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Vaska
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Birth Name Vaska Kuvarati
Born 1958
Origin Tirana, Albania
Genres Smooth Jazz, Blues, Funky, Pop
Instrument Guitar
Occupation Musician, Composer
Years Active 1980 - Present
Birth Name Vaska Kuvarati
Born 1958
Origin Tirana, Albania
Genres Smooth Jazz, Blues, Funky, Pop
Instrument Guitar
Occupation Musician, Composer
Years Active 1980 - Present
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Nicola
Mingo |
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Birth Name Nicola Mingo
Date of Birth 13.09.1963
Born Napoli-Italy
Genres Hard Bop,Modal Jazz,Post Bop
Mainstrim Jazz.
Instrument Guitar
Years Active 1985 - Present
Labels Universal Music, Emarcy Jazz
Associated Act Wes Montgomery
Website www.myspace.com/nicolamingo |
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Hektor
Duri
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Birth Name Hektor Duri
Born 1973, Tirana/Albania
Genres Blues, Jazz, Funk, Pop, Rock
Occupations Musician,Composer, Band Leader
Instruments Bass, Guitar
Yeras Active 1990 - Present |
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Elina
Duni
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Birth Name Elina Duni
Born May 1981, Tirana, Albania
Genres Jazz
Occupation Singer
Labels Meta Records
Web Site www.elinaduni.com |
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Kujtim
Spahiu
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Birth Name Kujtim Spahiu
Origin Tirana, Albania
Genres Blues, Jazz Rock, Soul Jazz,
Jazz-Funk, Classical, Pop
Instrument Guitar
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Emiljan
Dhimo
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Birth Name Emiljan Dhimo
Born Tirana, Albania
Genres Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Funk, Pop
Occupations Musician
Instrument Drumm, Viola
Yars active 1988 – present
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Ervin
Dhimo
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Birth Name Ervin Dhimo
Birth Date 1972
Born Tirana, Albania
Genres Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Experimental
Occupation Musician, Band Leader, Educator
Instrument Bass
Years Active 2000 - present
Web Site www.ervindhimo.com |
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Brikel
Guga
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Birth Name Brikel Guga
Also known as Keli
Birth Date 04 Prill 1976
Born Tirana, Albania
Genres Jazz, Smothh jazz, Funk, Pop
Occupations Musician, Band Leader, Composer
Instrument Sax Tenor, Sax Soprano
Years active 1995 – present
Labels Diventa Records, Jass Studio |
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Yusef
Lateef |
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| Birth name | William Emanuel Huddleston | | Born | October 9, 1920 (1920-10-09) (age 90) Chattanooga , Tennessee United States | | Genres | Jazz , New Age music , Jazz fusion , swing | | Occupations | Musician , Author | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone , flute , oboe , bamboo flute , shehnai , shofar , arghul , koto | | Labels | Prestige , YAL Records | | Associated acts | Cannonball Adderley , Elvin Jones , Adam Rudolph |
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Wycliffe
Gordon |
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| Birth name | Wycliffe Gordon | | Born | c. 1967 | | Origin | Waynesboro, Georgia | | Genres | Jazz | | Instruments | trombone , didgeridoo , also trumpet , tuba , Piano and vocals | | Associated acts | Randy Sandke , Maurice Hines |
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Woody
Shaw |
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| Birth name | Woody Herman Shaw, Jr. | | Born | December 24, 1944(1944-12-24) | | Origin | Laurinburg, NC ; Newark, NJ ; U.S. | | Died | May 10, 1989(1989-05-10) (44 years old); Bellevue Hospital ; NYC | | Genres | Hard Bop , Post-Bop , Modal Jazz , Avant-garde jazz , | | Occupations | Trumpeter , Composer , Bandleader , Clinician , | | Instruments | Trumpet , Flugelhorn , Cornet | | Labels | Columbia , Muse , Elektra , Blue Note , Fantasy , Contemporary , Concord Music Group | | Associated acts | Art Blakey , McCoy Tyner , Freddie Hubbard , Eric Dolphy , Joe Henderson , Bobby Hutcherson , Horace Silver , Max Roach , Andrew Hill | | Website | WOODYSHAW.COM |
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Woody
Herman |
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| Birth name | Woodrow Charles Herman | | Born | May 16, 1913(1913-05-16) | | Origin | Milwaukee, Wisconsin , U.S. | | Died | October 29, 1987(1987-10-29) (aged 74) | | Genres | Big band music Swing , Cool jazz | | Occupations | Bandleader , Saxophonist , Clarinetist , Singer | | Instruments | Saxophone , Clarinet , Vocals | | Associated acts | Isham Jones |
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Wes
Montgomery |
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| Birth name | John Leslie Montgomery | | Born | March 6, 1923(1923-03-06) Indianapolis, Indiana , U.S. | | Died | June 15, 1968(1968-06-15) (aged 45) Indianapolis, Indiana , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , soul jazz , crossover jazz , mainstream jazz , hard bop | | Occupations | Musician , songwriter | | Instruments | Guitar | | Labels | Riverside , Verve , A&M | | Notable instruments | | | Gibson L-5 CES | |
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Wayne
Shorter |
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| Born | August 25, 1933 (1933-08-25) (age 77) Newark , New Jersey , United States | | Genres | Modal jazz , crossover jazz , post-bop , hard bop , jazz fusion | | Occupations | Musician , composer | | Instruments | Saxophone | | Years active | 1959–present | | Labels | Blue Note , Columbia , Verve | | Associated acts | Art Blakey , Miles Davis , Weather Report |
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Warren
Baby
Dodds |
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| Birth name | Warren Dodds | | Born | December 24, 1898 | | Origin | New Orleans , Louisiana , USA | | Died | February 14, 1959 | | Genres | Jazz , dixieland | | Occupations | Drummer | | Instruments | Drums | | Associated acts | Johnny Dodds , Jelly Roll Morton , Art Hodes |
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Walter
Page |
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| Birth name | Walter Sylvester Page | | Also known as | "Hoss" | | Born | February 9, 1900 | | Origin | Gallatin, Missouri , USA | | Died | December 20, 1957 | | Genres | Jazz , Swing | | Occupations | Double bassist | | Instruments | Double bass | | Associated acts | Bennie Moten , Count Basie , Oran 'Hot Lips' Page |
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Walter
Booker |
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| Birth name | Walter Booker | | Born | December 17, 1933 | | Origin | Prairie View, Texas , USA | | Died | November 24, 2006 | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Double bassist | | Instruments | Double bass | | Associated acts | Cannonball Adderley |
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Vinnie
Colaiuta |
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| Birth name | Vincent Colaiuta | | Born | February 5, 1956 (1956-02-05) (age 54) Brownsville, Pennsylvania , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , Fusion , Rock , Funk , Bebop , Pop | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Drums | | Years active | 1978–present | | Associated acts | Frank Zappa , Sting , Chick Corea , Jeff Beck , Herbie Hancock , Tal Wilkenfeld , Five Peace Band , Megadeth | | Website | Official website | | Notable instruments | | | Gretsch Drum kit | |
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Vince
Guaraldi |
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| Birth name | Vincent Anthony Guaraldi | | Born | July 17, 1928(1928-07-17) | | Origin | San Francisco, California , United States | | Died | February 6, 1976(1976-02-06) (aged 47) | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician, singer-songwriter , Soundtrack | | Instruments | Piano , Electric Piano , Guitar , vocals | | Years active | 1953–1976 | | Labels | Warner Bros. Records Fantasy Records | | Associated acts | Vince Guaraldi Trio Cal Tjader Peanuts | | Website | VinceGuaraldi.com |
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Viktoria
Tolstoy |
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| Birth name | Louise Viktoria Kjellberg | | Born | July 29, 1974 (1974-07-29) (age 36) Sigtuna Municipality , Stockholm County , Sweden | | Genres | Jazz | | Website | www.viktoriatolstoy.com/ |
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Victor
Wooten |
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| Birth name | Victor Lemonte Wooten | | Born | September 11, 1964 (1964-09-11) (age 46) Mountain Home , Idaho , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , jazz fusion | | Occupations | Musician , songwriter , producer , author | | Instruments | Electric Bass , Upright bass , fiddle , cello , banjo | | Years active | 1980–present | | Associated acts | Béla Fleck and the Flecktones , Steve Bailey , Vital Tech Tones , SMV , Greg Howe , Dave Matthews Band , Chick Corea Elektric Band | | Website | www.victorwooten.com | | Notable instruments | | | Fodera Monarch Fodera Monarch Yin-Yang (4 string) | |
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Tricky
Sam
Nanton |
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| Birth name | Joseph Nanton | | Born | February 1, 1904(1904-02-01) | | Origin | New York City | | Died | July 20, 1946(1946-07-20) (aged 42) | | Genres | Jazz , Swing | | Instruments | trombone | | Associated acts | Duke Ellington |
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Toots
Thielemans |
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| Birth name | Jean-Baptiste Frédéric Isidor, Baron Thielemans | | Born | 29 April 1922 (1922-04-29) (age 88) Brussels , Belgium | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician , Composer | | Instruments | Harmonica , guitar , professional whistling | | Years active | 1949–present | | Website | Official site |
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Tony
Williams |
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| Birth name | Anthony Tillmon Williams | | Born | December 12, 1945(1945-12-12) Chicago , Illinois , U.S. | | Origin | Boston , Massachusetts , U.S. | | Died | February 23, 1997(1997-02-23) (aged 51) | | Genres | Jazz post-bop Jazz fusion | | Occupations | Drummer , Music producer | | Instruments | Drums | | Years active | 1961–1997 | | Associated acts | Miles Davis , The Tony Williams Lifetime , Sam Rivers , Jackie McLean , Alan Dawson , V.S.O.P. |
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Tony
Levin |
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| Born | June 6, 1946 (1946-06-06) (age 64) in Boston, Massachusetts , US | | Genres | Progressive rock , progressive metal , experimental rock , pop , jazz | | Occupations | Musician , songwriter , vocalist | | Instruments | Bass , Chapman Stick , double bass , synthesizer , vocals | | Years active | 1970–present | | Labels | Papa Bear Records | | Associated acts | King Crimson , Liquid Tension Experiment , Peter Gabriel , Bruford Levin Upper Extremities , Head , Bozzio Levin Stevens , Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe | | Website | Official website | | Notable instruments | | | Chapman Stick Music Man Stingray | |
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Tommy
Flanagan |
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| Birth name | Thomas Lee Flanagan | | Born | 16 March 1930 | | Origin | Detroit, Michigan , USA | | Died | 16 November 2001 | | Genres | Bop Hard bop Mainstream jazz | | Occupations | Pianist | | Instruments | Piano | | Associated acts | Ella Fitzgerald John Coltrane Kenny Dorham Quartet |
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Tommy
Dorsey |
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| Birth name | Thomas Francis Dorsey, Jr. | | Born | November 19, 1905(1905-11-19) | | Origin | Shenandoah, Pennsylvania , U.S. | | Died | November 26, 1956(1956-11-26) (aged 51) | | Genres | Big band Swing Jazz | | Occupations | Bandleader | | Instruments | Trombone Trumpet Cornet | | Years active | 1920s–1956 | | Labels | RCA, Decca, OKeh, Columbia | | Associated acts | California Ramblers Jimmy Dorsey Jean Goldkette Paul Whiteman Frank Sinatra Buddy DeFranco Buddy Rich Jo Stafford Connie Haines Glenn Miller The Boswell Sisters Dick Haymes Gene Krupa Sy Oliver Nelson Riddle | | Notable instruments | | | Trombone | |
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Tom
Kennedy |
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| Born | August 21, 1960 (1960-08-21) (age 50) | | Genres | Traditional Jazz . Swing , Jazz fusion | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Double bass , Bass guitar |
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Thelonious
Monk |
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| Birth name | Thelonious Sphere Monk | | Born | October 10, 1917(1917-10-10) Rocky Mount, North Carolina , U.S. | | Origin | Rocky Mount, North Carolina, U.S. | | Died | February 17, 1982(1982-02-17) (aged 64) Englewood, New Jersey , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , bebop , hard bop | | Occupations | Pianist , composer | | Instruments | Piano | | Labels | Blue Note , Prestige , Riverside , Columbia | | Website | http://www.monkzone.com |
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Thad
Jones |
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| Birth name | Thaddeus Joseph Jones | | Born | March 28, 1923(1923-03-28) | | Origin | Pontiac, Michigan , United States | | Died | August 21, 1986(1986-08-21) (aged 63) Copenhagen , Denmark | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician , composer | | Instruments | Trumpet | | Associated acts | Count Basie , Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band , Herbie Hancock |
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Terry
Bozzio |
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| Birth name | Terry John Bozzio | | Also known as | Terry "Ted" Bozzio | | Born | December 27, 1950 (1950-12-27) (age 59) San Francisco , California , U.S. | | Genres | Rock , Jazz , Synthpop , Classical , alternative | | Occupations | Musician , songwriter | | Instruments | Drums , percussion , keyboards | | Years active | 1972–present | | Associated acts | Frank Zappa , UK , Missing Persons , HoBoLeMa , Jeff Beck , Korn , Fantômas , Debbie Harry | | Website | www.terrybozzio.com |
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Terence
Blanchard |
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| Born | March 13, 1962 (1962-03-13) (age 48) | | Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana , USA | | Genres | Modern Jazz , Hard Bop | | Occupations | musician bandleader composer arranger film score writer | | Instruments | Trumpet Piano | | Years active | 1980 – present | | Labels | Blue Note (present) Sony Classical Columbia | | Associated acts | Art Blakey Donald Harrison Branford Marsalis Spike Lee Kasi Lemmons Terence Blanchard Quintet featuring Brice Winston Fabian Almazan Derrick Hodge Kendrick Scott | | Website | TerenceBlanchard.com |
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Terell
Stafford |
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| Birth Name | Terell Lamark Stafford | | Born | November, 1966 (age 41) | | Origin | Miami, Florida , USA | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Trumpet player | | Years active | 1995-Present | | Website | Official website |
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Teddy
Wilson |
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| Birth name | Theodore Shaw Wilson | | Born | November 24, 1912(1912-11-24) Austin, Texas | | Died | July 31, 1986(1986-07-31) (aged 73) Hillsdale, New Jersey | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Pianist | | Instruments | Piano | | Associated acts | Louis Armstrong Earl Hines Billie Holiday Lester Young Lena Horne Benny Goodman |
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Ted
Heath |
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| Birth name | George Edward Heath | | Also known as | Ted | | Born | 30 March 1902(1902-03-30) Wandsworth , South London , England | | Died | 18 November 1969(1969-11-18) (aged 67) Virginia Water , Surrey , England | | Genres | Big Band , jazz | | Occupations | Bandleader , composer | | Instruments | Trombone | | Years active | 1916–1969 | | Labels | Decca , London |
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Tal
Farlow |
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| Birth name | Talmage Holt Farlow | | Born | June 7, 1921 | | Origin | Greensboro, North Carolina , USA | | Died | July 25, 1998 (aged 77), New York City , New York | | Genres | Mainstream jazz , bebop , cool jazz | | Occupations | Guitarist , Sign Painter | | Instruments | Guitar | | Associated acts | Red Norvo , Artie Shaw |
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| T.S.Monk |
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| Birth name | Thelonious Sphere Monk, III | | Born | December 27, 1949 (1949-12-27) (age 60) | | Origin | New York , New York , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , hard bop , post-bop , neo-bop | | Occupations | Musician , drummer , percussionist , composer , bandleader | | Instruments | Drums , percussion | | Years active | 1980–present | | Labels | Blue Note | | Website | Website |
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Susannah
McCorkle |
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| Birth name | Susannah McCorkle | | Born | 4 January 1946 | | Origin | Berkeley, California | | Died | May 19, 2001(2001-05-19) (aged 55) | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Singer | | Instruments | Vocals | | Labels | Concord Records |
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Sun
Ra |
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| Birth name | Herman Poole Blount | | Also known as | Sun Ra, Le Sony'r Sun Ra | | Born | May 22, 1914(1914-05-22) | | Origin | Birmingham , Alabama , United States | | Died | May 30, 1993(1993-05-30) (aged 79) | | Genres | Hard bop , swing , avant-garde jazz , free jazz , experimental music | | Occupations | Bandleader , composer | | Instruments | Hammond organ , piano , organ , keyboards , Minimoog , Celesta | | Years active | 1934–1993 | | Labels | El Saturn Records , Impulse! , MPS Records , ESP-Disk , Black Saint , A&M , Leo | | Associated acts | Arkestra |
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| Sting |
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| Birth name | Gordon Matthew Sumner | | Also known as | Sting | | Born | 2 October 1951 (1951-10-02) (age 59) Wallsend , England, UK | | Genres | Rock , pop , jazz | | Occupations | Musician, Singer-songwriter, Producer, Actor | | Instruments | vocals, bass guitar, guitar, double bass, keyboards, Saxophone, Lute | | Years active | 1971–present. | | Labels | A&M Records Deutsche Grammophon Universal Music Group | | Associated acts | The Police | | Website | sting.com | | Notable instruments | | | Fender Precision Bass Fender Jazz Bass Fender Telecaster Bass | |
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Steve
Turre |
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| Born | September 12, 1948 (1948-09-12) (age 62) | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician, arranger, educator | | Instruments | Trombone , conch shells | | Labels | Verve , Telarc , HighNote | | Associated acts | Sanctified Shells, Rahsaan Roland Kirk , Carlos Santana , Ray Charles | | Website | SteveTurre.com |
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Steve
Swallow |
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| Birth name | Steve Swallow | | Born | October 4, 1940 (1940-10-04) (age 70) | | Origin | Fair Lawn, New Jersey , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Double bassist , Electric bassist | | Instruments | Double bass , Electric upright bass | | Labels | Palmetto Records | | Associated acts | Jimmy Giuffre , Art Farmer , Carla Bley , John Scofield , |
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Steve
Rodby |
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| Born | December , 1954(1954-12-00) Joliet , Illinois United States | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician , producer | | Instruments | Double bass , bass guitar | | Associated acts | Pat Metheny Group , Lyle Mays |
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Steve
Khan |
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| Birth Name | Steve Cahn | | Born | April 28, 1947 (1947-04-28) (age 63) | | Origin | Los Angeles, California | | Genres | Jazz | | Instruments | jazz guitar | | Labels | Columbia Records Novus Records | | Associated acts | Steely Dan , Billy Joel , Hubert Laws , Billy Cobham , James Brown , Maynard Ferguson , Weather Report , Bob James |
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Steve
Gadd |
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| Birth name | Stephen Kendall Gadd | | Born | April 9, 1945 (1945-04-09) (age 65) Irondequoit, New York , United States | | Genres | Jazz , Bebop , Rock music , Blues , R&B | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | drums , Tympani , Percussion | | Website | http://www.drstevegadd.com/ |
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Stanton
Moore |
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| Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana , United States | | Genres | Jazz funk , blues , heavy metal , funk rock , alternative rock | | Instruments | Drums | | Years active | 1990s–present | | Labels | Telarc , Verve / Blue Thumb , Fog Cit | | Associated acts | Galactic , Stanton Moore Trio, Midnite Disturbers, Garage A Trois , Street Sweeper Social Club | | Website | StantonMoore.com |
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Stanley
Jordan |
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| Born | July 31, 1959 (1959-07-31) (age 51) in Chicago , United States | | Genres | Jazz , jazz fusion | | Occupations | Musician Songwriter | | Years active | 1982–present | | Labels | Blue Note / Capitol / EMI Records | | Website | StanleyJordan.com | | Notable instruments | | | Vigier Arpege | |
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Stanley
Clarke |
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| Birth name | Stanley Clarke | | Born | June 30, 1951 (1951-06-30) (age 59) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States | | Genres | Jazz , jazz fusion , funk , rock , pop , R&B | | Occupations | Musician , Composer , Film scoreer | | Instruments | Double bass , bass guitar , piano , organ , vocals | | Years active | 1966–present | | Labels | Polydor , Epic , Jazz Door , Heads Up International , Columbia , Sony , Portrait , Nemperor Records, IMS Records | | Associated acts | Return to Forever , Chick Corea , Jeff Beck , Clarke/Duke Project , SMV , Animal Logic , George Duke | | Notable instruments | | | Alembic Stanley Clarke Signature | |
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Stan
Kenton |
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| Birth name | Stanley Newcomb Kenton | | Born | December 15, 1911(1911-12-15) | | Origin | Wichita, Kansas , United States | | Died | August 25, 1979(1979-08-25) (aged 67) | | Genres | Jazz , West Coast jazz , swing music | | Occupations | Bandleader , pianist , composer , arranger | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1930s-1970s | | Labels | Capitol , Decca , Creative World | | Associated acts | Maynard Ferguson , Zoot Sims , Anita O'Day , June Christy , Chris Connor , Art Pepper , Pete Rugolo , Eddie Safranski |
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Stan
Getz |
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| Birth name | Stanley Getz | | Born | February 2, 1927(1927-02-02) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , U.S. | | Died | June 6, 1991(1991-06-06) (aged 64) Malibu, California , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz Bossa nova West coast jazz Cool jazz | | Occupations | Saxophonist | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone Clarinet Alto saxophone Oboe Piano | | Years active | 1943–1991 | | Labels | Verve Records | | Associated acts | João Gilberto , Tom Jobim , Astrud Gilberto , Charlie Byrd , Chet Baker , Gary Burton , Cal Tjader , Woody Herman |
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Stacey
Kent |
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| Birth name | Stacey Kent | | Born | March 27, 1966 (1966-03-27) (age 44) | | Origin | South Orange, New Jersey | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Singer | | Instruments | Vocals | | Years active | 1996 – present | | Labels | Blue Note /EMI | | Website | Official site |
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Sophie
Milman |
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| Born | Ufa , Russia | | Genres | Jazz Pop Standards | | Occupations | Singer Songwriter | | Instruments | Vocals Piano | | Years active | 2004–present | | Labels | Linus Entertainment | | Website | www.linusentertainment.com/ |
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Sonny
Stitt |
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| Birth name | Edward Stitt | | Born | February 2, 1924 | | Origin | Boston , Massachusetts , USA | | Died | July 22, 1982(1982-07-22) (aged 58) | | Genres | Jazz , Bebop , hard bop | | Occupations | Saxophonist | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone , Alto saxophone | | Associated acts | Billy Eckstine , Gene Ammons , Eddie Davis , Charlie Parker , Miles Davis |
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Sonny
Simmons |
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| Birth name | Huey Simmons | | Born | August 4, 1961 (1961-08-04) (age 49), Sicily Island , LA , USA | | Origin | Oakland , CA , USA | | Genres | Jazz | | Instruments | Alto saxophone , English horn | | Labels | ESP-Disk | | Website | sonnysimmons.org |
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Sonny
Rollins |
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| Birth name | Theodore Walter Rollins | | Also known as | Newk | | Born | September 7, 1930 (1930-09-07) (age 80) | | Origin | New York, New York , United States | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Saxophonist | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone , soprano saxophone | | Labels | Prestige , Blue Note , Contemporary , RCA Victor , Impulse! , Milestone | | Associated acts | Jackie McLean , Max Roach , Clifford Brown , Miles Davis , Thelonious Monk |
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Sonny
Clark |
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| Birth name | Conrad Yeatis Clark | | Born | July 21, 1931(1931-07-21) Herminie , Pennsylvania , U.S. | | Died | January 13, 1963(1963-01-13) (aged 31) New York , New York , U.S. | | Genres | Hard bop | | Occupations | Pianist | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1953–1962 | | Labels | Blue Note |
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Slide
Hampton |
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| Birth name | Locksley Wellington Hampton | | Born | April 21, 1932 (1932-04-21) (age 78) | | Origin | Jeannette , Pennsylvania , United States | | Genres | Jazz , Hard bop | | Occupations | Musician Bandleader Composer Arranger Educator | | Instruments | Trombone , Flugelhorn | | Years active | 1950's – Present | | Labels | MCG Jazz , Atlantic , Epic | | Associated acts | Slide Hampton Ultra Big Band, Slide Hampton World of Trombones, Slide Hampton Trombone All-Stars | | Website | www.SlideHampton.com |
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Slam
Stewart |
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| Birth name | Leroy Elliott Stewart | | Born | September 21, 1914(1914-09-21) | | Origin | Englewood, New Jersey , U.S. | | Died | December 10, 1987(1987-12-10) (aged 73) | | Genres | Jazz | | Instruments | Double bass |
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Simon
Phillips |
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| Born | 6 February 1957 (1957-02-06) (age 53) London , England | | Genres | Rock , hard rock , heavy metal , jazz fusion , jazz | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Drums , percussion , keyboards | | Years active | 1969–present | | Associated acts | Toto , The Who , David Coverdale , Judas Priest , Far Corporation , RMS , Gary Moore , Michael Schenker Group , Doves of Fire , Gordon Giltrap , PSP | | Website | www.simon-phillips.com |
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Sideny
Bechet |
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| Born | May 14, 1897(1897-05-14) New Orleans , Louisiana , U.S. | | Died | May 14, 1959(1959-05-14) (aged 62) Garches , France | | Genres | Jazz Dixieland | | Occupations | Clarinetist Saxophonist Composer | | Instruments | Clarinet Soprano saxophone | | Associated acts | Louis Armstrong Tommy Ladnier |
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Shirley
Horn |
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| Birth name | Shirley Horn | | Born | May 1, 1934 | | Origin | Washington, D.C. , U.S. | | Died | October 20, 2005 | | Genres | Jazz Blues music | | Occupations | Singer Pianist | | Instruments | Vocals , Piano | | Labels | Verve Records | | Associated acts | Miles Davis Dizzy Gillespie Toots Thielemans Ron Carter |
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Shelly
Manne |
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| Birth name | Sheldon Manne | | Born | June 11, 1920 New York , New York , USA | | Died | September 26, 1984(1984-09-26) (aged 64) Los Angeles , California , USA | | Genres | Jazz Cool jazz Third stream | | Occupations | Drummer , Percussionist , Composer , Bandleader | | Instruments | drums , percussion | | Years active | 1939–1984 |
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Scott
Joplin |
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| Birth name | Scott Joplin | | Born | c. 1867 | | Origin | Texarkana , Texas | | Died | April 1, 1917 (aged 49) New York City , New York | | Genres | Ragtime , march , waltz , and song | | Occupations | Composer musician , and pianist | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1895–1917 |
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Sarah
Vaughan |
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| Birth name | Sarah Lois Vaughan | | Also known as | "Sassy" "The Divine One" "Sailor" | | Born | March 27, 1924(1924-03-27) | | Origin | Newark, New Jersey , United States | | Died | April 3, 1990(1990-04-03) (aged 66) | | Genres | Vocal jazz , bebop , cool jazz , traditional pop | | Occupations | Singer | | Years active | 1942–1989 | | Labels | Columbia , Mercury , Roulette , Pablo |
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Sam
Rivers |
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| Birth name | Samuel Carthorne Rivers | | Born | September 25, 1923 (1923-09-25) (age 87) | | Origin | El Reno, Oklahoma , USA | | Genres | Avant-garde jazz Free jazz | | Occupations | Musician Bandleader Composer | | Instruments | Saxophone Clarinet Flute Harmonica Piano | | Years active | 1950s–present | | Labels | Blue Note , RCA , Impulse , Stunt | | Associated acts | Quincy Jones Miles Davis Dizzy Gillespie Bobby Hutcherson Andrew Hill Jimmy Lyons Dave Holland | | Website | Sam Rivers |
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Russell
Malone |
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| Birth name | Russell Malone | | Born | November 8, 1963 (1963-11-08) (age 46) Albany , Georgia , United States | | Genres | jazz | | Occupations | musician | | Instruments | guitar | | Years active | 1980s–present |
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Roy
Haynes |
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| Birth name | Roy Owen Haynes | | Born | March 13, 1925 (1925-03-13) (age 85) Boston, Massachusetts , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz Bebop Hard bop | | Occupations | Bandleader Percussionist Composer | | Instruments | Drums | | Years active | 1945–present | | Labels | Mainstream , Emarcy , Impulse! , Galaxy , Pacific Jazz , Evidence , Vogue , Original Jazz Classics |
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Roy
Hargrove |
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| Birth name | Roy Anthony Hargrove | | Born | October 16, 1969 (1969-10-16) (age 41) | | Origin | Waco , Texas , United States | | Genres | Latin jazz Mainstream jazz Post bop Hard bop M-Base Soul | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Trumpet , Flugelhorn | | Years active | 1987- present | | Labels | Verve Records , Emarcy Records , RCA Novus | | Associated acts | Crisol, D'Angelo , The RH Factor , Johnny Griffin , Joe Henderson , Wynton Marsalis , David "Fathead" Newman , Joshua Redman , Stanley Turrentine |
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Roy
Eldridge |
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| Birth name | Roy David Eldridge | | Born | January 30, 1911(1911-01-30) | | Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , U.S. | | Died | February 26, 1989(1989-02-26) (aged 78) | | Genres | Jazz Swing Big Band | | Occupations | Trumpeter | | Instruments | Trumpet | | Associated acts | Charlie Barnet |
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Roy
Ayers |
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| Birth name | Roy Ayers | | Born | September 10, 1940 (1940-09-10) (age 70) Los Angeles , California United States | | Genres | Jazz Jazz-Fusion Funk Acid Jazz Disco Soul jazz R&B House music | | Occupations | Musician , Songwriter , Film scorer | | Instruments | Vocals Vibraphone Keyboards | | Years active | 1962–present | | Labels | Atlantic Records , Polydor Records , Ichiban Records , Golden Mink | | Associated acts | RAMP Roy Ayers Ubiquity Fela Kuti | | Website | Roy Ayers' official site |
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Roswell
Rudd |
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| Birth name | Roswell Hopkins Rudd, Jr. | | Born | 17 November 1935 (1935-11-17) (age 75) Sharon , Connecticut United States | | Genres | Jazz , Dixieland , Free jazz , avant-garde jazz . | | Occupations | Musician , songwriter , Professor | | Instruments | Trombone , | | Years active | 1957 - present | | Labels | Columbia , Sunnyside , Universal , DIW , Verve | | Associated acts | Eli's Chosen Six , New York Art Quartet , Archie Shepp , Thelonious Monk |
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Rosemary
Clooney |
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| Born | May 23, 1928(1928-05-23) Maysville, Kentucky , U.S. | | Died | June 29, 2002(2002-06-29) (aged 74) Beverly Hills, California , U.S. | | Genres | Traditional pop , vocal jazz | | Occupations | Singer , Actress | | Years active | 1946–2001 | | Labels | Columbia MGM Coral RCA Victor Reprise Dot United Artists Concord Jazz | | Website | Rosemary Clooney Palladium website |
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Ron
Carter |
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| Born | May 4, 1937 (1937-05-04) (age 73) | | Origin | Ferndale , Michigan , U.S. | | Genres | Orchestral jazz Mainstream jazz Third Stream | | Occupations | Professor Clinician Jazz musician | | Instruments | Double bass Cello | | Years active | 1960–present |
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Rod
Stewart |
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| Birth name | Roderick David Stewart | | Born | 10 January 1945 (1945-01-10) (age 65) North London [1] , England | | Genres | pop , blue-eyed soul , rhythm and blues | | Occupations | Singer-songwriter, musician | | Instruments | Vocals , guitar , banjo , harmonica | | Years active | 1964–present | | Labels | Vertigo , Mercury , Riva , Warner Bros. , Atlantic , J | | Associated acts | The Steampacket , The Jeff Beck Group , Faces | | Website | RodStewart.com |
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Robben
Ford |
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| Born | December 16, 1951 (1951-12-16) (age 58) Woodlake , California , United States | | Genres | Blues , jazz fusion , jazz , rock | | Occupations | Musician , songwriter | | Instruments | Guitar , saxophone | | Years active | 1969–present | | Associated acts | John Mayall's Bluesbreakers , Chick Corea Gregg Allman Band , L.A. Express | | Website | Robbenford.com | | Notable instruments | | | Baker Guitars Robben Ford Signature Model | |
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Richard
Bona |
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| Birth name | Bona Pinder Yayumayalolo | | Born | October 28, 1967 (1967-10-28) (age 43) Minta , Cameroon | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Bassist , Double bassist , Singer , multi-instrumentalist , Composer | | Instruments | Electric bass , Double bass , percussion , vocals , guitar | | Labels | Universal Music Columbia Records Sony Records Verve Records GRP Records | | Associated acts | Pat Metheny Group , Zawinul Syndicate | | Website | Official Website |
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Rex
Stewart |
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| Birth name | Rex William Stewart | | Born | 22 February 1907 | | Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | | Died | 7 September 1967 | | Genres | Jazz | | Instruments | cornet | | Associated acts | Duke Ellington |
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Reggie
Workman |
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| Birth name | Reginald Workman | | Born | June 26, 1937 (1937-06-26) (age 73) | | Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , avant-garde jazz , hard bop . | | Instruments | Double Bass | | Associated acts | Gigi Gryce , Roy Haynes , Red Garland , James Moody , Art Blakey 's Jazz Messengers , Yusef Lateef , Pharoah Sanders , Herbie Mann , Thelonious Monk |
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Ray
Nance |
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| Birth name | Ray Willis Nance | | Born | December 10, 1913(1913-12-10) | | Origin | Chicago, Illinois , United States | | Died | January 28, 1976(1976-01-28) (aged 62) | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Trumpeter , Vocalist , Violinist | | Instruments | Trumpet , Vocals , Violin | | Associated acts | Duke Ellington |
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Ray
Brown |
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| Birth name | Raymond Matthews Brown | | Born | October 13, 1926(1926-10-13) | | Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , USA | | Died | July 2, 2002(2002-07-02) (aged 75) | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Double bassist | | Instruments | Double bass | | Associated acts | Oscar Peterson , Dizzy Gillespie , Diana Krall |
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Ray
Barretto |
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| Born | April 29, 1929 | | Origin | New York | | Died | February 17, 2006 (aged 76) | | Genres | Latin jazz, Salsa, Jazz | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Congas, Drums, Percussion |
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Rashied
Ali |
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| Birth name | Robert Patterson | | Born | July 1, 1933(1933-07-01) Philadelphia , Pennsylvania United States | | Died | August 12, 2009(2009-08-12) (aged 76) New York City , New York United States | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Drums | | Years active | 1963 - | | Labels | Tzadik Records | | Associated acts | John Coltrane , Phalanx | | Website | Rashied Ali's Homepage |
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Randy
Weston |
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| Born | April 6, 1926 (1926-04-06) (age 84) | | Origin | Brooklyn , New York , USA | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Pianist , Composer , Bandleader | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1950s–present | | Labels | Verve , Riverside , Antilles | | Website | www.RandyWeston.info |
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Randy
Crowford |
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| Birth name | Veronica Crawford | | Born | February 18, 1952 (1952-02-18) (age 58) Macon , Georgia , United States | | Genres | Jazz , R&B , Disco | | Occupations | Singer | | Instruments | Vocals | | Years active | 1970s-present | | Labels | Warner Bros. Records |
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Randy
Brecker |
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| Birth name | Randal Edward Brecker | | Also known as | Randy Brecker | | Born | November 27, 1945 (1945-11-27) (age 65) Cheltenham , Pennsylvania | | Origin | U.S.A. | | Genres | Jazz , Fusion , Funk , R&B , Rock | | Instruments | Trumpet and Flugelhorn | | Associated acts | Brecker Brothers , Stanley Turrentine , Billy Cobham , Bruce Springsteen , Lou Reed , Sandip Burman , Charles Mingus , Blood, Sweat & Tears , Horace Silver , Frank Zappa , Parliament-Funkadelic , Gary Husband's Force Majeure , Chris Parker , Jaco Pastorius , Dire Straits | | Website | http://www.randybrecker.com/ |
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Ramsey
Lewis |
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| Birth name | Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis, Jr. | | Born | May 27, 1935 (1935-05-27) (age 75) | | Origin | Chicago , Illinois , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , jazz funk , pop | | Occupations | Composer , pianist , radio personality | | Instruments | Piano , keyboards | | Years active | 1956–present | | Labels | MCA , Columbia , Blue Note | | Associated acts | Young-Holt Unlimited | | Website | www.ramseylewis.com |
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Ralph
Towner |
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| Birth name | Ralph Towner | | Born | 1 March 1940 (1940-03-01) (age 70) | | Origin | Chehalis, Washington | | Genres | Jazz , classical , folk , world | | Occupations | Guitarist | | Instruments | 12-string guitar , classical guitar , piano | | Labels | ECM Records | | Associated acts | Oregon , Weather Report Gary Burton , Gary Peacock Jan Garbarek | | Website | http://www.ralphtowner.com/ |
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Rahsaan
Roland
Kirk |
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| Birth name | Ronald Theodore Kirk | | Born | August 7, 1935(1935-08-07) Columbus , Ohio , United States | | Died | December 5, 1977(1977-12-05) (aged 42) | | Genres | Jazz Hard-bop Soul jazz Post-bop Avant-garde jazz Mainstream jazz | | Occupations | Musician , composer , arranger, bandleader | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone , clarinet , stritch , manzello , flute | | Years active | 1955–1977 | | Labels | King , Chess , Prestige , Mercury , Limelight , Verve , Atlantic , Warner Bros | | Website | http://www.alfanet.hu/kirk/index2.html |
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Queen
Latifah |
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| Birth name | Dana Elaine Owens | | Born | March 18, 1970 (1970-03-18) (age 40) | | Origin | Newark, New Jersey , U.S. | | Genres | R&B , soul , jazz , hip-hop | | Occupations | Singer-songwriter , record producer , rapper , actress , spokesperson , author | | Instruments | Piano , vocals | | Years active | 1988–present | | Labels | Verve , Interscope , Motown , Tommy Boy , Warner Bros. , PolyGram | | Website | www.QueenLatifah.com |
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Pops
Foster |
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| Birth name | George Murphy Foster | | Born | May 19, 1892 | | Origin | Ascension Parish , Louisiana , USA | | Died | October 29, 1969(1969-10-29) (aged 77) | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Bassist , Tubist , Trumpeter | | Instruments | String bass , Tuba , Trumpet | | Associated acts | King Oliver , Kid Ory |
