The Jazz Journalists Association has announced the nominees in its 2010 awards 
competition. Darcy James Argue (pictured) did not come from out of nowhere, but the young band leader, composer and arranger has moved up fast and made a big impression. Argue is nominated for the first time, in five categories. For a complete list of the nominees, go here.
Rifftides is flattered to be in the running for blog of the year. We are in fast company. Here are the nominees:
The Gig, Nate Chinen
A Blog Supreme, Patrick Jarenwattananon
Do The Math blog and webzine, Ethan Iverson
JazzWax, Marc Myers
Rifftides, Doug Ramsey
The awards will be presented June 14 in New York.