The Jazz Music Awards celebrates the best in today's jazz. The inaugural broadcast is hosted by Dee Dee Bridgewater and Delroy Lindo, under the musical direction of Terri Lyne Carrington, with performances by Dianne Reeves, Kenny Garrett, Orrin Evans, Ledisi, Somi, Lizz Wright, Braxton Cook, Brandee Younger, Jazzmeia Horn, The Baylor Project, Lindsey Webster and Dee Dee Bridgewater.