While some of his fellow artists seemed nervous before their MOBO wins, Soweto Kinch must have been grinning inside, slightly, safe in the knowledge that he'd already won one prize this week, at the British Jazz Awards on Tuesday night (18 Sep). The Oxford educated saxophonist picked-up, erm, Best Saxophonist, reinforcing his huge presence and influence in British music. Particularly jazz, obviously.
Anyway, as you've brought up the British Jazz Awards, here's the full list of winners from them...
Trumpet: Guy Barker
Trombone: Dennis Rollins
Clarinet: Alan Barnes
Alto Saxophone: Soweto Kinch
Tenor Saxophone: Karen Sharp
Piano: David Newton
Guitar: Martin Taylor
Bass: Alec Dankworth
Drums: Ralph Salmins
Misc Instrument: Jim Hart (Vibes)
Vocals: Claire Teal
Rising Star: Karen Sharp
Small Group: Stan Tracey Trio
Big Band: BBC Big Band
Best New CD: Dune Records for Abram Wilson - Ride! Ferris Wheel
Best Re-Issue CD: Proper Records For Tubby Hayes - The Little Giant