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BMI Composers Make Up Majority of DownBeat Critics Poll Winners

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BMI’s family of jazz songwriters and composers garnered the majority of 59th Annual DownBeat Critics Poll nods, revealed in the magazine’s August issue. The honorees underscore the muscle of BMI’s jazz repertoire, which is the home of the genre’s legends and contemporary torchbearers. Critics opted to induct BMI songwriters Abbey Lincoln and Paul Chambers into the DownBeat Hall of Fame. Lincoln, who died almost one year…


From News, posted 7.14.11

Roy Haynes Kicks Off 2010 Jazz at Lincoln Center Season

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Aficionados of America’s original art form, rejoice: The 2010 season of Jazz at Lincoln Center commences Saturday, September 25 with Opening Night at Jazz at Lincoln Center: An Evening with Roy Haynes, in the iconic venue’s Rose Theater at 8 p.m. One of jazz’s indisputable masters, Roy Haynes began with an apprenticeship with Charlie Parker and Sarah Vaughan and matured into the rhythmic pulse…


From News, posted 8.23.10

Joe Lovano Leads BMI Charge at JJA Jazz Awards

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BMI jazz greats took home trophy after trophy during the annual Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Awards, held Monday, June 14 in New York City. Legendary saxophonist and composer Joe Lovano enjoyed a trio of wins, scoring Record of the Year for his album Folk Art, Tenor Saxophonist of the Year, and Small Ensemble Group of the Year with his group Joe Lovano Us Five. 2010 Grammy winner…


From News, posted 6.17.10

BMI Celebrates Jazz Visionary

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Jazz visionary and multi-talented BMI songwriter, bassist, composer and bandleader Avishai Cohen brought the Avishai Cohen Trio to London’s world renowned Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club on April 29. The performance was in celebration of their latest release, Gently Disturbed, on Cohen’s own Razdaz Recordz. Cohen was declared one of the 100 Most Influential Bass Players of the 20th Century by Bass Player magazine. Cohen is not only…


From News, posted 5.04.08

BMI Jazz Giants Score in Down Beat 2007 Critics Poll

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BMI composers dominated the 2007 Down Beat Critics Poll, winning 69% of the awards. Celebrated bassist and bandleader Dave Holland was a multiple winner, taking home honors both for Bassist of the Year and Band of the Year for his quintet. The late pianist Andrew Hill was inducted into the Jazz Hall of Fame, and Miles Davis’s Legendary Prestige Sessions won…


From News, posted 7.27.07

BMI Jazz Composers Sweep 2007 Jazz Journalists Association Awards

BMI jazz composers took home the lion’s share of the awards at the 11th annual Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Awards, held June 28 at the Jazz Standard Club in New York City. The event’s top honoree was pianist Andrew Hill, who passed away on April 20 of this year. He received the Lifetime Achievement in Jazz, Composer of the Year and Pianist of the Year, with his widow, Joanne…


From News, posted 7.02.07

BMI Jazz Greats Sweep ‘Downbeat’ Critics Poll

Once again, BMI members swept the jazz world's annual "best of" list presented by Downbeat magazine, the voice of jazz since 1934. BMI's dedication to the advancement of original forms of American music exists as a cornerstone of the organization's very conception, and remains a priority today. …


From News, posted 7.17.06

Asuka Kakitani Wins BMI Foundation’s Charlie Parker Jazz Prize

Jazz composer Asuka Kakitani has been named the winner of the BMI Foundation's 7th Annual Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize for her piece, "Dance 1." Presented on July 6 during the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop's annual showcase concert at New York's Merkin Hall, the prize includes the Manny Albam Commission, a $3,000 award given to the…


From News, posted 7.06.06

BMI Writers Take Home Majority of This Year’s Grammys

Some of BMI's biggest songwriters and artists were among the top winners at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, held February 8 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Mariah Carey Alison Krauss Adding…


From News, posted 2.08.06

It’s Eight Grammy Nods for Mariah, Kanye and Legend

BMI superstars Mariah Carey, Kanye West and John Legend led the list of nominees for the 48th Annual Grammy Awards with eight nods each when contenders were announced at a star-studded press conference held December 8 at Gotham Hall in New York City. Their three-way tie pushed the total number of BMI-nominated songwriters and artists to an astounding 70% in the general fields.


From News, posted 12.11.05

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