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. This list includes notable musicians, educators, bandleaders, composers, photographers, and historians. New members are nominated and inducted into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame each year.