NEA Jazz Masters Fellowships
The NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship is the highest honor that our nation 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. For more information, read our brief history of the program.
Update: The 2026 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert is being rescheduled for fall 2026. More details on date and location will be available this summer.
