Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame


Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame

For the 19th time six jazz musicians are inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, reports Chuck Cissel ( Greater Tulsa Reporter ). During the black tie event at the Doubletree Hotel on June 20th the following six musicians will be inducted: Dr. Billy Taylor (Jay McShann Lifetime Achievement Award), Frank Wess (Living Legend), Conrad Herwig (Jazz Inductee), James 'Ace' Moreland (Blues Inductee), Leona Mitchell (International Opera and Gospel Inductee), and the quartet Harmonious Monk (Legacy Tribute Award).

Pictured above: Dr. Billy Taylor (right) and Clare Fischer at the IAJE Convention (photo by Arnaldo DeSouteiro)

1 comment:

D-$ said...

My name is Damany Daniel with the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. Thank you for including the induction ceremony in your blog. I would love to keep you informed about other things going on at the Jazz Hall in the future. Is there an appropriate e-mail address? I can be reached at damany@xposurebusiness.com. Thank you and I look forward to hearing back from you.