Hall of Fame: Frank Zappa
Jazz Artist of the Year: Wynton Marsalis
Jazz Album of the Year: Charlie Haden, Always Say Goodbye (Verve)
Blues Album of the Year: B.B. King, Blues Summit (MCA)
Beyond Album of the Year: A.F. Toure/ Ry Cooder, Talking Timbuktu (Hannibal)
Big Band: Count Basie
Acoustic Jazz Group: Wynton Marsalis
Electric Jazz Group: John Scofield
Alto Saxophone: Jackie McLean
Tenor Saxophone: Joe Henderson
Baritone Saxophone: Gerry Mulligan
Soprano Saxophone: Steve Lacy
Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis
Trombone: J.J. Johnson
Clarinet: Don Byron
Flute: James Newton
Drums: Max Roach
Percussion: Trilok Gurtu
Vibes: Milt Jackson
Acoustic Bass: Charlie Haden
Electric Bass: Steve Swallow
Guitar: John McLaughlin
Piano: Tommy Flanagan
Organ: Jimmy Smith
Electric Keyboard: Joe Zawinul
Miscellaneous Instrument: Toots Thielemans-Harmonica
Arranger: Carla Bley
Composer: Randy Weston
Record Label: Verve
Male Vocalist: Joe Williams
Female Vocalist: Betty Carter
Blues ArtistL: B.B. King
Blues Group: B.B. King
Beyond Artist: George Clinton
Beyond Group: Neville Brothers
Violin: Stephane Grappelli
Producer: Michael Cuscuna
Reissue Of The Year: Ornette Coleman, Beauty Is A Rare Thing:The Complete Atlantic Recordings (Rhino/Atlantic)