A National Cultural Initiative
Be present at the beginning.
Join our founding circle to receive invitations, announcements, and behind-the-scenes stories as we prepare for our public launch.
The Initiative
What Is The Next 100 Initiative?
Every generation has the opportunity to preserve what it inherited while investing in what comes next.
The Next 100 Initiative celebrates the legendary artists who shaped jazz while creating opportunities for the musicians who will shape its future.
By honoring iconic artists reaching their centennial while expanding access to instruments, music education, mentorship, and opportunity, we help ensure that jazz continues to inspire generations to come.
Our partnership with the Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center reflects a shared commitment to preserving cultural history while investing in tomorrow's artists.
Every generation has the opportunity to honor what it inherited — and to invest in what comes next.
The Next 100 Initiative exists to do both.
2026 Centennial
Honoring Our 2026 Centennial Artists
- 01
Miles Davis
Centennial · 2026
- 02
John Coltrane
Centennial · 2026
- 03
Roy Haynes
Centennial · 2026
- 04
Jimmy Heath
Centennial · 2026
- 05
Ray Brown
Centennial · 2026
Additional artist stories coming soon.
Save the Date
September 12, 2026
Join us for the official public launch of The Next 100 Initiative at the Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center in Baltimore.
- 100 Miles And Runnin' Art Exhibition
- Live Jazz Concert
- Community Celebration
- Introduction of The Next 100 Initiative
Location
Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute
and Cultural Center
847 N Howard Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Additional details coming soon.
In Partnership
Presented in Partnership with the
Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute
and Cultural Center
