Oct 19 - By Charles J. Gans, Associated Press Writer
Guitarist George Benson had a chance to reconnect with his jazz roots when he was honored by the National Endowment for the Arts as one of its 2009 Jazz Masters. But it was another newly minted Jazz Master, Belgian-born Toots Thielemans, who provided the most moving moment at the NEA's annual ceremony to present the nation's highest jazz honor.
Oct 3 - By Charles J. Gans, Associated Press Writer
Quincy Jones was among six musicians named as National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters for 2008.
Oct 7 - By Associated Press
Big-band leader Toshiko Akiyoshi, pianist Ramsey Lewis and vocalist Jimmy Scott were among those selected by the National Endowment for the Arts as the newest Jazz Masters, the nation's highest jazz honor.
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