The Parliamentary Jazz Awards have announced their nominees for 2022. Organised by the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Group with the support of PizzaExpress Live, the Awards celebrate the vibrancy, diversity, talent and breadth of the jazz scene in the United Kingdom. Following an online public vote, the shortlist was decided upon by a selection panel of knowledgeable jazz enthusiasts from a broad range of backgrounds. The winners will be chosen by judging members of the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Group, and announced on Tuesday 5 July.
The award categories reflect the ever-increasing scope of talent from within the UK’s jazz scene. Previous winners include Nubya Garcia, Ezra Collective and Norma Winstone.
John Spellar MP, All Party Parliamentary Jazz Group co-chair, said: ‘These awards are a great opportunity to celebrate the talents and energies of the great musicians, educators, promoters, record labels, jazz organisations, blogs, jazz magazines and journalists who helped kept jazz flourishing. These shortlists demonstrate the wealth of talent and commitment that exists in the British jazz scene. Now in its 17th year, the Parliamentary Jazz Awards honour the best of British jazz. MPs and Peers in the All Party Group are grateful to PizzaExpress Live for supporting the event.’
The Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2022 nominations are:
Jazz Vocalist of the Year
Claire Martin
Emma Smith
Brigitte Beraha
Jo Harrop
Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year
Tony Kofi
Xhosa Cole
Fergus McCreadie
Jazz Album of the Year
Matt Ridley - The Antidote
Daniel Casimir - Boxed In
Jo Harrop - The Heart Wants
Jazz Ensemble of the Year
Kansas Smitty’s House Band
Black Top
Nikki Iles Jazz Orchestra
Jazz Newcomer of the Year
Deschanel Gordon
Alex Clarke
Emma Rawicz
Chelsea Carmichael
Jazz Venue of the Year
Toulouse Lautrec
The Globe, Newcastle upon Tyne
The Verdict, Brighton
Jazz Media Award
The Jazz Podcast
London Jazz News
Jane Cornwell
Jazz Education Award
Jazz Camp For Young Girls - Helena Summerfield
Nikki Yeoh
Pete Churchill
Services to Jazz Award
Mike Westbrook
Help Musicians
Dave Green
Nigel Price
