2025 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert

The 2025 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert took place at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater on Saturday, April 26. Hosted by Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran, the concert featured performances by and in honor of the 2025 NEA Jazz Masters—Marshall Allen, Marilyn Crispell, Gary Gi/node/46386ddins, and Chucho Valdés. Performances included:

  • Marshall Allen and the Sun Ra Arkestra
  • Marilyn Crispell with 2020 NEA Jazz Master and bassist Reggie Workman
  • Chucho Valdés and his ensemble, Chucho Valdés Royal Quartet, including Horacio Hernandez, José A. Gola, and Roberto Jr. Vizcaino Torre
  • David Murray, alongside Russell Carter, Emma Dayhuff, and Marta Sánchez.

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