List of 2000s down beat poll winners
This is a list of Down Beat magazine's poll winners (readers and critics) for the 2000s .
2000
Critic Poll:
- Hall of Fame: Lester Bowie
- Jazz Musician of the Year: Dave Douglas
- Jazz Album of the Year: Dave Douglas Soul on Soul (MCA)
- Blues Album of the Year: Luther Allison Live in Chicago (Alligator)
- Beyond album of the year: Caetano Veloso : Livro (Nonesuch)
- Big Band: Mingus Big Band
- Acoustic band: Dave Holland Quintet
- Electric band: John Scofield
- Alto saxophone: Phil Woods
- Tenor saxophone: Joe Lovano
- Baritone saxophone: Nick Brignola
- Soprano Saxophone: Steve Lacy
- Trumpet: Dave Douglas
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Don Byron
- Flute: James Newton
- Drums: Elvin Jones
- Percussion: Trilok Gurtu
- Vibraphone: Bobby Hutcherson
- Bass (acoustic): Dave Holland
- Electric bass: Steve Swallow
- Violin: Regina Carter
- Guitar: John Scofield
- Piano: Keith Jarrett
- Organ: Jimmy Smith
- Electric Keyboard: Joe Zawinul
- Other instruments: Toots Thielemans , harmonica
- Arranger: Bill Holman
- Composer: Wynton Marsalis
- Label: Verve Records
- Male vocal artist: Kurt Elling
- Female vocal artist: Cassandra Wilson
- Blues artist: BB King
- Blues group: BB King
- Beyond artists: Cesária Évora , Lauryn Hill
- Beyond group: Caetano Veloso
- Producer: Michael Cuscuna
- Reissue of the Year: Duke Ellington The Duke Ellington Centennial Edition: Complete RCA Victor Recordings (RCA Victor)
Reader poll:
- Hall of Fame: Clark Terry
- Jazz musician of the year: Terence Blanchard
- Jazz Album of the Year: Terence Blanchard Wandering Moon (Sony Classical)
- Blues album of the year: BB King Let the good times roll (MCA)
- Jazz Box Set of the Year: Miles Davis & John Coltrane The Complete Columbia Recordings (Columbia / Legacy)
- Jazz Reissue of the Year: Miles Davis & John Coltrane The Complete Columbia Recordings (Columbia / Legacy)
- Big Band: Mingus Big Band
- Acoustic jazz group: Dave Holland Quintet
- Electric jazz group: John Scofield
- Alto saxophone: Phil Woods
- Tenor saxophone: Joe Lovano
- Baritone saxophone: Nick Brignola
- Soprano Saxophone: Steve Lacy
- Trumpet: Terence Blanchard
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Don Byron
- Flute: James Newton
- Drums: Elvin Jones
- Percussion: Tito Puente
- Vibraphone: Bobby Hutcherson
- Acoustic bass: Dave Holland
- Electric bass: Steve Swallow
- Guitar: John Scofield
- Piano: Brad Mehldau
- Electric keyboard: Joe Zawinul
- Organ: Jimmy Smith
- Other instruments: Toots Thielemans (harmonica)
- Composer: Wynton Marsalis
- Arranger: Tom Harrell
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Male vocal artist: Mark Murphy
- Female vocal artist: Diana Krall
- Vocal group: Four Freshmen
- Blues artist: BB King
- Blues group: BB King
- “Beyond” group: Santana
- “Beyond” artist: Carlos Santana
- Beyond album: Steely Dan Two Against Nature (Giant)
2001
Critic Poll:
- Hall of Fame: Milt Hinton
- Jazz Musician of the Year: Joe Lovano
- Jazz Album of the Year: Andrew Hill Dusk (Palmetto)
- Blues Album of the Year: BB King , Eric Clapton Riding with the King (Reprise)
- Beyond album of the year: Steely Dan : Two Against Nature (Giant)
- Big Band: Mingus Big Band
- Acoustic band: Dave Holland Quintet
- Electric band: Medeski, Martin & Wood
- Alto saxophone: Phil Woods
- Tenor saxophone: Sonny Rollins
- Baritone saxophone: James Carter
- Soprano Saxophone: Steve Lacy
- Trumpet: Dave Douglas
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Don Byron
- Flute: James Newton
- Drums: Roy Haynes
- Percussion: Trilok Gurtu
- Vibraphone: Bobby Hutcherson
- Bass (acoustic): Dave Holland
- Electric bass: Steve Swallow
- Violin: Regina Carter
- Guitar: John Scofield , Bill Frisell
- Piano: Keith Jarrett
- Organ: Jimmy Smith
- Electric Keyboard: Joe Zawinul
- Other instruments: Toots Thielemans , harmonica
- Arranger: Maria Schneider
- Composer: Dave Douglas
