Why the Legacy of Jazz & Blues is so Important
Jazz has achieved worldwide preeminence as an indigenous American music and art form, bringing forth a unique American musical synthesis and culture through the African-American experience.
Blues is a music genre and musical form which was originated in the Deep South of the United States around the 1860s by African-Americans from roots in African musical traditions, African-American work songs, and spirituals.
Legends Honored 2010-2023
The AMAZING Barbara Morrison
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Vocalist
June 2010 Legend
Homegoing: 03-16-2022
Bennie Maupin
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Multi-Reedist
June 2017 Legend
Billy Mitchell
Genre: Jazz & Blues
Instrument: Pianist
July 2012 Legend
Cecil “Big Jay” McNeely
Genre: Blues
Instrument: Saxophonist
June 2014 Legend
Homegoing: 09-16-18
Art Hillery
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Pianist
April 2010 Legend
Homegoing: 11-23-11
Charlie Chan
Genre: Blues
Instrument:
Harmonica
May 2019 Legend
Cal “CB” Bezemer
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Pianist
April 2015 Legend
Homegoing: 01-02-20
Cathy Segal-Garcia
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Pianist
July 2015 Legend
Bobby Pierce
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Pianist
June 2015 Legend
Bill Henderson
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Vocalist
June 2012 Legend
Homegoing: 04-03-16
Bernie Pearl
Genre: Blues
Instrument: Guitar
August 2017 Legend
Brenda Lee Eager
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Vocalist
June 2014 Legend
Bobby “Hurricane” Spencer
Genre: Jazz & Blues
Instrument: Saxophonist
August 2013 Legend
Bobby Rodriguez
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Trumpet
June 2015 Legend
Bubba Jackson
Genre: Jazz & Blues
Instrument:
Radio Personality
February 2016 Legend
Homegoing 10-25-23
Buddy Collette
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Multi-Reedist
April 2010 Legend
Homegoing: 09-19-10
Carl Burnett
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Drummer
June 2014 Legend
Carolyn Gliona
Genre: Blues
Instrument: Blues Historian
December 2018 Legend
Charles Owens
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Saxophonist
April 2011 Legend
Charlie Jene’
Genre: Blues
Instrument: Vocalist
July 2012 Legend
Chet Hanley
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Historian
June 2014 Legend
Clarence “CJ” Johnston
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Drummer
August 2012 Legend
Homegoing: 05-19-19
Albert “Tootie” Heath
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Drummer
May 2012 Legend
Homegoing 4-3-2024
Ann Mack
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Vocalist
March 2012 Legend
Antonio Ibarra
Genre: Blues
Instrument: Guitarist
November 2019 Legend
Albert Trepagnier Jr.
Genre: Blues
Instrument: Drummer
August 2019 Legend
Betty Bryant
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Vocalist
March 2011 Legend
Bili Redd
Genre: Jazz
Instrument:Vocalist
April 2015 Legend
