Nobody in the business takes the classical-music Grammies seriously, even when deserving albums are nominated (which happens more often than you might think). The jazz Grammies are different, even when undeserving albums are nominated (which also happens more often than you might think), for a timely nomination can give a significant boost to an artist’s career. Thus it’s with the greatest of pleasure that I take note of the fact that several “About Last Night” faves got the nod last week:
– For best large jazz ensemble album, Bob Brookmeyer‘s Get Well Soon and Maria Schneider‘s Concert in the Garden.
– For best instrumental composition, Schneider’s “Buler