- Label: Verve Records
- Male vocal artist: Kurt Elling
- Female vocal artist: Cassandra Wilson
- Blues artist: BB King
- Blues group: BB King
- Beyond artist: Caetano Veloso
- Beyond group: Steely Dan
- Producer: Michael Cuscuna
- Reissue of the Year: Duke Ellington The Duke Ellington Centennial Edition: Complete RCA Victor Recordings (RCA Victor)
Reader poll:
- Hall of Fame: Joe Henderson
- Jazz Musician of the Year: Joe Lovano
- Jazz Album of the Year: Joe Lovano 52nd Street Themes (Blue Note)
- Blues Album of the Year: BB King , Eric Clapton Riding with the King (Reprise)
- Jazz Reissue / Box Set of the Year: Louis Armstrong The Complete Hot 5 and Hot 7 Recordings (Columbia)
- Big Band: Mingus Big Band
- Acoustic jazz group: Dave Holland Quintet
- Electric jazz group: Medeski, Martin & Wood
- Alto saxophone: Phil Woods
- Tenor saxophone: Joe Lovano
- Baritone saxophone: James Carter
- Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
- Trumpet: Dave Douglas
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Don Byron
- Flute: James Moody
- Drums: Roy Haynes
- Percussion: Airto Moreira
- Vibraphone: Gary Burton
- Acoustic bass: Dave Holland
- Electric bass: Steve Swallow
- Guitar: Jim Hall
- Piano: Keith Jarrett
- Electric keyboard: Joe Zawinul
- Organ: Jimmy Smith
- Other instruments: Toots Thielemans (harmonica)
- Composer: Tom Harrell
- Arranger: Maria Schneider
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Male vocal artist: Mark Murphy
- Female vocal artist: Diana Krall
- Vocal group: Four Freshmen
- Blues artist: BB King
- Blues group: BB King
- “Beyond” group: Steely Dan
- “Beyond” artist: Sting
- Beyond album: Steely Dan Two Against Nature (Giant)
2002
Critic Poll:
- Hall of Fame: John Lewis
- Jazz Artist of the Year: Dave Holland
- Big Band: Mingus Big Band
- Jazz group, acoustic: Dave Holland Quintet
- Jazz group, electric: Medeski, Martin & Wood
- Alto saxophone: Lee Konitz
- Tenor saxophone: Sonny Rollins
- Baritone saxophone: James Carter
- Soprano Saxophone: Steve Lacy
- Trumpet: Dave Douglas
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Don Byron
- Flute: James Newton
- Guitar: Jim Hall
- Violin: Regina Carter
- Bass, acoustic: Dave Holland
- Bass, electric: Steve Swallow
- Drums: Roy Haynes
- Percussion: Trilok Gurtu
- Vibraphone: Bobby Hutcherson
- Piano: Keith Jarrett
- Organ: Joey DeFrancesco
- Electric Keyboard: Joe Zawinul
- Other instruments: Toots Thielemans (harmonica)
- Arranger: Maria Schneider
- Composer: Dave Douglas
- Male vocal artist: Kurt Elling
- Female vocal artist: Cassandra Wilson
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Producer: Michael Cuscuna
- Blues artist: BB King
- Blues group: BB King
- Beyond artist: Cesária Évora
- Beyond group: Sex Mob
- Blues Album of the Year: Buddy Guy Sweet Tea (Silvertone)
- Beyond album of the year: Björk Vespertine (Elektra)
- Jazz Album of the Year: Dave Holland Not for Nothin (ECM)
- Reissue of the year: Billie Holiday Lady Day. The Complete Billie Holiday on Columbia (Columbia / Legacy)
Reader poll:
- Hall of Fame: Antônio Carlos Jobim
- Jazz musician of the year: Dave Holland
- Jazz album of the year: Dave Holland Quintet Not for nothin (ECM)
- Jazz Reissue / Box Set of the Year: Miles Davis The Complete In A Silent Way Sessions (Columbia / Legacy)
- Big Band: Mingus Big Band
- Acoustic jazz group: Dave Holland Quintet
- Electric jazz group: Pat Metheny Group
- Alto saxophone: Phil Woods
- Tenor saxophone: Sonny Rollins
- Baritone saxophone: James Carter
- Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
- Trumpet: Dave Douglas
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Don Byron
- Flute: James Newton
- Drums: Roy Haynes
- Percussion: Airto Moreira
- Vibraphone: Gary Burton
- Acoustic bass: Dave Holland
- Electric bass: Steve Swallow
- Guitar: Jim Hall
- Piano: Brad Mehldau
- Electric keyboard: Joe Zawinul
- Organ: Jimmy Smith
