2021 Downbeat Critics Poll

The results of the 2021 Critics Poll in Downbeat Magazine have been announced, and Greenleaf is represented in a host of categories! Congratulations to all the artists that received recognition. And check out the list below of our artists who were listed in the various categories.

And Greenleaf Music was listed in the “Jazz Label” category! So great. Look for a link to the article when the August issue is online.

Downbeat Critics Poll – 2021
Greenleaf Artists:
Hall of Fame – Carla Bley
Jazz Group – Joe Lovano & Dave Douglas Sound Prints
Trumpet – Dave Douglas
Trombone – Ryan Keberle
Tenor Saxophone – Joe Lovano
Clarinet – Anna Webber
Flute – Nicole Mitchell
Bass – Linda May Han Oh
Electric Bass – Steve Swallow, Linda May Han Oh
Record Label – Greenleaf Music
Producer – Dave Douglas
Rising Star Group – The Westerlies
Rising Star Big Band – Webber/Morris Big Band, Manuel Valera New Cuban Express Big Band
Rising Star Keyboard – Lawrence Fields
Rising Star Guitar – Camila Meza, Matthew Stevens
Rising Star Arranger – Anna Webber