On the 30th day of September in the year 2004, Jazz at Lincoln Center celebrated the dedication of the Nesuhi Ertegun Hall of Fame and the official induction of its inaugural class of members.

The Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame is a multimedia installation featuring an 18-foot video wall, interactive computer kiosks and touch-activated virtual plaques. Visitors can celebrate the lives, artistry and music of the jazz greats so integral to the art form and industry. The content on kiosks is also available on the internet.

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Open to the public, the Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame is the inner sanctum of Jazz at Lincoln Center's new home, Frederick P. Rose Hall, where all are welcome to listen to jazz and revel in its spirit.