- Other instruments: Toots Thielemans (harmonica)
- Composer: Dave Douglas
- Arranger: Maria Schneider
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Male vocal artist: Mark Murphy
- Female vocal artist: Cassandra Wilson
- Vocal group: Take 6
- Blues artist: BB King
- Blues group: BB King
- “Beyond” group: Santana
- “Beyond” artist: Sting
2003
Critic Poll:
- Hall of Fame: Wayne Shorter
- Jazz Musician of the Year: Wayne Shorter
- Jazz Album of the Year: Wayne Shorter Quartet Footprints Live! (Verve)
- Blues album of the year: Solomon Burke Don't give up on me (Fat Possum)
- Beyond album of the year: Ry Cooder , Manuel Galbán : Mambo Sinuendo (Nonesuch)
- Big Band: Dave Holland Big Band
- Acoustic band: The Bad Plus
- Electric band: Medeski, Martin & Wood
- Alto saxophone: Lee Konitz
- Tenor saxophone: Joe Lovano
- Baritone saxophone: James Carter
- Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
- Trumpet: Dave Douglas
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Don Byron
- Flute: James Newton
- Drums: Roy Haynes
- Percussion: Ray Barretto
- Vibraphone: Bobby Hutcherson
- Bass (acoustic): Dave Holland
- Electric bass: Steve Swallow
- Violin: Regina Carter
- Guitar: John Scofield
- Piano: Keith Jarrett
- Organ: Joey DeFrancesco
- Electric Keyboard: Joe Zawinul
- Other instruments: Toots Thielemans , harmonica
- Arranger: Maria Schneider
- Composer: Wayne Shorter
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Male vocal artist: Kurt Elling
- Female vocal artist: Cassandra Wilson
- Blues artist / group: Buddy Guy
- Beyond artist / group: The Roots
- Producer: Michael Cuscuna
- Reissue of the year: John Coltrane A Love Supreme, Deluxe Edition (Impulse!)
Reader poll:
- Hall of Fame: Ray Brown
- Jazz Musician of the Year: Wayne Shorter
- Jazz Album of the Year: Wayne Shorter Quartet Footprints Live! (Verve)
- Blues Album of the Year: Etta James Burning Down the House (Private Music)
- Jazz Reissue / Box Set of the Year: John Coltrane A Love Supreme (Deluxe Edition) (Impulse!)
- Big Band: Clayton - Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
- Acoustic jazz group: Dave Holland Quintet
- Electric jazz group: John Scofield Band
- Alto saxophone: Phil Woods
- Tenor saxophone: Sonny Rollins
- Baritone saxophone: James Carter
- Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
- Trumpet: Dave Douglas
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Don Byron
- Flute: James Newton
- Drums: Roy Haynes
- Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
- Vibraphone: Bobby Hutcherson
- Acoustic bass: Dave Holland
- Electric bass: Steve Swallow
- Guitar: Pat Metheny
- Piano: Keith Jarrett
- Electric keyboard: Joe Zawinul
- Organ: Jimmy Smith
- Other instruments: Toots Thielemans (harmonica)
- Composer: Wayne Shorter
- Arranger: Bill Holman
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Male vocal artist: Mark Murphy
- Female vocal artist: Diana Krall
- Vocal group: Take 6
- Blues artist / group: BB King
- Beyond - Artist / Group: Norah Jones
- "Beyond" album: Norah Jones Come away with me (Blue Note)
2004
Critic Poll:
- Hall of Fame: Roy Haynes
- Jazz musician of the year: Dave Holland
- Jazz Album of the Year: Dave Holland Quintet Extended Play: Live at Birdland (ECM)
- Blues Album of the Year: Otis Taylor Truth is not fiction (Telarc)
- Acoustic band: Dave Holland Quintet
- Electric band: Zawinul Syndicate
- Alto saxophone: Lee Konitz
- Tenor saxophone: Joe Lovano
- Baritone saxophone: James Carter
- Soprano Saxophone: Steve Lacy
- Trumpet: Dave Douglas
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Don Byron
- Flute: James Newton
- Drums: Roy Haynes
- Percussion: Ray Barretto , Poncho Sanchez
- Vibraphone: Bobby Hutcherson
- Bass (acoustic): Dave Holland
- Electric bass: Steve Swallow
- Violin: Regina Carter
- Guitar: Bill Frisell
- Piano: Keith Jarrett
- Organ: Joey DeFrancesco
- Electric Keyboard: Joe Zawinul
