Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Ornette Coleman

Ornette Coleman
Portrait of Ornette Coleman by Tom Pich. Media who wish to use this image should contact NEA Public Affairs at 202-682-5570 to obtain a high-resolution copy.

Statement on Death of 2002 NEA National Heritage Fellow Jean Ritchie

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Musician, songwriter, and NEA National Heritage Fellow Jean Ritchie. Photo by Tom Pich

Statement on the Death of 2001 NEA National Heritage Fellow Joe Wilson

Headshot of Joe Wilson
Photo by Tom Pich

Statement on the Death of B.B. King, NEA National Heritage Fellow and National Medal of Arts Recipient

B.B. King on guitar
B.B. King in performance, 2009. Photo by Tom Beetz via Creative Commons

Statement on the Death of NEA National Heritage Fellow Johnny Gimble

Head shot of fiddler player Johnny Gimble
Fiddle-player Johnny Gimble. Photo by Tom Pich.

Statement on the Death of NEA National Heritage Fellow Joaquin Flores Lujan

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NEA Chairman Jane Alexander and Joaquin Flores Lujan at the 1996 NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Ceremony. Photo by Michael G. Stewart

Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Orrin Keepnews

A man in a tuxedo speaks from a podium while another man in a brightly colored tie looks on smiling
Orrin Keepnews and Jimmy Heath at the 2011 NEA Jazz Masters Awards Ceremony & Concert. Photo by Frank Stewart

Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Clark Terry

A man in a white hat, with glasses and a mustache smiles, wearing a small trumpet charm on a necklace.
Portrait of NEA Jazz Master Clark Terry by Tom Pich.

Statement on the Death of NEA National Heritage Fellow Glenn Ohrlin

A man in a brown cowboy hat and best sits on a stool, holding a guitar.
Portrait of 1985 NEA National Heritage Fellow Glenn Ohrlin by Tom Pich.

Statement on the Death of NEA National Heritage Fellow Bo Dollis

A man in an elaborate blue, white, and silver headress and suit.
Photo of Bo Dollis by Derek S. Bridges
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