BMI Congratulates its DownBeat Critics Poll Winners

Posted in News on June 28, 2017

Named after the “downbeat” in music also called “beat one” of a musical measure, DownBeat Magazine recognizes the best names in jazz, blues and every genre-bending style in between. This year, their legendary Critics Poll honored several BMI affiliates with these prestigious awards. Congratulations, all, BMI is so proud to represent your music! Here’s a complete list:

Allen Toussaint - Beyond Album

Béla Fleck - Banjo

Bill Evans - Historical Album

Buddy Guy - Blues Artist

Cecile McLorin Salvant - Female Vocalist

Charles Lloyd - Tenor Saxophone

Charles Lloyd and the Marvels - Jazz Group

Christian McBride - Bass

Christian McBride - Rising Star Producer

Don Cherry - Hall of Fame

Eric Revis - Rising Star Bass

Gary Smulyan - Baritone Saxophone

Hamid Drake - Percussion

Jack DeJohnette - Drums

Jane Ira Bloom - Soprano Saxophone

Jeff Ballard - Rising Star Drums

Joey DeFranco - Organ

Kenny Barron - Piano

Kris Bowers - Rising Star Keyboard

Mary Halvorson - Guitar

Mary Halvorson - Rising Star Composer

Mary Halvorson Trio - Rising Star Jazz Group

Matana Roberts - Rising Star Alto Saxophone

Michael Formanek Ensemble - Rising Star Big Band

Noah Preminger - Rising Star Tenor Saxophone

Oscar Noriega - Rising Star Clarinet

Rudresh Mahanthappa - Alto Saxophone

Steve Turre - Trombone

Taylor Ho Bynum - Rising Star Trumpet

Wil Blades - Rising Star Organ

SOURCENews TAGS Jazz Kenny Barron Kris Bowers Jack DeJohnette Hamid Drake Bill Evans Béla Fleck Buddy Guy Christian McBride Allen Toussaint Steve Turre