NEA Jazz Masters
Anthony Braxton
Saxophonist, Clarinetist, Flautist, Composer, Educator, Author
Richard Davis
Bassist, Educator
Keith Jarrett
Pianist, Composer
Mose Allison
Pianist, Vocalist, Composer
Lou Donaldson
Saxophonist
Lorraine Gordon
Jazz Club Owner (Award for Jazz Advocacy)
Eddie Palmieri
Pianist, Bandleader, Arranger, Composer
Jack DeJohnette
Drummer, Keyboardist, Composer
Von Freeman
Saxophonist
Charlie Haden
Bassist, Composer, Educator
Sheila Jordan
Vocalist, Educator
Jimmy Owens
Educator, Trumpeter, Flugelhorn Player, Composer, Arranger (Award for Jazz Advocacy)
Orrin Keepnews
Producer, Author (Award for Jazz Advocacy)
Hubert Laws
Flutist
David Liebman
Saxophonist, Flutist, Educator