Jun 3, 2025 11:25 AM
In Memoriam: Al Foster, 1943–2025
Al Foster, a drummer regarded for his fluency across the bebop, post-bop and funk/fusion lineages of jazz, died May 28…
Sure, the jazz awards may not have been on the national telecast. But there were jazz Grammys presented on Wednesday at the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences’ annual ceremony, which took place in Los Angeles.
The jazz and blues winners included:
Best Contemporary Jazz Album
The Way Up: Pat Metheny Group (Nonesuch)
Best Jazz Vocal Album
Good Night, And Good Luck: Dianne Reeves (Concord Jazz)
Best Jazz Instrumental Solo
“Why Was I Born?”: Sonny Rollins, soloist, from Without A Song - The 9/11 Concert (Milestone)
Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group
Beyond The Sound Barrier: Wayne Shorter Quartet (Verve)
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
Overtime: Dave Holland Big Band (Sunnyside/Dare2)
Best Latin Jazz Album
Listen Here!: Eddie Palmieri (Concord Picante)
Best Pop Instrumental Performance
“Caravan”: Les Paul, from American Made, World Played (Capitol Records)
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
The Art Of Romance: Tony Bennett (RPM Records/Columbia Records)
Best Traditional Blues Album
80: B.B. King & Friends (Geffen)
Best Contemporary Blues Album
Cost Of Living: Delbert McClinton (New West Records)
Best Instrumental Composition
“Into The Light”: Billy Childs, composer (Billy Childs Ensemble), from Lyric (Lunacy Music/ArtistShare)
Best Instrumental Arrangement
“The Incredits”: Gordon Goodwin, arranger, from The Incredibles - Soundtrack (Walt Disney Records)
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
“What Are You Doing For The Rest Of Your Life?”: Billy Childs, Gil Goldstein and Heitor Pereira, arrangers (Chris Botti & Sting) (Columbia Records)
Best Historical Album
The Complete Library Of Congress Recordings By Alan Lomax:Jelly Roll Morton (Rounder Records)
For a complete list of winners, go to grammy.com.
Foster was truly a drummer to the stars, including Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson.
Jun 3, 2025 11:25 AM
Al Foster, a drummer regarded for his fluency across the bebop, post-bop and funk/fusion lineages of jazz, died May 28…
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