I am completely honored to be recognized in this way among these legendary artist congrats to everyone.

The event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please contact Tamica Tanksley at 215-879-7777 or e-mail tamica.tanksley@pasenate.com

State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery County) and his wife Sheryl Lee Ralph will honor musical legends at their 3rd annual Jazz Legacy Awards, which takes place on July 27 at noon at the Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, 738 S. Broad St. in Philadelphia.

This year’s honorees are saxophonists Benny Golson, Bootsie Barnes, and Bobby Zankel, along with violinist Diane Monroe, bass guitarist Jamaladeen Tacuma and a posthumous recognition of jazz historian Harrison Ridley Jr.