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'2016 Grammys: Roundup of Jazz, Opera and Classical Honorees of the Evening

The 2016 Grammys are over. With appearances from the 12-year-old piano-playing prodigy Joey Alexander to an earthshattering performance by Lin-Manuel Miranda and the ensemble cast of Hamilton, other areas like Best Opera Recording and Best Jazz Album also gave out some well-deserved accolades during last evening's ceremony.

By Ian Holubiak

'Announcement of Jazz Grammy Nominees Overlooks Perennial Favorite Chick Corea

This year's Grammy nominations for jazz contain what some see as a shocking omission: Chick Corea, the jazz pianist, received no nominations this year. Corea, 72, has been a Grammy favorite for decades, with a total of 20 Grammys to his credit, including the two he won last year. But his latest album The Vigil was passed over.

By Louise Burton

'2016 Grammys: Roundup of Jazz, Opera and Classical Honorees of the Evening

'Announcement of Jazz Grammy Nominees Overlooks Perennial Favorite Chick Corea