Celebrate 2019 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Bob Dorough!

Although he will forever be associated with his compositions and vocals for the animation series Schoolhouse Rock!, Bob Dorough’s career spanned more than 70 years in jazz as a singer, pianist, composer, and arranger. His distinctive vocals, clever lyrics, and strong melodies were well-known in the jazz world even before his jazz-flavored style and skills helped millions of kids learn their multiplication tables and other academic subjects. Here's our video tribute to the 2019 NEA Jazz Master. More... Don't forget to join us Monday, April 15 as we celebrate all of the 2019 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters at a Tribute Concert at Washington, DC's Kennedy Center. Watch live on arts.gov starting at 8:00pm ET!