LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Monday, June 17, the Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation (AJHF) will induct eight jazz artists and executives from across the Natural State into the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame.
The event will take place at the Arkansas Old State House Museum in the 1885 House of Representatives Chamber at 300 West Markham Street in Little Rock from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Eight talented musicians will be honored at this year's event for their contributions to the performance and support of jazz and the arts.
This year's inductees include:
- Claude Askew, Jr. - Drummer
- Tom Cox - Jazz Educator and Executive
- Robert Ginsberg - Jazz Industry Executive
- David Higginbotham - Guitarist
- Les Pack - Guitarist
- Benjamin Pruitt, Sr. (Posthumously) - Saxophonist
- Dr. Irma I.J. Routen - Vocalist
- Betty Sue Chandler Ward - Pianist
“We are honored to recognize our 17th class of Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame inductees since 1994,” said AJHF co-founder James Thomson. “We are grateful to celebrate our 30-year anniversary this year as we honor these eight outstanding Arkansas musicians and executives who have made significant contributions to jazz in Arkansas.”
