NEA Jazz Masters Fellows

Man sitting in barber chair playing trumpet
2000
Donald Byrd
Trumpeter, Flugelhornist, Educator
Woman wearing headphones playing piano with African-American man behind her playing piano.
2000
Marian McPartland
Pianist, Broadcaster
Portrait of Dave Brubeck
1999
Dave Brubeck
Pianist, Composer
Man playing flugelhorn
1999
Art Farmer
Trumpeter, Flugelhornist, Flumpeter
man playing saxophone.
1999
Joe Henderson
Saxophonist
Portrait of Ron Carter
1998
Ron Carter
Bassist, Cellist, Composer, Educator
Portrait of James Moody
1998
James Moody
Saxophonist, Flutist, Vocalist, Educator
Man playing soprano sax.
1998
Wayne Shorter
Saxophonist, Composer
Man behind drum set.
1997
Billy Higgins
Drummer
Man playing the vibes on stage.
1997
Milt Jackson
Vibist, Pianist, Bandleader
Portrait of Anita O'Day
1997
Anita O'Day
Vocalist
Man in white hat playing piano on stage.
1996
Tommy Flanagan
Pianist
Portrait of Benny Golson
1996
Benny Golson
Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger, Educator
Man on stage playing trombone.
1996
J.J. Johnson
Trombonist, Composer, Arranger
Man playing bass in a jazz orchestra.
1995
Ray Brown
Bassist, Educator