Songwriters Hall of Fame
Jazz musicians who received the Songwriters Hall of Fame: list of 6 recipients by year.
The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) is an American institution founded in 1969 by songwriter Johnny Mercer, music publisher/songwriter Abe Olman, and publisher/executive Howie Richmond to honor those whose work preserves and advances the heritage of English-language popular music. In addition to celebrating renowned songwriters, the organization supports the development of new songwriting talent through workshops, showcases, and scholarships. Nile Rodgers, since 2018, has been Chairman.
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Recipients
| 1999 | Peggy Lee American singer (1920–2002) |
| 1971 | Duke Ellington American jazz pianist and composer (1899–1974) |
| 1970 | Scott Joplin American composer, musician, pianist (1867/68-1917) |
| 1970 | Spencer Williams American jazz and popular music composer, pianist, and singer… |
| — | Peter DeRose American composer of jazz and pop music (1900–1953) |
| — | Vincent Rose Italian-born American violinist, pianist, composer, and bandleader |