Bill Evans is a real serious jazz pianist who, in my book, crossed over boundaries in terms of color. He used the piano as his canvas.

Henry's built a performance area especially for her. She is also a spokesperson for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; her appearance in commercials for the ASPCA featured "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face".

Roberta Flack is best known for her Hot 100 #1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Feel Like Makin' Love" as well as "Where Is the Love" and "The Closer I Get to You" two of her many duets with Donny Hathaway. She and U2 are the only artists to win the award in consecutive years.