BMI Dominates Billboard/BET On Jazz Awards
BMI jazz artists had a huge night at the recent Billboard/BET On Jazz Awards presented during the first annual Billboard/BET On Jazz Conference in Washington, DC. Multiple winners included Kenny G, who took home six awards, and Diana Krall (SOCAN) and Keith Jarrett, who each won three awards.
 Kenny G |  Herbie Hankcock |  Keith Jarrett |
The ceremony, co-hosted by BMI jazz sensation Herbie Hancock and BMI singer/pianist Carol Welsman (SOCAN), ended a two-day conference that included an expo, panels and discussions, and live showcases. The awards presentation will air on the BET and BET On Jazz networks on July 29, reaching over 62 million homes.
BMI Winners:
Best Contemporary Jazz Album
Kenny G
Faith
Best Contemporary Jazz Instrumental Album
Kenny G
Faith
Contemporary Jazz Artist
Kenny G
Contemporary Jazz Instrumentalist
Kenny G
Top Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist
Kenny G
Top Contemporary Jazz Vocal Album
Joe Sample
The Song Lives On
Mainstream Jazz Album
Diana Krall (SOCAN)
When I Look In Your Eyes
Mainstream Jazz Vocal Album
Diana Krall (SOCAN)
When I Look In Your Eyes
Mainstream Jazz Artist
Diana Krall (SOCAN)
Mainstream Jazz Instrumentalist
Keith Jarrett
Mainstream Jazz Intrumental Album
Keith Jarrett
The Melody at Night, With You
Top Jazz Pianist
Keith Jarrett
Top Jazz Trumpeter
Miles Davis
Top Jazz Saxophonist
Michael Brecker
Top Jazz Guitarist
Pat Metheny
Top Jazz Bassist
Charlie Haden
Top Jazz Pianist
Keith Jarrett
Top Jazz Pianist/Keyboard Player
Paul Hardcastle (PRS)
Group of the Year
Ramsey Lewis Trio
Big Band of the Year
Phil Collins Big Band
Single Artist Jazz Anthology
Kenny G
Kenny G Greatest Hits
Jazz Soundtrack
Pat Metheny
A Map of the World
Jazz Box Set
Miles Davis and John Coltrane
The Complete Columbia Recordings 1955-1961
Special Awards:
Lifetime Achievement Award
Herbie Hancock
Best Live Performer
Diana Krall (SOCAN)
Best New Artist
Marc Cary
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