1. Outstanding Performance in a Vocal (Male)

• GILBERTO GIL – GIL LUMINOSO –
• CARLINHOS BROWN – A GENTE AINDA NAO SONHO –
• ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM – FOR LOVERS –
• FUNKY C – JOYA – SONIC 360 RECORDS
• TOM LELLIS – AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS – TOM
• LELLIS/BEAMTIDEMARC DEMUTH QUARTET

2. Outstanding Performance in a Vocal (Female)

• KARRIN ALLYSON – IMAGINA: SONGS OF BRASIL – CONCORD
• MUIZA ADNET – MUIZA ADNET SINGS MOACIR SANTOS – ADVENTURE MUSIC
• CLARA NUNES – RETRATOS
• LUCIANA SOUZA – THE NEW BOSSA NOVA
• FLORA PURIM – COFFEE & BOSSA: THE CHILLOUT SOUND OF FLORA PURIM

3. Outstanding Performance in a Duo or Group/Instrumental

• TRIO DA PAZ & JOE LOCKE – LIVE AT JAZZ BALTICA – MAXJAZZ
• MARCOS ARIEL – 4 FRIENDS – TENURE
• GOTAN PROJECT – EL NORTE
• MARC DEMUTH QUARTET FEATURING SOFIA RIBEIRO
• LUIZ BONFA & LAURINDO ALMEIDA – GUITAR MUSIC OF BRAZIL