Organisasjonen Jazz Journalists Association (JJA) 2015 Awards har kåret sin favoritter. Ikke mange europeiske musikere på lista, men så er også organisasjonen basert I USA, og er vel seg selv nærmest I slike kåringer. Men her er de fleste av de som vil bli tildelt pris:
Lifetime Achievement in Jazz: Randy Weston
Musician of the Year: Jason Moran
Up and Coming Artist of the Year: Cécile McLorin Salvant
Composer of the Year: Wadada Leo Smith
Arranger of the Year: Maria Schneider
Record of the Year: «The Art of Conversation» (Impulse!) Kenny Barron and Dave Holland
Historical Record of the Year: «Miles at the Fillmore» Miles Davis (Columbia-
Legacy)
Record Label/Platform of the Year: Motéma Music
Male Singer of the Year: Gregory Porter
Female Singer of the Year: Cécile McLorin Salvant
Large Ensemble of the Year: Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
Midsize Ensemble of the Year: Wayne Shorter Quartet
Trio or Duo of the Year: Kenny Barron & Dave Holland
Trumpeter of the Year: Ambrose Akinmusire
Trombonist of the Year: Steve Turre
Multi-reeds Player of the Year: Anat Cohen
Alto Saxophonist of the Year: Miguel Zenón
Tenor Saxophonist of the Year: Chris Potter
Baritone Saxophonist of the Year: Gary Smulyan
Soprano Saxophonist of the Year: Jane Ira Bloom
Flutist of the Year: Nicole Mitchell
Clarinetist of the Year: Anat Cohen
Guitarist of the Year: Mary Halvorson
Pianist of the Year: Kenny Barron
Keyboards player of the Year: Chick Corea
Bassist of the Year: Christian McBride
Violinist/Violist/Cellist of the Year: Regina Carter
Percussionist of the Year: Pedrito Martinez
Mallets Instrumentalist of the Year: Warren Wolf
Traps Drummer of the Year: Brian Blade
Player of Instruments Rare in Jazz of the Year: Edmar Castaneda (harp)
Best Jazz Magazine: New York City Jazz Records
Prisene vil bli utdelt på Blue Note I New York 16. juni.. For meir informasjon, sjekk http://www.jjajazzawards.org
