It's a swingin' time in Tampa as the world of jazz honors its' legends at the International Jazz Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremonies for 1996.

Mutli-talented entertainer Steve Allen hosts an evening of tributes and performances with honorees Al Grey, Illinois Jacquet, Rosemary Clooney, Lou Donaldson, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Frank Foster, Ray Brown, James Moody, and Lionel Hampton.

Joining them as presenters and featured performers are Dorothy Donegan, Wynton Marsalis, Al Jarreau, Junior Mance, Grady Tate, Jimmy McGriff, and the Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of Grover Mitchell.

1. Opening - Count Basie Orchestra
2. One O'Clock Jump - Count Basie Orchestra
3. Opening Remarks - Dr. Nathan Davis
4. Remarks by Steve Allen
5. The Blues - Steve Allen / Count Basie Orchestra
6. Here's That Rainy Day / I Can't Get Started / Hallelujah Boogie Woogie - Dorothy Donegan
7. Lover Man - Al Grey
8. Award Presentation to Al Grey
9. Backstage Rehearsal
10. Award Presentation to Illinois Jacquet
11. Port of Rico - Illinois Jacquet
12. Award Presentation to Rosemary Clooney
13. I Got it Bad (And That Ain't Good) - Rosemary Clooney
14. Award Presentations to George Wein and for Dave Brubeck
15. Remarks by Congressman John Conyers, Jr.
16. Award Presentation to Lou Donaldson
17. Blues Walk - Lou Donaldson
18. Award Presentation to Harry "Sweets" Edison
19. Shiny Stockings - Harry "Sweets" Edison and Wynton Marsalis
20. Remarks by Mrs. Cab Calloway
21. Award Presentation to Frank Foster
22. Here's That Rainy Day - Frank Foster
23. Special Presentation to Frank Foster
24. Award Presentation to Ray Brown
25. Take the "A" Train - Ray Brown
26. Award Presentation to James Moody
27. Autumn Leaves - James Moody and Nathan Davis
28. Remarks by Al Jarreau
29. Award Presentation to Lionel Hampton
30. Flying Home - Lionel Hampton and Illinois Jacquet
31. Closing