Django d'Or (Denmark)
The Django d'Or European Jazz Prize was awarded in Denmark from 2001 to 2007 . Similar prices are also available in Belgium (since 1995) , Sweden (since 1998) , Italy (since 1999) , and France (since 1992) . It was awarded annually for Contemporary Star of Jazz, Master of Jazz, Legend of Jazz, Bandleader of Excellence. There was also an honorary Django.
Award winners
2007:
- Contemporary Star of Jazz: Benjamin Koppel
- Master of Jazz: Mads Vinding
- Bandleader of Excellence: Ole Kock Hansen
- Django d'Or of Honor: Niels Foss
2006:
- Contemporary Star of Jazz: Kresten Osgood
- Master of Jazz: Carsten Dahl
- Bandleader of Excellence: Per Goldschmidt
- Legend of Jazz: Marilyn Mazur
- Django d'Or of Honor: Max Leth
2005:
- Contemporary Star of Jazz: Kasper Villaume
- Master of Jazz: Bo Stief
- Bandleader of Excellence: Ib Glindemann
- Django d'Or of Honor: Ray Pitts
2004:
- Contemporary Star of Jazz: Jesper Bodilsen
- Master of Jazz: John Tchicai
- Bandleader of Excellence: Erling Kroner
- Legend of Jazz: Bernhard Christensen
2003:
- Contemporary Star of Jazz: Kasper Tranberg
- Master of Jazz: Finn Ziegler
- Bandleader of Excellence: Niels Jorgen Steen
- Legend of Jazz: Palle Mikkelborg
2002:
- Contemporary Star of Jazz: Jesper Riis
- Master of Jazz: Jesper Thilo
- Bandleader of Excellence: Pierre Dørge
- Legend of Jazz: Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen
2001:
- Contemporary Star of Jazz: Jacob Fischer
- Master of Jazz: Alex Riel
- Legend of Jazz: Svend Asmussen