The Bistro Awards celebrated their 31st year with a gala on March 8, 2016  at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City with a show hosted by Jason Graae. Sidney Myer,  the voice of God, and Daryl Kojak served as musical director with Rex Benincasa  on the Drums and Ritt Henn on Bass. The show was  produced by Sherry Eaker and Directed by Shellen Lubin. Kurt Elling presented Jon Hendricks with The ASCAP Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award. 
Jon Hendricks ASCAP Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award

And The Winners Are:

Jon Hendricks * ASCAP Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievemen Award

Annie Ross * Outstanding Contributions to the World of JazzJanis Siegel *Sustained Excellence in Jazz Performing and Recording
Christine Andreas * Ongoing Artistry in Cabaret and Concert Performance
Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett * Major Engagement “Another Hundred People” Musical Revue Sondra Lee, Director, Jeff Havnar and KT Sullivan, performers; Jon Weber, Musical Director
Sharon McNight * Commanding Cabaret Artistry
Matt Baker * Ira Eaker Special Achievement Award
Molly Pope * Creative Cabaret Artistry
Ann Dawson * Vocalist
Dawn Derow * Vocalist 
Rob Sutton *Vocalist
Charlie Johnson * Entertainer
Aaron Morishita * Recording
Urban Stages’ “Winter Rhythms”
Series Frances Hill (Artistic Director) and Peter Napolitano (Producer)

Photography By Maryann Lopinto

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Annie Ross * Outstanding Contributions to the World of Jazz
 
Janis Siegel *Sustained Excellence in Jazz Performing and Recording
 
Christine Andreas Artistry in Cabaret and Concert Performance 
 Kelli Barrett and Jarrod Spector  * Major Engagement

 Sharon McNight * Commanding Cabaret Artistry 

Dawn Derow * Vocalist 

Sherry Eaker, Jon Hendricks

Jason Graae Host
 
Charlie Johnson * Entertainer