Four NYU Steinhardt alumni were among the honorees at the 62nd Grammy Awards on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Grammy Awards are selected annually to honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in the recording industry.
The NYU Steinhardt Grammy-award winners are:
Best Alternative Music Album
Emily Lazar (STEINHARDT '96), Mastering Engineer, Father of the Bride
Best Children’s Music Album
Jon Samson (STEINHARDT '05), Artist, Ageless Songs for the Child Archetype
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
Joe LaPorta (STEINHARDT '02), Master Engineer, Burn the Ships
Best Urban Contemporary Album
Joe LaPorta (STEINHARDT '02), Mastering Engineer, Cuz I Love You (Deluxe)
Best Jazz Instrumental Album
Alex DeTurk (STEINHARDT '06), Mastering Engineer, Finding Gabriel
Article and photo courtesy of NYU News.