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Jazz Musicians: NEA Jazz Masters

The NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship is the highest honor that the United States bestows on jazz artists. Each year since 1982, the program has elevated to its ranks a select number of living legends who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of jazz. Learn more about the NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship at arts.gov.

Abbey Lincoln

vocals

Abdullah Ibrahim

piano

Ahmad Jamal

piano

Albert Tootie Heath

drums

Amina Claudine Myers

piano

Andrew Hill

piano

Andy Kirk

drums

Anita O'Day

vocals

Annie Ross

vocals

Anthony Braxton

woodwinds

Archie Shepp

saxophone, soprano

Art Blakey

drums

Art Farmer

flugelhorn

Artie Shaw

clarinet

Barry Harris

piano

Benny Carter

saxophone, alto

Benny Golson

saxophone, tenor

Betty Carter

vocals

Bill Holman

saxophone, tenor

Billy Hart

drums

Billy Higgins

drums

Billy Taylor

piano

Bob Brookmeyer

trombone

Bob Dorough

vocals

Bobby Hutcherson

vibraphone

Bobby McFerrin

vocals

Buck Clayton

trumpet

Buddy DeFranco

clarinet

Candido Camero

congas

Carla Bley

piano

Carmen McRae

vocals

Cassandra Wilson

vocals

Cecil Taylor

piano

Cedar Walton

piano

Charles Lloyd

saxophone

Charlie Haden

bass, acoustic

Chick Corea

piano

Clark Terry

trumpet

Cleo Brown

piano

Count Basie

piano

Curtis Fuller

trombone

Dan Morgenstern

Danny Barker

banjo

Dave Brubeck

piano

Dave Holland

bass

Dave Liebman

saxophone

David Baker

trombone

Dee Dee Bridgewater

vocals