The Scottish Jazz Awards have announced the winners of this year’s prestigious honours at an annual celebration of the finest talent within the Scottish jazz scene. Hosted by actress and singer, Suzanne Bonnar, the 12th ceremony took place at The Savings Bank in Glasgow with the jazz community gathering to honour the incredible contributions of musicians across 2024.
The Scottish Jazz Awards aim to recognise and celebrate excellence across various categories, highlighting both established artists and emerging talents in the Scottish jazz industry. This year’s winners are a testament to the vibrant and diverse jazz landscape in Scotland. Thousands of votes were cast by the public for the shortlisted nominees in each category, while the Critics’ Choice Award was chosen by an esteemed panel of judges, including press and promoters from across the country.
The winners at the 12th Scottish Jazz Awards are:
Rising Star Award sponsored by Musicians’ Union
Laura Oghagbon
The Fionna Duncan Best Vocalist Award sponsored by Whighams Jazz Club
Niki King
Best Instrumentalist Award sponsored by ESP Music Rentals
Fergus McCreadie
Best Band Award sponsored by S.M. Lighting (Scotland) Ltd
Matt Carmichael Quintet
Best Album Award sponsored by Rightsbridge & EmuBands
Bad With Names by corto.alto
Critics’ Choice Award sponsored by Inhouse Event Productions
Modern Vikings
Thank you to everyone who voted and to all our sponsors and supporters. The Scottish Jazz Awards are produced as an independent event by the organisers of Glasgow Jazz Festival and supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland.