Congratulations Jonathan Karrant - 2026 Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame Inductee
The Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation - Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame
Michael Cobb, president of The Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation (AJHF), announced song stylist Jonathan Karrant is among the 2026 inductees to the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame. Michael Cobb announced the inductees at Celebrate International Jazz Day on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center Museum of African American History, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Born and raised in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Karrant performed in concerts and events around his home state, working with Deli Smith and The Don Bailey Quartet. Since then, Karrant has called New York, California, and Las Vegas home, where he has enjoyed splendid success working in some of the finest jazz venues and performing arts centers.
Karrant continues to return to Arkansas to perform for various events and charities, including: The Arkansas Woman of the Year Gala, Art Around the World (Fort Smith Regional Arts Museum); Reynolds Cancer House, Crisis Intervention Center, and with The Arkansas Symphony. The singer maintains a biannual residence at Fort Smith’s 906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge, where he presents his well anticipated and received Christmas Show.
Permanently based in Las Vegas, Karrant has been a leading force for jazz, contributing much to the arts and culture of the community. He is a preserver and innovator of mainstream jazz, intent on keeping one of America’s original art forms thriving.
The AJHF will hold the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Jazz Celebration at the historic Dreamland Ballroom, 800 West 9th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 7 PM.
Selected Discography
Jonathan Karrant, featuring Jane Monheit and Houston Person - Love Dance (Virtuoso Music, 2023).
Jonathan Karrant - Eclectic (Virtuoso Music, 2023).
Jonathan Karrant - Christmas Wish (Virtuoso Music, 2023)
Jonathan Karrant - My Mother’s Eyes (Virtuoso Music, 2024).
Jonathan Karrant - Your Song (Virtuoso Music, 2025).
Jonathan Karrant with The Joe Alterman Trio - Live in Concert (Virtuoso Music, 2025).