1.   For one thing, for all his talents, Clapton has never been an outstanding blues vocalist, and it hamstrings the project.

2.   Susan Tedeschi was a well-deserved choice for outstanding blues act.

3.   Piazza won a W.C. Handy Award and the Mighty Flyers won the BAM California Music Award for outstanding blues band.

4.   Jackson, one of the best improvisers in jazz and an outstanding blues player, died Saturday at a Manhattan hospital.

5.   Jackson was considered one of the best improvisers in jazz and an outstanding blues player.

6.   Jackson was one of the best improvisers in jazz and an outstanding blues player.