2009 Fellowships Recipients

The National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Fellowships are the highest honors that our government bestows upon jazz musicians. These fellowships are given in recognition that this magnificent art form, so profoundly based in American culture, is one of America's greatest gifts to the world.
 

George Benson Vocals, Guitar		Jimmy Cobb Rhythm Instrumentalist		Lee Konitz Solo Instrumentalist (Saxophone)
Toots Thielemans Solo Instrumentalist (Harmonica, Guitar)		Rudy Van Gelder A.B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Award for Jazz Advocacy		Snooky Young Solo Instrumentalist (Trumpet)

Photo credits:
George Benson: Kawaku Alston
Jimmy Cobb: Steve Morales
Lee Konitz: © 2007 Frederic S. Sater
Toots Thielemans: Jos L. Knaepen
Rudy Van Gelder: Ajaj Fotografie
Snooky Young: Nick Ruechel

High resolution photos for media use are available on the web site.

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