National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Stanley Crouch

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2019 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Stanley Crouch. Photo by Frank Stewart

It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of writer, musician, and cultural critic Stanley Crouch, recipient of the 2019 A. B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship for Jazz Advocacy, given each year to an individual who has made major contributions to the appreciation, knowledge, and advancement of jazz.

National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Joe Segal

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Joe Segal at the 2015 NEA Jazz Masters Awards Ceremony & Concert. Photo by Michael G. Stewart
It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of jazz presenter and club owner Joe Segal, recipient of the 2015 A. B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship for Jazz Advocacy, given each year to an individual who has made major contributions to the appreciation, knowledge, and advancement of jazz.

National Endowment for the Arts Statement on National Medal of Arts Recipient Olivia de Havilland

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Olivia de Havilland with President George W. Bush at the 2008 National Medal of Arts ceremony. Photo by James Kegley
It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the death of Olivia de Havilland, recipient of a 2008 National Medal of Arts for her lifetime achievements and contributions to American culture as an actress.

National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Annie Ross

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Annie Ross speaks during the concert after receiving her 2010 NEA Jazz Master Fellowship Award. Photo by Tom Pich.

National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Johnny Mandel

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Johnny Mandel with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at the 2011 NEA Jazz Masters Awards Ceremony & Concert. Photo by Frank Stewart

It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of Johnny Mandel, recipient of a 2011 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in jazz.

National Endowment for the Arts Statement on Rudolfo Anaya

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Rudolfo Anaya, 1992 (Copyright Marion Ettlinger)
It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the death of author Rudolfo Anaya, recipient of a 2001 National Medal of Arts.

National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of National Heritage Fellow Manuel “Cowboy” Donley

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Manuel "Cowboy" Donley performs at the 2014 National Heritage Fellowships Concert. Photo by Michael G. Stewart

It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the death of Tejano musician and singer from Manuel "Cowboy" Donley from Austin, Texas, recipient of a 2014 National Heritage Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts.

National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of National Heritage Fellow Molly Neptune Parker

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2012 National Heritage Fellow Molly Neptune Parker. Photo by Tom Pich

It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the death of Passamaquoddy Basketmaker Molly Neptune Parker from Princeton, Maine, recipient of a 2012 National Heritage Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts.

National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb

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NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb performs at the 2009 NEA Jazz Masters Awards Ceremony & Concert at the Rose Theater at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Photo by Tom Pich
It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of percussionist Jimmy Cobb, recipient of a 2009 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in jazz.

National Endowment for the Arts Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Lee Konitz

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2009 NEA Jazz Master Lee Konitz performs at the 2017 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Shannon Finney
It is with great sadness that the National Endowment for the Arts acknowledges the passing of jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz, recipient of a 2009 NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in jazz.
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