Herbie Hancock and that Michael Buble character have both got three nominations at the first ever International Jazz Awards. I don't know what makes these new jazz awards more international than any other, but whatever – they'll take place in Beverly Hills on 29 Jun. Nominees were selected by a 200 person panel of jazz critics, promoters, DJs and retailers. Buble is up for Best Vocal Performance, and Album and Song Of The Year, while Hancock is shortlisted in the Producers Of The Year, Best Instrumental and Album Of The Year categories. The awards bash will be hosed by US comedian DL Hughley and will also feature musical tributes to Lena Horne, Count Basie, Clint Eastwood, George and Ira Gershwin and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
May 27, 2008
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New jazz awards announced
Herbie Hancock and Michael Buble each have three nominations at the first International Jazz Awards, held in Beverly Hills on 29 June, hosted by DL Hughley.