Legacy
Celebrating those who shaped the history of jazz in Indianapolis
Celebrating Wes Montgomery in 2023!
Wes Montgomery
Modern Jazz Guitarist
Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame
The Indianapolis Jazz Foundation Virtual Legacy Museum
The Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame is a legacy project curated by the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation. Its mission started in 1998 to recognize, celebrate, and remember those who have made significant long-term contributions to the Indianapolis jazz music scene. This list includes a collection of artists ranging from international jazz luminaries to Indy-based innovators who shaped and continue to shape the jazz world. Learn more about notable musicians, educators, bandleaders, composers, photographers, and historians in the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame.
Full List of Inductees By Year:
1998
Willie Baker
Chuck Carter
Al Cobine
Jimmy Coe
Dick Dickenson
Jim Edison
Pookie Johnson
Jimmy McDaniels
Russell Webster
1999
Eugene Fowlkes
Flo Garvin
Aletra Hampton
Virtue Hampton-Whitted
Anderson White
2000
Duncan Schiedt
2001
J.J. Johnson
Mingo Jones
David Young
2002
Dr. David Baker
Wes Montgomery
Mary Moss
Chuck Workman
2003
Rev. Marvin Chandler
Jack Gilfoy
Cathy Morris
2004
Ralph Adams
Steve Allee
Larry Liggett
Claude Sifferlen
2005
Slide Hampton
Killer Ray Appleton
Larry Clark III
Everett Greene
Bill Lancton
Tom Mullinix
2006
Russell Brown
Monk Montgomery
Buddy Montgomery
Frank Glover
2007
Freddie Hubbard
Hazel Johnson Strong
2008
Joe Deal
Harry Mediema
Melvin Rhyne
2009
Al Coleman
Reggie DuValle
Bill Penick
Frank Smith
Tommy Wills
2014
Ron Brinson
Steve Corn
Edythe Fitzhugh
Larry Wiseman
2015
James Spaulding
Kenny Phelps
Rob Dixon
Errol Grandy
2016
Phil Ranelin
2017
Brent Wallarab
Mark Buselli
2019
Virgil Jones
Mark Sheldon
Frank Steans
2010
Royce Campbell
Rudolph “Rudy” Finnell
Clifford Ratliff
Gilbert Taylor
2011
Allen “Turk” Burk
Carl Hines
Gene Markiewicz
Gary Walters
Steve Weakley
2012
David Allee
Al Kiger
David Andrichik
John VonOhlen
2013
Steve Dokken
Cynthia Layne
Larry McWilliams
Larry Ridley
Harry Risor
Learn more about our rich jazz legacy.
Read biographies, see photos, watch videos, listen to playlists, and more! Learn about each of the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame inductees that have contributed to the history of jazz in Indianapolis.
