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The 2010 American Smooth Jazz Awards
The first ever American Smooth Jazz Awards will take place on Oct. 29 at the Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa in Michigan City, Indiana. As the event approaches the people are encouraged to vote for each of the 18 categories. Bernie Scott, president of Scott & Company Music Group and the American Smooth Jazz Awards is spoke on the event saying that “We want smooth jazz fans from all over the globe to be part of the voting process”
The awards are to be hosted by guitarist Nick Colionne and Chicago radio personality Rick O’Dell. Regina Tisdale will present the Wayman Tisdale Humanitarian Award, in honor of her late husband and bassist Wayman Tisdale. The night will also include a presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to pianist, composer and producer David Benoit.
Those in attendance will see performances Richard Elliot and Peter White as well as many others. Here’s a list of the nominees that will be Smooth Cruising on the Hudson with us this summer.
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
Richard Elliot
GROUP OF THE YEAR:
Rippingtons,
Pieces of a Dream,
Spyro Gyra
BRASS/WOODWIND:
Rick Braun,
Richard Elliot
GUITARIST:
Peter White,
Jeff Golub
SONG
‘Bright’ – Peter White
ALBUM:
‘Rock Steady’ – Richard Elliot
‘Good Day’ – Peter White
To see a full list of the nominees and vote you can CLICK HERE
SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS
Click to view more about each event:
- February 10
Valentine’s Cruise with Bobby Caldwell
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- February 11
70’s Soul Jam Valentine’s Concert
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