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Salvant Wins Four Categories in DownBeat Critics Poll Posted 6/23/2014 Singer-songwriter Cécile McLorin Salvant topped four categories in the 62nd Annual DownBeat International Critics Poll, including Jazz Album of the Year. Besides honoring her U.S. debut, WomanChild (Mack Avenue), as the year’s best jazz album, critics named her the top Female Vocalist, as well as the Rising Star–Jazz Artist and Rising Star–Female Vocalist. “This is a remarkable year for jazz vocalists,” said Frank Alkyer, DownBeat publisher. “Gregory Porter earned Jazz Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist honors on the strength of Liquid Spirit, his Blue Note debut, and for being one of the best live shows touring today. And Cécile McLorin Salvant has just exploded onto the scene. We knew WomanChild was a great record, but had no idea it would be honored as Jazz Album of the Year. She’s going to be one of the most exciting acts on tour this year, too.
Posted on: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 20:13:01 +0000

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