The Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) is honoring two longtime champions of music and musicians, guitarist, singer and songwriter George Benson and philanthropist Eden Alpert.
Benson will receive the Tommy LiPuma Award, honoring his extraordinary career of recording excellence, while Alpert will receive the Quincy Jones Love and Peace Humanitarian Award in recognition of her philanthropic work and generous support of musicians throughout the years.
A 10-time Grammy Award winner, NEA Jazz Master and recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, George Benson has built an extraordinary seven-decade career as a guitarist, singer, songwriter and recording artist.
Eden Alpert, entrepreneur and managing partner of Vibrato Grill Jazz, has spent years supporting musicians and helping bring exceptional artists to audiences.
The event will bring together an extraordinary group of musicians, artists, philanthropists and supporters for a special evening of music and storytelling.
The evening will feature performances by Wyclef Jean, Isaiah Sharkey and Aloe Blacc, Carmen Lundy and Patrice Rushen, NEA Jazz Master, pianist, R&B singer, producer, songwriter and musical director.
Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Jazz Foundation of America’s lifesaving work, providing meaningful housing, healthcare, disaster-relief support and employment opportunities to more than 2,000 jazz, blues and roots musicians nationwide.
For 37 years, the Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) has been keeping jazz, blues, roots, and R&B alive by helping the musicians who have played the soundtrack to our lives.
The event will take place at Vibrato Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Circle, Los Angeles, CA 90077, with doors and check-in beginning at 6:00 p.m., dinner and wine at 7:00 p.m., and the live auction, tributes and performances beginning at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets and sponsorship information are available at www.jazzfoundation.org/vibrato26.
