Press Release Sep 29, 2021 NEA Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Dr. Lonnie Smith It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of Dr. Lonnie Smith, Hammond B-3 jazz organist and composer, and recipient of a 2017 NEA Jazz Master Fellowship.
Press Release Sep 14, 2021 NEA Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master George Wein It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of George Wein, producer, pianist, and recipient of the 2005 A. B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship for Jazz Advocacy.
Press Release Sep 08, 2021 NEA Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Phil Schaap It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of Phil Schaap, archivist, educator, historian, jazz radio host, and recipient of the 2021 A. B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship for Jazz Advocacy.