- Other instruments: Toots Thielemans , harmonica
- Arranger: Maria Schneider
- Composer: Dave Douglas
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Male vocal artist: Kurt Elling
- Female vocal artist: Cassandra Wilson
- Blues artist / group: Buddy Guy
- Beyond - Artist / Group: Norah Jones
- Producer: Michael Cuscuna
- Reissue of the Year: Miles Davis The Complete Jack Johnson Sessions (Columbia / Legacy)
Critic Poll: Rising Stars
- Jazz Musician of the Year: Jason Moran
- Big Band: Either / Orchestra
- Electric Group: Charlie Hunter Trio
- Acoustic Group: The Bad Plus
- Soprano Saxophone: Steve Wilson
- Alto saxophone: Miguel Zenón
- Tenor saxophone: Chris Potter
- Baritone saxophone: Claire Daly
- Trumpet: Jeremy Pelt
- Trumpet: Josh Roseman
- Clarinet: Chris Speed
- Flute: Jane Bunnett
- Drums: Matt Wilson
- Percussion: Susie Ibarra
- Vibraphone: Stefon Harris
- Violin: Jenny Scheinman
- Acoustic Bass: Scott Colley
- Electric Bass: Matthew Garrison
- Guitar: Russell Malone
- Piano: Jason Moran
- Organ: Sam Yahel
- Keyboard: Uri Caine
- Various instruments: Erik Friedlander (cello)
- Male vocal artist: Peter Cincotti
- Female vocal artist: Luciana Souza
- Composer: Jason Moran
- Arranger: Steven Bernstein
- Producer: Matt Balitsaris
- Blues musician / group: Derek Trucks
Reader poll:
- Hall of Fame: McCoy Tyner
- Jazz musician of the year: Dave Holland
- Jazz Album of the Year: Dave Holland Quintet Extended Play: Live at Birdland (ECM)
- Blues Album of the Year: Eric Clapton Me and Mr. Johnson (Reprise)
- Jazz Reissue / Box Set of the Year: Miles Davis The Complete Jack Johnson Sessions (Columbia Legacy)
- Big Band: Dave Holland Big Band
- Acoustic jazz group: Dave Holland Quintet
- Electric jazz group: John Scofield Band
- Alto saxophone: Phil Woods
- Tenor saxophone: Joe Lovano
- Baritone saxophone: James Carter
- Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
- Trumpet: Dave Douglas
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Don Byron
- Flute: James Moody
- Drums: Roy Haynes
- Percussion: Airto Moreira
- Vibraphone: Bobby Hutcherson
- Acoustic bass: Dave Holland
- Electric bass: Steve Swallow
- Guitar: Pat Martino
- Piano: Brad Mehldau
- Electric keyboard: Joe Zawinul
- Organ: Jimmy Smith
- Other instruments: Toots Thielemans (harmonica)
- Composer: Wayne Shorter
- Arranger: Maria Schneider
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Male vocal artist: Kurt Elling
- Female vocal artist: Diana Krall
- Vocal group: Take 6
- Blues artist / group: BB King
- Beyond - Artist / Group: Norah Jones
- "Beyond" album: Norah Jones Feels Like Home (Blue Note)
2005
Critic Poll:
- Hall of Fame: Steve Lacy
- Jazz musician of the year: Dave Holland
- Jazz album of the year: Maria Schneider Orchestra Concert in the Garden ( ArtistShare )
- Blues Album of the Year: Otis Taylor Double V (Telarc)
- Beyond album: Brian Wilson SMiLE (Nonesuch)
- Big Band: Dave Holland
- Acoustic band: Keith Jarrett Standards Trio
- Electrical band: Pat Metheny Group
- Alto saxophone: Lee Konitz
- Tenor saxophone: Joe Lovano
- Baritone saxophone: James Carter
- Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
- Trumpet: Dave Douglas
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Don Byron
- Flute: Frank Wess
- Drums: Roy Haynes
- Percussion: Ray Barretto
- Vibraphone: Bobby Hutcherson
- Bass (acoustic): Dave Holland
- Electric bass: Steve Swallow
- Violin: Regina Carter
- Guitar: Bill Frisell
- Piano: Keith Jarrett
- Organ: Joey DeFrancesco
- Electric Keyboard: Joe Zawinul
- Other instruments: Toots Thielemans , harmonica
- Arranger: Maria Schneider
- Composer: Maria Schneider
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Male vocal artist: Kurt Elling
- Female vocal artist: Cassandra Wilson
- Blues artist / group: BB King
- Beyond - Artist / Group: Norah Jones
- Producer: Michael Cuscuna
- Reissue of the year: Miles Davis Seven Steps: The Complete Columbia Recordings of Miles Davis 1963-64 (Columbia / Legacy)
