We're super proud to announce the inaugural Jazz Revelations Awards - a digital end-of-year celebration of some of the finest jazz-based musicians, albums and EPs on the scene in 2020.
There are so many artists who have astounded us throughout the year, all deserving to be recognised for their achievements.
With five categories in total, we have spent hours listening to and musing over the incredible music which has been released throughout the year and shortlisted 8 nominees per category.
We will be revealing each set of nominees over the coming days - between the 12th and 16th of December - with the winners being announced on Friday the 18th of December 2020.
The categories for the Jazz Revelations Awards 2020 are as followed...
Jazz Revelations Awards 2020 categories
‘UK Artist of 2020’ will be awarded for an outstanding jazz-orientated UK figure or group whose impact across the year cannot be understated.
‘International Act of 2020’ will be awarded to a remarkable jazz-orientated figure or group, whose musical influence and contribution has transcended international borders.
‘Breakthrough Act of 2020’ will be awarded to a jazz-orientated figure or group whose sound has broken through the musical mould, making the industry sit up and take notice.
‘EP of 2020’ will be awarded to a jazz-orientated extended play release that captivated us and stood out amongst the fold in a highly packed 2020.
You can see the list of nominees for EP of 2020 here.
‘Album of 2020’ will be awarded for a full-length jazz-orientated release whose quality is supreme in a year flowing with the highest quality music.