NAMMY Awards
Seneca Hotel and Casino
Niagara Falls, New York
October 3, 2009

JJ won 2009
"Flutist of the Year"

2010 Nominee for "Artist of the Year."
 www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com

Indian Summer Music Awards

2004 Nominee for:
"Best Single Song of the Year"

 2008 Nominee for:
"Flutist of the Year"

2009 Nominee for:
"Best Instrumental Album of the Year

Silver Arrow Award



2007, 2008, 2009 Winner

Native American Music Awards

2005, 2008 Nominee for:
"Flutist of the Year"

2009 Nominee for:
"Male Artist of the Year"

 Testimonials

"...JJ Kent is my brother, and my friend.  He is also a talented musician.  We share a bond through music, and through the spirituality in our souls."  The beloved late Dan Seals (known as "England Dan" of the team England Dan & John Ford Coley)

"...I recognized JJ's outstanding musical talent nine years ago and he is finally getting the recognition that he deserves. He is also an outstanding performer as well as recording artist and I find him to be a true example of someone who walks the red road." "Lord of the Strings" Arvel Bird, NAMMY 2007 Artist of the Year and Canadian Aboriginal Best Instrumentalist

"...Ginger shares some great news about JJ Kent and his recent National award.  I’m very proud that Common Ground, with assistance from many outstanding partners, was able to bring JJ Kent to campus.  As advisor to the group, I would like to thank everyone for their help and support.  This was truly a remarkable performance and campus visit!  JJ expressed to me how much he liked our campus and looks forward to returning to Northern New England, and I’m pleased to say we’ve set the bar quite high."  John D Halter, Keene College in New Hampshire

"...I have played with JJ live in concert and it is clear that his heart shines through his flute in a good way.  JJ's new CD is masterful, and it is an honor to call him my brother."  Jan Michael Looking Wolf, 2009 NAMMY "Artist of the Year" and 2008 NAMMY "Flutist of the Year."

"...I just wanted to convey again my deepest thanks for coming to our University to teach and perform. It really meant so very much and many people are still talking about it and can hardly wait for your return." Dekotah Running Horse

"...JJ, it was a privilege to work with you, and thanks for speaking with such an honest voice in the world." Award Winning Producer George Noriega

"...JJ joined the Spirit Wind Records family a year ago. It has been an honor to work with a very talented man. He did an exquisite concert for us at Keene State College. I am HONORED to call him my Brother. JJ is a very caring man, a man who shares all he has with the Nation. He is the BEST of the BEST. I am HONORED to have him as part of the Spirit Wind family. JJ is an inspiration
to so many people. I would highly recommend JJ Kent."
Respectfully,
Donald Blackfox
CEO
Spirit Wind Records

"...JJ's music is not only beautiful and ethereal, it is spiritually healing, and has made a huge difference in my life, helping me to recover from domestic violence and abuse."  Anonymous

"...It's a wondrous blessing to see someone who is still so devoted to preserving our tradtional native ways.  My husband Denny and I have really enjoyed working with you on some shows together." Irene Bedard (TV and film actress and voice of Disney's Pocahontas)