Des Moines may not the JAZZ "capital of the world", but that hasn't stopped the Greater Des Moines Community Jazz Center (CJC) from recognizing the musical contributions of some of the city's most popular and influential musicians. 

  Started in 2001, the Des Moines Jazz Hall of Fame was established to honor those musicians who have been proud to call Des Moines (or Central Iowa) home.  Musicians selected for the Des Moines Jazz Hall of Fame have not only influenced future generations of musicians, but have provided the city's jazz fans with years of musical adventure and enjoyment.

  Each October since 2001, Des Moines' jazz fans have gathered at Adventureland Inn in Altoona to celebrate the contributions of these individuals.  In addition, the CJC presents Special Recognition Awards to musicians, teachers, promoters or others that have contributed to JAZZ in Central Iowa.  Another award known as "The Bobby Dawson Award" is also presented to a student musician who has been actively involved with CJC jam sessions and activities.  For information about the next upcoming "CJC Jazz Hall of Fame and Special Recognition Awards", contact Phyllis Leaverton at 515 / 276-0777.