James, Mathis among winners

R&B; and soul pioneer Etta James, balladeer Johnny Mathis, orchestra leader Glenn Miller, salsa giant Tito Puente, and folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards in February, the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences announced Wednesday.

In addition, the New York Philharmonic, the oldest symphony orchestra in the U.S., and Alan Lomax, a musicologist who unearthed and preserved the music of the common man, will be honored with Trustees Awards, given for contributions to the industry in a non-performing capacity.

Winners will be honored in a ceremony prior to the 45th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 23 in Madison Square Garden.

-- Elaine Dutka