Rising Star Award
2004 Winner - Seb Rochford
Winner - Gwilym Simcock
While still in his early 20's, Gwilym has been hailed as one of the leading pianists of his generation, and certainly one of its most adaptable. He has already played with Kenny Wheeler, Iain Ballamy and Peter King and is currently working with Acoustic Triangle and Bill Bruford's Earthworks.
Gwyneth Herbert
Her unique talents as vocalist, songwriter and bandleader have brought Gwyneth wide acclaim. Material ranging from soulful originals to jazz standards, have contributed to a career which has already stretched to a successful residency in New York's Oak Room.
Ingrid Laubrock
In 1989 saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock left Germany and made her home in London, playing alongside ex-Art Blakey sax player Jean Toussaint. As a member of the F-ire Collective she can be found in several of that organisation's bands as well as alongside Brazilian singer Monica Vasconcelos as well as leading her own band. She can also be heard with chart singer Gabrielle and Siouxsie and the Banshees.
