1999 Critic's Choice Jazz Awards
Победители
Jazz Journalists Awards
Stanley Dance
Lifetime Achievement in Jazz Journalism
Gary Giddins
Excellence in Print
Dr. Billy Taylor
Excellence in Broadcast
William Gottlieb
Excellence in Photography
Visions In Jazz (Gary Giddins)
Book of the Year
Mingus - Triumph of the Underdog
Film/Video of the Year
Jazz Times
Periodical/Website of the Year
Bell Atlantic 1999 Jazz Awards
(голосовали 450 джазовых журналистов, 100 представителей индустрии, 150 музыкантов были номинированы)
Sonny Rollins Lifetime Achievement Dave Douglas Musician of the Year Gershwin's World, Herbie Hancock Album of the Year Dave Douglas Composer of the Year Cloud of Red Dust, Stefon Harris Recording Debut of the Year Dave Holland Quintet Combo of the Year Mingus Big Band Big Band of the Year 1965-68 Miles Davis Quintet Reissue of the Year Olu Dara Stylistic Fusion Artist/Band of the Year Pat Metheny Radio Friendly Jazz Artist of the Year Dave Douglas Innovator/Explorer of the Year Dave Douglas Trumpeter of the Year Kenny Garrett Alto Saxophonist of the Year Joe Lovano Tenor Saxophonist of the Year Steve Lacy Other Reed Instrumentalist of the Year Steve Turre Trombonist of the Year Kenny Barron Pianist of the Year Bill Frisell Guitarist of the Year Dave Holland Bassist of the Year Billy Higgins Drummer of the Year Milt Jackson Vibraphonist/Percussionist of the Year Regina Carter Performer on Unusual Instrument (for Jazz) of the Year Andy Bey Male Singer of the Year Cassandra Wilson Female Singer of the Year Mingus Big Band Band on Tour of the Year