Best of Boston
Best Jazz Performer
Charlie Kohlhase Quintet
With a deft and witty blend of straight-ahead blowing and "outside" improv, the Charlie Kohlhase Quintet has made its mark on the international jazz map [...] read more»
1999 Best Jazz Performer
Issi Rozen
An Israeli native, this master guitar player combines the sounds of his homeland with blues and Latin influences. His band is young, but they swing [...] read more»
1997 Best Jazz Performer, Vocalist
Patrice Williamson
As far as pedigrees go, Williamson has no worries. she's handled her fledgling gigs gracefully and will give her diploma recital at the New England [...] read more»
1995 Best Jazz Performer
The Either/Orchestra
The future of big-band sound is crafted right here in Boston by the Either/Or, a 10-piece band with a raw power, eccentric touches, a dash [...] read more»
1993 Best Jazz Performer, A Capella Group
Vox One
Heard of vocal drums? This jazz quintet puts all kinds of throat sounds to such funky good use that listeners break into applause and—better—feel like [...] read more»
1983 Best Jazz Performer, Out-of-Town
The Modern Jazz Quartet at Symphony Hall
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1976 Best Jazz Performer, Local
John Payne
A saxophonist with style and vision. He played back-up for Bonnie Raitt but has since formed his own five-man group. read more»