First National Jazz Awards

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The First Annual "National" Jazz Awards was held in Toronto and the following winners were annouced. These Toronto based awards were determined by popular vote using online polling at the awards website. See www.nationaljazzawards.com for more details.

Bassist	Dave Young and Steve Wallace
Clarinet	Phil Nimmons
Drummer	Terry Clarke
Guitarist	Michael Occhipinti
Keyboardist	Dave Restivo
Percussion	Rick Lazar
Saxophonist	Mike Murley
Trombonist	Rob McConnell
Trumpet	Kevin Turcotte
Violin	Hugh Marsh
Vocalist	Carol Welsman
Other Instrument	Jane Bunnett

Acoustic Group	Barry Elmes Quintet
Electric Group	Metalwood
Big band	Nojo

Composer	Nick Ali
SOCAN composer	D.D. Jackson
Arranger	Rob McConnell

Record of the year	The Look of Love, Diana Krall
Musician of the year	Diana Krall
International musician	Diana Krall

Jazz Label	Justin Time Records
Producer	Jim West and Brigham Phillips

Best jazz festival	Montreal International Jazz Festival

Broadcaster	Ross Porter (CBC Radio 2 - After Hours)
Journalist	Mark Miller (The Globe and Mail and author)

Lifetime achievement award	Phil Sheridan, Oscar Peterson

More about: Oscar Peterson; Fidelio Audio; Justin Time Records