The Latin Jazz Corner Best of 2008 Awards
The Latin Jazz Corner Best Of The Year Awards is an annual event fueled by the will of our readers – the winners are selected through a voting process open to LJC readers, Latin Jazz artists, Latin Jazz fans, and the general public. The voting for our second annual awards ran during December of 2008 and drew thousands of voters from around the world. It was an fascinating ride that provided some interesting results and established some regular practices for future Awards. You can learn more about the LJC Best Of The Year Awards by checking out this post – What Are The LJC Best Of The Year Awards?; on that page you’ll find links to frequently asked questions that should give you the complete scoop on the awards.
2008 Latin Jazz Album Of The Year
Réplica, Eric Kurimski
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2008 Next Generation Artist
Sojourn, Otmaro Ruiz
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2008 Brazilian Jazz Album Of The Year
Lua e Sol, Mark Weinstein
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2008 Latin Jazz Large Ensemble Album Of The Year
Song For Chico, Chico O’Farrill & The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra
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2008 Latin Jazz Percussionist Of The Year
Diego Alvarez – La Patilla, Aquiles Baez
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2008 Latin Jazz Drum Kit Player Of The Year
Hugo Alcazar – Nuevo Mundo, Gabriel Alegria
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2008 Latin Jazz Pianist Of The Year
Otmaro Ruiz – Sojourn, Otmaro Ruiz
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2008 Latin Jazz Bassist Of The Year
Roberto Koch – Music of Venezuela, Marco Granados
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2008 Latin Jazz Saxophonist Of The Year
Pablo Gil – La Patilla, Aquiles Baez
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2008 Latin Jazz Trumpet Player Of The Year
Francisco “Pacho” Flores – Music of Venezuela, Marco Granados
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2008 Latin Jazz Trombonist Of The Year
Ryan Keberle – Roots Propaganda, The Paul Carlon Octet
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2008 Latin Jazz Flautist Of The Year
Marco Granados – Music of Venezuela, Marco Granados
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2008 Latin Jazz Vocalist Of The Year
Kat Parra – Azucar De Amor, Kat Parra
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2008 Latin Jazz Guitarist Of The Year
Jorge Glem – Music of Venezuela, Marco Granados
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2008 Latin Jazz Record Label Of The Year
Cacao Musica
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