Critic Poll: Rising Stars
- Jazz Musician of the Year: Jason Moran
- Big Band: Either / Orchestra
- Electric Group: Charlie Hunter Trio
- Acoustic Group: Jason Moran Band Wagon
- Soprano saxophone: Ravi Coltrane
- Alto saxophone: Miguel Zenón
- Tenor saxophone: Chris Potter
- Baritone saxophone: Claire Daly
- Trumpet: Jeremy Pelt
- Trumpet: Josh Roseman
- Clarinet: Chris Speed
- Flute: Nicole Mitchell
- Drums: Matt Wilson
- Percussion: Hamid Drake
- Vibraphone: Joe Locke
- Violin: Jenny Scheinman
- Acoustic Bass: Ben Allison
- Electric Bass: Matthew Garrison
- Guitar: Kurt Rosenwinkel
- Piano: Jason Moran
- Organ: Sam Yahel
- Keyboard: Uri Caine
- Male vocal artist: Jamie Cullum
- Female vocal artist: Luciana Souza
- Composer: Jason Moran
- Arranger: Steven Bernstein
- Producer: Branford Marsalis
- Blues musician / group: Shemekia Copeland
Reader poll:
- Hall of Fame: Herbie Hancock
- Jazz musician of the year: Dave Holland
- Jazz album of the year: Maria Schneider Orchestra Concert in the Garden (ArtistShare)
- Blues album of the year: James Blood Ulmer Birthright (Hyena)
- Jazz Reissue / Box Set of the Year: Miles Davis Seven Steps. The Complete Columbia Recordings of Miles Davis 63-64 (Columbia Legacy)
- Big Band: Dave Holland Big Band
- Jazz Combo: Keith Jarrett Standards Trio
- Alto saxophone: Phil Woods
- Tenor saxophone: Joe Lovano
- Baritone saxophone: James Carter
- Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
- Trumpet: Dave Douglas
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Don Byron
- Flute: James Moody
- Drums: Jack DeJohnette
- Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
- Vibraphone: Bobby Hutcherson
- Acoustic bass: Dave Holland
- Electric bass: Dave Holland
- Guitar: Bill Frisell
- Piano: Keith Jarrett
- Electric keyboard / synthesizer: Joe Zawinul
- Organ: Joey DeFrancesco
- Other instruments: Toots Thielemans (harmonica)
- Composer: Maria Schneider
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Male vocal artist: Kurt Elling
- Female vocal artist: Cassandra Wilson
- Blues artist / group: BB King
2006
Critic Poll:
- Hall of Fame: Jackie McLean
- Jazz musician of the year: Sonny Rollins
- Jazz Album of the Year: Andrew Hill Time Lines (Blue Note)
- Beyond album: Ry Cooder Chavez Ravine (Nonesuch)
- Big Band: Maria Schneider Orchestra
- Acoustic band: Wayne Shorter Quartet
- Alto saxophone: Phil Woods
- Tenor saxophone: Sonny Rollins
- Baritone saxophone: James Carter
- Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
- Trumpet: Dave Douglas
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Don Byron
- Flute: James Moody
- Drums: Jack DeJohnette
- Percussion: Ray Barretto
- Vibraphone: Bobby Hutcherson
- Bass (acoustic): Dave Holland
- Electric bass: Dave Holland
- Violin: Regina Carter
- Guitar: Bill Frisell
- Piano: Keith Jarrett
- Organ: Joey DeFrancesco
- Electric Keyboard: Joe Zawinul
- Other instruments: Toots Thielemans , harmonica
- Arranger: Maria Schneider
- Composer: Maria Schneider
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Male vocal artist: Kurt Elling
- Female vocal artist: Cassandra Wilson
- Blues artist / group: BB King
- Beyond artist / group: Elvis Costello
- Producer: Michael Cuscuna
- Reissue of the Year: Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane At Carnegie Hall (Blue Note)
Critic Poll: Rising Stars
- Jazz musician of the year: Vijay Iyer
- Big Band: Either / Orchestra
- Jazz group: SF Jazz Collective
- Soprano saxophone: Ravi Coltrane
- Alto saxophone: Miguel Zenón
- Tenor saxophone: Chris Potter
- Baritone saxophone: Claire Daly
- Trumpet: Jeremy Pelt
- Trumpet: Gianluca Petrella
- Clarinet: Chris Speed
- Flute: Nicole Mitchell
- Drums: Matt Wilson
- Percussion: Hamid Drake
- Vibraphone: Stefon Harris
- Violin: Jenny Scheinman
- Bass: Ben Allison
- Guitar: Kurt Rosenwinkel
- Piano: Jason Moran
- Organ: Sam Yahel
