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The nation's capital rolled out the red carpet Sunday for five titans of the performing arts at the 32nd annual Kennedy Center Honors.

D ave Brubeck is one of the most popular and original artists in jazz history. Ever since he took college campuses by storm in the 1950s, Brubeck has been renowned for compositions that mix jazz with modern Euroclassical influences and deploy advanced harmonies and unique time signatures.

Out of sight to many, but never out of mind, is Petersburg musician Doug Smith. Seated in a wheelchair instead of on a piano bench, the much-respected pianist, composer and recording artist has come to the conclusion that he must "reinvent" his music.

Actor Robert De Niro, musician Bruce Springsteen and funnyman Mel Brooks are among the entertainers whose careers will be celebrated at this year's Kennedy Center Honors Gala in December.

Home : Features : Events : Award Shows : Kennedy Center Honors recipients including Springsteen, De Niro, and Brooks Kennedy Center Honors recipients including Springsteen, De Niro, and Brooks 10-Sep-2009 Written by: Elaine Campion Kennedy Center Honors award five artists who have wowed the performing arts world with their lifetime of ...

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced the selection of the individuals who will receive the Kennedy Center Honors of 2009.