2019 Maria Fisher Founder's Award recipient Terence Blanchard accepts his award to applause from (from left) Keith David, Lizz Wright, Institute Chairman Herbie Hancock, Institute Advisory Board member Dee Dee Bridgewater, Cassandra Wilson and former Mayor of New Orleans Mitch Landrieu 1998 Vocals Competition winner Jane Monheit performs with bassist Alan Hampton and saxophonist Antonio Hart at the 2019 Competition Finals & All-Star Gala Concert, December 3, 2019 Actor and vocalist Keith David performs with Institute alumni Walter Smith III, Dayna Stephens, Billy Buss and Colin Stranahan at the 2019 Competition Finals & All-Star Gala Concert, December 3, 2019