- Keyboard: Uri Caine
- Other instruments: Grégoire Maret (harmonica)
- Male vocal artist: Jamie Cullum
- Female vocal artist: Luciana Souza
- Composer: Vijay Iyer
- Arranger: Steven Bernstein
- Producer: Branford Marsalis
- Blues musician / group: Derek Trucks
Reader poll:
- Hall of Fame: Jimmy Smith
- Jazz musician of the year: Sonny Rollins
- Jazz Album of the Year: Sonny Rollins Without a Song: The 9/11 Concert (Milestone)
- Blues Album of the Year: Buddy Guy Bring 'em in (Jive)
- Historic Album of the Year: Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane At Carnegie Hall (Blue Note)
- Big Band: Dave Holland Big Band
- Jazz Combo: Dave Holland Quintet
- Alto saxophone: Phil Woods
- Tenor saxophone: Sonny Rollins
- Baritone saxophone: James Carter
- Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
- Trumpet: Dave Douglas
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Don Byron
- Flute: James Moody
- Drums: Jack DeJohnette
- Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
- Vibraphone: Gary Burton
- Acoustic bass: Dave Holland
- Electric bass: Dave Holland
- Guitar: Bill Frisell
- Piano: Keith Jarrett
- Electric keyboard / synthesizer: Joe Zawinul
- Organ: Joey DeFrancesco
- Other instruments: Toots Thielemans (harmonica)
- Composer: Maria Schneider
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Male vocal artist: Kurt Elling
- Female vocal artist: Cassandra Wilson
- Blues artist / group: BB King
2007
Critic Poll:
- Hall of Fame: Andrew Hill
- Jazz musician of the year: Ornette Coleman
- Jazz Album of the Year: Ornette Coleman Sound Grammar (Sound Grammar)
- Blues Album of the Year: Otis Taylor Definition of a Circle (Telarc)
- Beyond album: Toumani Diabaté ’s Symmetric Orchestra Boulevard de l'Independance (World Circuit / Nonesuch)
- Big Band: Maria Schneider Orchestra
- Acoustic band: Dave Holland Quartet
- Alto saxophone: Ornette Coleman
- Tenor saxophone: Sonny Rollins
- Baritone saxophone: Gary Smulyan
- Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
- Trumpet: Dave Douglas
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Don Byron
- Flute: James Moody
- Drums: Roy Haynes
- Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
- Vibraphone: Bobby Hutcherson
- Bass (acoustic and electric): Dave Holland
- Violin: Regina Carter
- Guitar: Bill Frisell
- Piano: Keith Jarrett
- Organ: Joey DeFrancesco
- Electric Keyboard: Joe Zawinul
- Other instruments: Toots Thielemans , harmonica
- Arranger: Maria Schneider
- Composer: Maria Schneider
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Male vocal artist: Kurt Elling
- Female vocal artist: Dianne Reeves
- Blues artist / group: BB King
- Beyond artist / group: Toumani Diabaté
- Producer: Michael Cuscuna
- Reissue of the Year: Miles Davis The Legendary Prestige Sessions (Concord)
Critic Poll: Rising Stars
- Jazz musician of the year: Vijay Iyer
- Big Band: John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble
- Jazz group: Jason Moran 's Band Wagon, Matt Wilson 's Arts & Crafts (tie)
- Soprano Saxophone: Steve Wilson
- Alto saxophone: David Binney
- Tenor saxophone: Chris Potter
- Baritone saxophone: Claire Daly
- Trumpet: Jeremy Pelt
- Trumpet: Gianluca Petrella
- Clarinet: Anat Cohen
- Flute: Nicole Mitchell
- Drums: Matt Wilson
- Percussion: Susie Ibarra
- Vibraphone: Stefon Harris
- Violin: Jenny Scheinman
- Bass: Ben Allison
- Guitar: Lionel Loueke
- Piano: Robert Glasper
- Organ: Sam Yahel
- Keyboard: Craig Taborn
- Other instruments: Dino Saluzzi (bandoneon)
- Male vocal artist: Jamie Cullum
- Female vocal artist: Roberta Gambarini
- Composer: Vijay Iyer
- Arranger: John Hollenbeck
- Producer: Branford Marsalis
- Blues musician / group: Derek Trucks Band
Reader poll:
- Hall of Fame: Michael Brecker
- Jazz musician of the year: Sonny Rollins
- Jazz album of the year: Pat Metheny , Brad Mehldau Metheny, Mehldau (Nonesuch)
- Blues Album of the Year: Buddy Guy Can't Quit the Blues (Sony)
