The nominees for the 40th anniversary of the JUNO Awards were announced this morning in Toronto and among them were many Toronto-based jazz artists.
Although the big draws will be the pop acts like Justin Bieber and Drake--who is hosting the awards show on March 27 and snagged six nominations--jazz and other less mainstream genres were well-represented.
VOCAL JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The Beat Goes On - Emilie-Claire Barlow
Last Call - Jeff Healey
Nina - Kellylee Evans
Tracing Light - Laila Biali
Nikki - Nikki Yanofsky
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Ricochet - Adrean Farrugia
Big Sky - Chet Doxas
Treelines - Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra
Next Exit - Kelly Jefferson Quartet
Jerusalem Trilogy - Matt Herskowitz
TRADITIONAL JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Re: Visions, Works for Jazz Orchestra - Earl MacDonald
Hieronymus - Félix Stüssi 5 & Ray Anderson
Our First Set - John MacLeod’s Rex Hotel Orchestra
Songbook Vol.2 - Kirk MacDonald Quartet
Drum Lore - Owen Howard
INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Spirit Dance - David Braid & Canadian Brass
Continent & Western - Fond of Tigers
Room of Wonders - Jayme Stone
Sundogs - The Creaking Tree String Quartet
Rising Sun - The Souljazz Orchestra
Check here for a full list of the nominations.
Anyone planning to come in from out of town for the awards show can take advantage of special advance ticket packages being offered by Tourism Toronto. www.SeeTorontoNow.com Otherwise, tickets go on sale February 5 through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.ca or by phone at 1-855-985-5000.
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