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| Louis Armstrong Foundation presents Satchmo Award to George Coleman  The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation (LAEF) will present the world-renowned tenor saxophonist, bandleader and educator George Coleman with the 15th annual Satchmo Award for his spectacular seven decades of jazz musicianship and education at Dizzy's Club, Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 pm.The Satchmo Award is a testament to Louis Armstrong's enduring legacy, celebrating artists who, like him, have dedicated their lives to jazz. Coleman joins a list of renowned past award winners, including Ron Carter, Jimmy Heath, Herb Alpert, Sheila Jordan and Reggie Workman. The event, held during the yearly Jazz Congress, a two-day series of workshops, panels and networking opportunities organized by Jazz at Lincoln Center, will feature the George Coleman Quintet with guitarist Peter Bernstein, drummer George Coleman, Jr., pianist Steve Myerson and bassist John Webber, Throughout the concert will be special guest performances by saxophonists Eric Alexander, Adam Brenner, Sarah Hanahan, Alexander McCabe, Gideon Tazelaar and Camille Thurman. write your comments about the article :: © 2025 Jazz News :: home page |