Saturday, June 29, 2013

Jarrett, Braxton among 2014 NEA Jazz Masters

FILE - This undated file photo provided by ECM Records shows pianist Keith Jarrett. The NEA announced Thursday, June 27, 2013, that its 2014 Jazz Masters, the nation's highest jazz honor, will go to pianist Keith Jarrett, saxophonist-composer Anthony Braxton, bassist-educator Richard Davis, and educator Jamey Aebersold. Jarrett was cited by the NEA for his work in both the jazz and classical fields. (AP Photo/EMC Records, Jimmy Katz)

FILE - This undated file photo provided by ECM Records shows pianist Keith Jarrett. The NEA announced Thursday, June 27, 2013, that its 2014 Jazz Masters, the nation's highest jazz honor, will go to pianist Keith Jarrett, saxophonist-composer Anthony Braxton, bassist-educator Richard Davis, and educator Jamey Aebersold. Jarrett was cited by the NEA for his work in both the jazz and classical fields. (AP Photo/EMC Records, Jimmy Katz)

(AP) ? Pianist Keith Jarrett says "only music excites me, and awards and ceremonies do not." But the pianist says he feels honored to receive the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award, joining many past recipients who've influenced him.

The NEA announced Thursday that its 2014 Jazz Masters ? the nation's highest jazz honor ? also include avant-garde saxophonist-composer Anthony Braxton, bassist-educator Richard Davis, and educator Jamey Aebersold.

Jarrett was cited by the NEA for his work in both the jazz and classical fields. His latest release, "Somewhere," marks the 30th anniversary of his trio with bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Jack DeJohnette. His recording of J.S. Bach's "Six Sonatas for Violin and Keyboard" with violinist Michelle Makarski is due out in September.

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Online:

www.arts.gov/honors/jazz

Associated Press

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