Edinburgh jazzman Colin Steele nominated for two honours in 2020 Scottish Jazz Awards

POPULAR local jazzman Colin  Steele has been nominated for the 2020 Scottish Jazz Awards.

Edinburgh jazzman Colin Steele

The Edinburgh jazz trumpeter, composer and musician features in two categories, Best Instrumentalist and Best Band with his group, the Colin Steele Quartet.

The public now have until 5pm on Monday 5 October to vote for their favourite musicians across five categories. The winners will be revealed during a virtual ceremony on 18 October.

Now in their eighth year, the Scottish Jazz Awards celebrate Scotland’s vibrant jazz scene and honour its exceptional musical talents.

Jill Rodger, producer of the Scottish Jazz Awards, says: “The Scottish Jazz Awards are a chance for us to stop each year and recognise some of the most revered jazz musicians on the scene and the contribution they make to the musical landscape in Scotland.

“This feels particularly poignant this year during what has been a challenging time for so many musicians, festivals and suppliers so I would encourage everyone to get behind the acts and cast their vote.”

To vote go to www.jazzfest.co.uk/awards. The 2020 awards will be streamed online, 6pm, October 18 via the Glasgow Jazz Festival My Player channel

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