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Pink
Martini |
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| Origin | Portland , Oregon , United States | | Genres | Jazz , latin , lounge music , classical , others | | Years active | 1994–present | | Labels | Heinz (USA), Naïve (Europe), Wrasse (UK) | | Website | pinkmartini.com | | Members | | | Thomas Lauderdale (artistic director) China Forbes Robert Taylor Gavin Bondy Paloma Griffin Brian Davis Derek Rieth Martin Zarzar Phil Baker Timothy Nishimoto Maureen Love | | | Past members | | | Doug Smith Jonas Tauber David Eby John Wager Richard Rothfus Pepe Raphael | |
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Philly
Joe
Jones |
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| Philly Joe Jones | | | Birth name | Joseph Rudolph Jones | | Born | July 15, 1923(1923-07-15) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States | | Died | August 30, 1985(1985-08-30) (aged 62) | | Genres | Jazz , hard bop , bebop , cool jazz , modal | | Occupations | Drummer | | Instruments | Drums | | Associated acts | Miles Davis |
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Phil
Woods |
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| Birth name | Philip Wells Woods | | Born | November 2, 1931 (1931-11-02) (age 79) Springfield, Massachusetts , USA | | Genres | Bop Hard Bop , Post-bop | | Occupations | Bandleader , composer saxophone player | | Instruments | Alto saxophone Soprano saxophone Clarinet | | Labels | Philology | | Associated acts | Quincy Jones , Buddy Rich , Thelonious Monk , Dizzy Gillespie , Wes Montgomery , Gene Krupa , Benny Goodman , Billy Joel , Steely Dan , Paul Simon and Aretha Franklin |
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Pharoah
Sanders |
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| Birth name | Farrell Sanders | | Born | October 13, 1940 (1940-10-13) (age 70) | | Origin | Little Rock, Arkansas , U.S. | | Genres | Free jazz Avant-garde jazz World fusion Post-bop Hard bop | | Occupations | Saxophonist , band leader | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone , flute , piccolo , tambourine |
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Peter
Erskine |
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| Birth name | Peter Erskine | | Born | June 5, 1954 (1954-06-05) (age 56) Somers Point , New Jersey United States | | Origin | Somers Point , New Jersey , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Drummer , composer | | Instruments | drums percussion | | Years active | 1972–present | | Associated acts | Stan Kenton Orchestra , Weather Report , Word of Mouth , Steely Dan , Maynard Ferguson , Kate Bush , Diana Krall , Eliane Elias , Queen Latifah , Linda Ronstadt | | Website | www.petererskine.com |
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Perez
Prado |
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| Birth name | Pérez Prado, Dámaso | | Also known as | The King of Mambo | | Born | December 11, 1916(1916-12-11) Matanzas , Cuba | | Died | September 14, 1989(1989-09-14) (aged 72) Mexico City , Mexico | | Genres | Mambo | | Occupations | Musician, arranger, bandleader, composer |
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Percy
Heath |
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| Birth name | Percy Heath | | Born | April 30, 1923(1923-04-30) | | Origin | Wilmington, North Carolina , USA | | Died | April 28, 2005(2005-04-28) (aged 81) | | Genres | Bebop Hard bop Cool jazz | | Occupations | Double bassist | | Instruments | Double bass , Cello | | Associated acts | Dizzy Gillespie , Jimmy Heath , Miles Davis , Johnny Griffin |
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Peggy
Lee |
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| Birth name | Norma Deloris Egstrom | | Born | May 26, 1920(1920-05-26) Jamestown, North Dakota , U.S. | | Died | January 21, 2002(2002-01-21) (aged 81) Bel Air, California , U.S. | | Genres | Traditional pop , jazz | | Occupations | Singer , actress songwriter | | Years active | 1941–2000 | | Labels | Decca Records Capitol Records | | Associated acts | Jo Stafford , Patti Page , Rosemary Clooney |
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Paul
Desmond |
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| Birth name | Paul Emil Breitenfeld | | Also known as | "The Stork" | | Born | November 25, 1924(1924-11-25) | | Origin | San Francisco , California , United States | | Died | May 30, 1977(1977-05-30) (aged 52) | | Genres | Cool jazz West Coast jazz Mainstream jazz | | Occupations | Saxophonist Composer Arranger | | Instruments | Alto saxophone Clarinet | | Labels | Columbia Records RCA Victor Horizon Records CTI Records | | Associated acts | Dave Brubeck Ed Bickert Gerry Mulligan Jim Hall Chet Baker |
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Paul
Chambers |
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| Birth name | Paul Laurence Dunbar Chambers, Jr. | | Born | April 22, 1935(1935-04-22) Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania United States | | Died | January 4, 1969(1969-01-04) (aged 33) | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Upright bass , tuba , baritone saxophone , baritone horn | | Labels | Blue Note Records , Prestige Records , Verve Records , Riverside Records | | Associated acts | Miles Davis Quintet |
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Paul
Bley |
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| Birth name | Paul Bley | | Born | November 10, 1932 (1932-11-10) (age 78) | | Origin | Montreal , Canada | | Genres | Free jazz Avant-garde jazz Post bop | | Instruments | Piano | | Associated acts | Charlie Parker , Lester Young , Charles Mingus , Sonny Rollins , Ornette Coleman , Jimmy Giuffre , Steve Swallow , Chet Baker , Gary Peacock , Paul Motian , Annette Peacock , Charlie Haden , John Scofield , Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen , Bill Frisell , John Abercrombie , Michael Urbaniak , Yitzhak Yedid , Pat Metheny , Jaco Pastorius | | Notable instruments | | | piano, Moog synthesizer, ARP synthesizer, Fender Rhodes | |
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Patrice
Rushen |
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| Birth name | Patrice Louise Rushen | | Born | September 30, 1954 (1954-09-30) (age 56) Los Angeles , California United States | | Genres | Jazz , jazz fusion , R&B , jazz-funk , pop , soul , post-disco , urban | | Occupations | Musician , Composer , Record producer , Music director , Educator | | Instruments | Vocals , Piano , keyboardist , flute , clarinet , percussion | | Years active | 1972–present | | Labels | Prestige , Elektra , Arista , GRP , Aix Entertainment, Discovery | | Website | www.patricerushen.com |
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Pat
Martino |
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| Birth name | Pat Azzara | | Born | August 25, 1944 (1944-08-25) (age 66) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician , songwriter | | Instruments | Guitar | | Years active | 1959–present | | Labels | Prestige , Muse , Cobblestone , Warner Bros. , 32 Jazz , Evidence , Mythos, Camden , Blue Note , APM Records | | Website | http://www.patmartino.com |
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Palle
Danielsson |
