Bix Lives Award
Bix Lives Award
2024 Bix Lives Award Recipient
Andy Schumm
2024 Bix Lives Award Ceremony
2023 Bix Lives Award Recipient Steve Trainor
Since 2007, the Bix Lives Award has been awarded to those who exemplify what it means to keep Bix’s Legacy alive. Recipients are selected annually by the Bix Lives Award Committee, which consists of past award members and representatives from both the Bix Museum and Bix Society, through those nominated for the honor. A bronze likeness of Bix is presented to the recipient during a ceremony at the annual Bix Jazz Festival.
Criteria for the award
An Individual, Group, or Organization who, over the years, has shown a concentrated effort in promoting, preserving, and presenting the musical genius of Bix Beiderbecke.
An Individual, Group, or Organization who, over the years, has created a greater understanding of Bix Beiderbecke’s contribution to American Music Culture.
An Individual, Group, or Organization who, over the years, has proven to be an advocate for Bix Beiderbecke and his legacy by their efforts in learning and promoting the history of Bix Beiderbecke’s life.
If you would like to nominate an Individual, Group, or Organization for this award, please contact us at contactbixmuseum@gmail.com with your nomination or fill out the form below. Please explain why your nominee fits these criteria and is deserving of the award. The Bix Lives Award Committee gives fair consideration to all nominations they receive. The decision for nominees is held in the Spring of every year and presented at the Annual Bix Festival. Nominations are typically gathered between August 9-February 18 each year
2020 Bix Lives Award Recipients Josh Duffee and Carol Schaefer with Museum Director Nathaniel Kraft
2022 Bix Lives Award Recipient Vince Giordano (right) at his award ceremony with 2014 Bix Lives Award Recipient Dr. Albert Haim (left)
Nominate for the Bix Lives Award
2023 Bix Lives Award Ceremony
2022 Bix Lives Award recipient Vince Giordano’s award speech.
Past Bix Lives Award Recipients
2007- Rich Johnson, Moline, IL
2008- Phil Evans, Bakersfield, CA
2009- Jean Pierre Lion, Paris, France
2011- Billy Barnes, Los Angeles, CA
2011- Bill Donahoe, New Jersey
2012- Howard Braren, Davenport, IA
2013- Gerri Bowers, Davenport, IA
2014- Dr. Albert Haim, Setauket, NY
2015- Dick Hyman, New York, NY
2016- Randy Sandke, Shohola, PA
2017- Joe and Laura Hesse, Davenport, IA
2018- Albert Van Tieghem, Sarasota, FL
2019- Muriel and Ray Voss, Davenport, IA
2020- Josh Duffee, Davenport, IA
2020- Carol Schaefer, Davenport, IA
2021- Jim Petersen, Davenport, IA
2022- Vince Giordano, New York, NY
2023- Steve Trainor, Hampton, IL