- Historic Album of the Year: Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings (Riverside)
- Big Band: Count Basie
- Jazz Combo: Dave Holland Quintet
- Alto saxophone: Phil Woods
- Tenor saxophone: Sonny Rollins
- Baritone saxophone: James Carter
- Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
- Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis
- Trumpet: Bob Brookmeyer
- Clarinet: Paquito D'Rivera
- Flute: Hubert Laws
- Drums: Jack DeJohnette
- Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
- Vibraphone: Gary Burton
- Acoustic bass: Ron Carter
- Electric bass: Ron Carter
- Guitar: Pat Metheny
- Piano: Brad Mehldau
- Electric keyboard / synthesizer: Herbie Hancock
- Organ: Joey DeFrancesco
- Other instruments: Toots Thielemans (harmonica)
- Composer: Wayne Shorter
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Male vocal artist: Tony Bennett
- Female vocal artist: Diana Krall
- Blues artist / group: BB King
2008
Critic Poll:
- Hall of Fame: Joe Zawinul
- Jazz Musician of the Year: Herbie Hancock
- Jazz album of the year: Maria Schneider Sky Blue (ArtistShare)
- Blues Album of the Year: Otis Taylor Recapturing The Banjo (Telarc)
- Beyond album: Radiohead In Rainbows (ATO)
- Big Band: Maria Schneider Orchestra
- Jazz group: Keith Jarrett Trio
- Alto saxophone: Ornette Coleman
- Tenor saxophone: Sonny Rollins
- Baritone saxophone: Gary Smulyan
- Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
- Trumpet: Dave Douglas
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Don Byron
- Flute: James Moody
- Drums: Roy Haynes
- Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
- Vibraphone: Bobby Hutcherson
- Bass (acoustic): Christian McBride
- Bass (electric): Steve Swallow
- Violin: Regina Carter
- Guitar: Pat Metheny
- Piano: Keith Jarrett
- Organ: Joey DeFrancesco
- Electric Keyboard: Herbie Hancock
- Arranger: Maria Schneider
- Composer: Maria Schneider
- Label: Edition of Contemporary Music
- Male vocal artist: Kurt Elling
- Female vocal artist: Cassandra Wilson
- Blues artist / group: BB King
- Beyond artist / group: Radiohead
- Producer: Manfred Eicher
- Historic album: Charles Mingus Cornell 1964 (Blue Note)
- Veterans Committee Hall of Fame: Jimmy Blanton , Harry Carney , Erroll Garner , Jo Jones , Jimmie Lunceford
Critic Poll: Rising Stars:
- Jazz Musician of the Year: Jason Moran
- Big Band: Exploding Star Orchestra, Jason Lindner Big Band (same number of voices)
- Jazz group: The Claudia Quintet
- Soprano saxophone: Marcus Strickland
- Alto saxophone: Miguel Zenón
- Tenor saxophone: Donny McCaslin
- Baritone saxophone: Scott Robinson
- Trumpet: Jeremy Pelt
- Trumpet: Josh Roseman
- Clarinet: Anat Cohen
- Flute: Nicole Mitchell
- Drums: Eric Harland
- Percussion: Susie Ibarra
- Vibraphone: Stefon Harris
- Violin: Jenny Scheinman
- Bass (acoustic): Esperanza Spalding
- Bass (electric): Hadrien Féraud
- Guitar: Lionel Loueke
- Piano: Robert Glasper
- Organ: Sam Yahel , Gary Versace (tie)
- Keyboard: Craig Taborn
- Other instruments: Grégoire Maret (harmonica)
- Male vocal artist: Giacomo Gates
- Female vocal artist: Roberta Gambarini
- Composer: John Hollenbeck
- Arranger: John Hollenbeck
- Producer: Branford Marsalis
- Blues musician / group: Derek Trucks
Reader poll:
- Hall of Fame: Keith Jarrett
- Jazz musician of the year: Sonny Rollins
- Jazz album of the year: Michael Brecker Pilgrimage (Heads Up)
- Blues album of the year: James Blood Ulmer Bad Blood in the City. The Piety Street Sessions (Hyena)
- Historic Album of the Year: Miles Davis The Complete On the Corner Sessions
- Big Band: Maria Schneider Orchestra
- Jazz Group: Pat Metheny Trio
- Alto saxophone: Phil Woods
- Tenor saxophone: Sonny Rollins
- Baritone saxophone: James Carter
- Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
- Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Paquito D'Rivera
- Flute: James Moody
