Levon Helm's version of Billy's classic composition I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free, from his recording
Electric Dirt, has been nominated for a Grammy.

Billy recently joined the Celebration for the NEA Jazz Masters of 2010

Billy and NEA Jazz Master Gerald Wilson

NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron and Billy

Photos: Alan S. Bergman

VIDEO: In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday on January 15th, check out Billy's tribute to Dr. King, Heritage; If You Really Are Concerned Then Show It, from the Peaceful Warrior Suite. And, we present the first two videos from the remarkable 1994 collaboration, "Step Into My Dream," featuring the Billy Taylor Trio, and the David Parsons Dance Company.

Check out the Schedule for Jazz at the Kennedy Center 2010

Download Billy Taylor's iPhone App, Jazz Piano. It's free in the iTunes App store.

Download: Cue Sheet for What is Jazz, the booklet that Billy uses for his workshops at the Kennedy Center.