The DownBeat Magazine Critics Poll announced their winners for 2017 and TKA is proud to recognize a number of our artists on their list. Check out our winners below!
65th ANNUAL DOWNBEAT CRITICS POLL WINNERS
Jazz Group: Charles Lloyd & The Marvels
Tenor Saxophone: Charles Lloyd
Organ: Joey DeFrancesco
Miscellaneous Instruments: Béla Fleck (banjo)
Female Vocalist: Cécile McLorin Salvant
Rising Star–Percussion: Sunny Jain (Red Baraat)