- Drums: Jack DeJohnette
- Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
- Vibraphone: Bobby Hutcherson
- Acoustic bass: Christian McBride
- Electric bass: Steve Swallow
- Guitar: Pat Metheny
- Piano: Herbie Hancock
- Electric keyboard / synthesizer: Chick Corea
- Organ: Joey DeFrancesco
- Other instruments: Toots Thielemans (harmonica)
- Composer: Maria Schneider
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Male vocal artist: Kurt Elling
- Female vocal artist: Diana Krall
- Blues artist / group: BB King
2009
Critic Poll:
- Hall of Fame: Hank Jones
- Jazz musician of the year: Sonny Rollins
- Jazz Album of the Year: Sonny Rollins Road Shows Vol. 1 (Doxy / Emarcy)
- Blues Album of the Year: BB King One Kind Favor (Geffen)
- Big Band: Maria Schneider Orchestra
- Jazz group: Keith Jarrett Standard Trio
- Alto saxophone: Lee Konitz
- Tenor saxophone: Joe Lovano
- Baritone saxophone: Gary Smulyan
- Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
- Trumpet: Dave Douglas
- Trumpet: Steve Turre
- Clarinet: Don Byron
- Flute: James Moody
- Drums: Roy Haynes
- Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
- Vibraphone: Gary Burton
- Bass (acoustic): Christian McBride
- Bass (electric): Steve Swallow
- Violin: Regina Carter
- Guitar: Bill Frisell
- Piano: Keith Jarrett
- Organ: Dr. Lonnie Smith
- Electric Keyboard: Chick Corea
- Male vocal artist: Kurt Elling
- Female vocal artist: Cassandra Wilson
- Blues artist / group: BB King
- Historic album: Anthony Braxton The Complete Arista Recordings (Mosaic)
- Veterans Committee Hall of Fame: Oscar Pettiford , Tadd Dameron
Critic Poll, Rising Stars:
- Jazz musician of the year: Rudresh Mahanthappa
- Big Band: Jason Lindner Big Band
- Jazz group: Mostly Other People Do the Killing
- Soprano saxophone: Marcus Strickland
- Alto saxophone: Rudresh Mahanthappa
- Tenor saxophone: Donny McCaslin
- Baritone saxophone: Claire Daly
- Trumpet: Christian Scott
- Trumpet: Josh Roseman
- Clarinet: Anat Cohen
- Nicole Mitchell flute
- Drums: Eric Harland
- Percussion: Susie Ibarra
- Vibraphone: Joe Locke
- Violin: Jenny Scheinman
- Bass (acoustic): Esperanza Spalding
- Bass (electric): Stomu Takeishi
- Guitar: Lionel Loueke
- Piano: Vijay Iyer
- Organ: Gary Versace
- Keyboard: Craig Taborn
- Other instruments: Edmar Castañeda (harp)
- Male vocal artist: Giacomo Gates
- Female vocal artist: Dee Alexander
- Composer: John Hollenbeck
- Arranger: John Hollenbeck
- Producer: Branford Marsalis
- Blues musician / group: Shemekia Copeland
Reader poll:
- Hall of Fame: Freddie Hubbard
- Jazz musician of the year: Sonny Rollins
- Jazz Album of the Year: Sonny Rollins Road Shows , Vol. 1 (Doxy / Emarcy)
- Blues Album of the Year: BB King One Kind Favor (Geffen)
- Historic Album of the Year: Miles Davis Kind of Blue, 50th anniversary edition (Columbia / Legacy)
- Big Band: Maria Schneider Orchestra
- Jazz Group: Pat Metheny Trio
- Alto saxophone: Kenny Garrett
- Tenor saxophone: Sonny Rollins
- Baritone saxophone: James Carter
- Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
- Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis
- Trumpet: Robin Eubanks
- Clarinet: Paquito D'Rivera
- Flute: Hubert Laws
- Drums: Jack DeJohnette
- Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
- Vibraphone: Gary Burton
- Acoustic bass: Christian McBride
- Electric bass: Stanley Clarke
- Guitar: Pat Metheny
- Piano: Herbie Hancock
- Electric keyboard / synthesizer: Chick Corea
- Organ: Joey DeFrancesco
- Other instruments: Béla Fleck (banjo)
- Composer: Wayne Shorter
- Label: Verve Records
- Male vocal artist: Kurt Elling
- Female vocal artist: Diana Krall
- Blues artist / group: BB King
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Tom Hull
- ↑ Allaboutjazz ( Memento of the original from October 18, 2005 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Tom Hull
- ↑ Tom Hull
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