The
PPL Parliamentary Jazz Awards, attended by culture minister Ed Vaizey, are held in the Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons, London, UK. Mark Lockheart wins the jazz musician honour and
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Lockrane Septet wins the jazz album award. Other winners include Jazz Ensemble - The Nigel Price Organ Trio; jazz venue - The Jazz Bar (Edinburgh jazz broadcaster - Alyn Shipton; jazz publication - Jazzwise. The event is hosted by Paul Gambaccini and guests are treated to a live performance by 2009 Jazz Musician of the Year Phil Robson with vocalist Christine Tobin.