MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2006

The Grand Ballroom at The Pierre
Fifth Avenue at 61st Street
New York City

Cocktail reception 6:30 p.m
Dinner 7:15 p.m

Performance and awards
presentation 8:00-9:30 p.m.

Business Attire

Special Guest Appearances:

Bill Cosby Entertainer

Chico Hamilton Drummer, faculty member, and 1999 Beacons honoree

Charles McPherson Saxophonist

George Wein Founder and CEO, Festival Productions, Inc., board member, 1999 Beacons honoree

Performances by:

Joe Chambers, faculty member

Jimmy Cobb

Slide Hampton

Barry Harris

Jon Hendricks

Al Jarreau

Vic Juris, faculty member

Junior Mance, faculty member

Earl May

Charles McPherson

Peter Mihelich

Neal Miner

Jimmy Owens, faculty member

Bernard Purdie

Francesca Tanksley, faculty member

Andy Watson

Frank Wess

Leroy Williams

Reggie Workman, faculty member

*Performers listed above are subject to change without notice.