Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album
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| Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album | |
|---|---|
| Name | Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album |
| Presenter | National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences |
| Country | United States |
| First awarded | 1977 |
| Website | Grammy.com |
Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album. The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presents this award to recognize excellence in jazz vocal music, with winners including Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, and Tony Bennett. This prestigious award is considered one of the most respected in the music industry, with past winners also including Mel Tormé, Sarah Vaughan, and Billie Holiday. The award has been presented annually since 1977, with the first winner being Ella Fitzgerald for her album Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Rodgers & Hart Songbook at the 19th Annual Grammy Awards.
● History of
the Award The Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album has a rich history, with its first presentation at the 19th Annual Grammy Awards in 1977. The award was established to recognize excellence in jazz vocal performance, with the first winner being Ella Fitzgerald for her album Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Rodgers & Hart Songbook. Over the years, the award has been presented to a wide range of talented artists, including Diana Krall, Tony Bennett, and Harry Connick Jr., who have all been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the jazz genre. The award has also been presented at various Grammy Awards ceremonies, including the 20th Annual Grammy Awards, 21st Annual Grammy Awards, and 22nd Annual Grammy Awards, with winners also including Al Jarreau, Bobby McFerrin, and George Benson.
● Award Recipients
The Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album has been presented to a diverse range of talented artists, including Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, Tony Bennett, and Mel Tormé. Other notable recipients of the award include Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, and Carmen McRae, who have all been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the jazz genre. The award has also been presented to artists such as Natalie Cole, Dianne Reeves, and Kurt Elling, who have all been recognized for their exceptional vocal performance skills. Additionally, winners have included Al Jarreau, Bobby McFerrin, and George Benson, who have all been honored for their work at the Grammy Awards, including the 23rd Annual Grammy Awards, 24th Annual Grammy Awards, and 25th Annual Grammy Awards.
● Nomination Process
The nomination process for the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album involves a rigorous selection process, with eligible artists and albums being considered by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. The process begins with the submission of entries by record labels, artists, and producers, with a panel of experts reviewing the submissions to determine the final nominees. The nominees are then voted on by the members of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, with the winner being announced at the annual Grammy Awards ceremony, which has been held at various venues, including the Staples Center, Madison Square Garden, and the Shrine Auditorium. The nomination process also involves the consideration of other Grammy Awards categories, including Best Jazz Instrumental Album and Best Latin Jazz Album, with winners also being recognized for their work in these categories.
● Notable Winners
Notable winners of the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album include Ella Fitzgerald, who won the award for her album Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Rodgers & Hart Songbook at the 19th Annual Grammy Awards. Other notable winners include Diana Krall, who won the award for her album When I Look in Your Eyes at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, and Tony Bennett, who won the award for his album Playin' with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards. Additionally, winners have included Mel Tormé, who won the award for his album An Evening with George Shearing & Mel Tormé at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards, and Sarah Vaughan, who won the award for her album Gershwin Live! at the 27th Annual Grammy Awards. Other notable winners have included Al Jarreau, Bobby McFerrin, and George Benson, who have all been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the jazz genre.
● Award Statistics
The Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album has been presented to a total of over 40 winners since its inception in 1977. The award has been won by a diverse range of artists, including Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, and Tony Bennett, who have all been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the jazz genre. The award has also been presented to artists such as Mel Tormé, Sarah Vaughan, and Billie Holiday, who have all been honored for their work at the Grammy Awards. In terms of award statistics, the most awarded artist in this category is Diana Krall, who has won the award a total of three times, followed by Tony Bennett, who has won the award twice. The award has also been presented at various Grammy Awards ceremonies, including the 28th Annual Grammy Awards, 29th Annual Grammy Awards, and 30th Annual Grammy Awards, with winners also being recognized for their work in other categories, such as Best Jazz Instrumental Album and Best Latin Jazz Album.