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| Birth name | Palle Danielsson | | Born | October 15, 1946 (1946-10-15) (age 64) | | Origin | Stockholm , Sweden | | Genres | Free jazz Post bop | | Occupations | Bandleader , Composer , Double bassist | | Instruments | Double bass | | Associated acts | Keith Jarrett |
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Oscar
Pettitford |
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| Born | 30 September 1922(1922-09-30) Okmulgee , Oklahoma | | Died | 8 September 1960(1960-09-08) (aged 37) Copenhagen , Denmark | | Genres | Jazz | | Instruments | Double Bass , Cello | | Years active | 1942–1960 |
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Oscar
Peterson |
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| Birth name | Oscar Emmanuel Peterson | | Born | August 15, 1925(1925-08-15) | | Origin | Montreal , Quebec , Canada | | Died | December 23, 2007(2007-12-23) (aged 82) Mississauga , Ontario , Canada | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Pianist , composer | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1945–2007 | | Labels | Mercury , MPS , Pablo , Telarc , Verve | | Website | www.oscarpeterson.com |
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Ornette
Coleman |
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| Born | March 9, 1930 (1930-03-09) (age 80) Fort Worth , Texas , United States | | Genres | free jazz , free funk , avant-garde jazz , jazz-rock | | Occupations | musician, composer | | Instruments | alto saxophone tenor saxophone violin trumpet | | Years active | 1958–present | | Website | ornettecoleman.com |
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Norman
Brown |
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| Birth name | Norman Brown | | Born | December 18, 1963 (1963-12-18) (age 46) | | Origin | Kansas City, Missouri , United States | | Genres | Smooth Jazz , jazz fusion | | Occupations | Guitarist Vocalist | | Instruments | Guitar Vocals | | Labels | Mo Jazz 1992 - 1998 Warner Bros. Records 1998 - 2004 Peak Records 2006 - present | | Associated acts | Russ Freeman BWB (band) | | Website | official site |
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Norah
Jones |
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| | Geethali Norah Jones Shankar | | Born | March 30, 1979 (1979-03-30) (age 31) Brooklyn, New York , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , blues , pop , soul , folk , country , smooth jazz , fusion jazz , roots rock , alternative rock | | Occupations | Singer-songwriter , musician , actress | | Instruments | Vocals , piano/keyboards , guitar | | Years active | 2001–present | | Labels | Blue Note | | Associated acts | The Little Willies , El Madmo , Liberation Prophecy , Wax Poetic , Peter Malick , Willie Nelson , Ray Charles , Q-Tip | | Website | www.norahjones.com |
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Niels-Henning
Orsted
Pedersen |
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| Also known as | NHØP | | Born | May 27, 1946(1946-05-27) | | Origin | Osted, Denmark | | Died | April 19, 2005(2005-04-19) (aged 58) | | Genres | Bop Hard bop Avant-garde jazz | | Occupations | Double-bassist | | Instruments | Double-bass | | Years active | 1960s–2005 | | Associated acts | Kenny Drew Oscar Peterson Joe Pass |
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Nat
King
Cole |
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| Birth name | Nathaniel Adams Coles | | Born | March 17, 1919(1919-03-17) Montgomery, Alabama , United States | | Died | February 15, 1965(1965-02-15) (aged 45) Santa Monica, California , United States | | Genres | Vocal jazz , swing , traditional pop , jump blues , vocal | | Occupations | Singer-songwriter , pianist | | Instruments | Piano , guitar | | Years active | 1935–1965 | | Labels | Decca , Capitol | | Associated acts | Natalie Cole , Frank Sinatra , Dean Martin |
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Muggsy
Spanier |
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| Birth name | Francis Joseph Julian Spanier | | Also known as | Joseph Spanier | | Born | November 9, 1906 | | Origin | Chicago, Illinois | | Died | February 12, 1967 | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Trumpeter / Cornettist | | Instruments | Trumpet , Cornet |
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Mose
Allison |
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| Birth name | Mose John Allison, Jr. | | Born | November 11, 1927 (1927-11-11) (age 83) Tippo , Tallahatchie County, Mississippi | | Genres | Jazz , jazz blues , blues | | Instruments | Piano , vocals , trumpet | | Years active | 1956–present | | Website | moseallison.com |
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Monty
Alexander |
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| Birth name | Montgomery Bernard Alexander | | Born | June 6, 1944 (1944-06-06) (age 66) Kingston , Jamaica | | Genres | Jazz , reggae | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Piano , melodica | | Years active | 1958–present | | Website | montyalexander.com |
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Modern
Jazz
Quartet |
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| Also known as | MJQ, Milt Jackson Quartet | | Genres | Jazz | | Years active | 1946–1974, 1981–1993 | | Labels | Savoy , Prestige , Apple , Atlantic | | Members | | | Milt Jackson John Lewis Percy Heath Connie Kay | | | Past members | | | Kenny Clarke | |
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Mindi
Abair |
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| Birth Name | Mindi Abair | | Born | May 23, 1969 (1969-05-23) (age 41) | | Genres | Smooth Jazz | | Occupations | Saxophonist Vocalist Keyboardist Flutist | | Instruments | Vocals Saxophone Keyboard Flute | | Labels | Heads Up |
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Miles
Davis |
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| Birth name | Miles Shelby Dewey Davis III | | Born | May 26, 1926(1926-05-26) Alton , Illinois , United States | | Died | September 28, 1991(1991-09-28) (aged 65) Santa Monica , California, United States | | Genres | Jazz , hard bop , bebop , cool jazz , modal , fusion , third stream , jazz rap | | Occupations | Bandleader , composer , trumpeter , artist | | Instruments | Trumpet , flugelhorn , piano , organ , vocals | | Years active | 1944–1975, 1980–1991 | | Associated acts | Billy Eckstine , Charlie Parker , Miles Davis Quintet , Gil Evans | | Website | www.milesdavis.com |
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Mildred
Bailey |
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| Born | February 27, 1907, Tekoa, Washington | | Died | December 12, 1951 (age 44), Poughkeepsie , New York | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Singer | | Instruments | Vocals | | Associated acts | Red Norvo |
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Miff
Mole |
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| Birth name | Irving Milfred Mole | | Also known as | Miff Mole | | Born | March 11, 1898(1898-03-11) | | Origin | Roosevelt, New York | | Died | April 29, 1961(1961-04-29) (aged 63) | | Genres | Jazz | | Instruments | trombone | | Associated acts | Miff Mole and his (Little) Molers |
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Michael
Manring |
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| Also known as | Manthing | | Born | June 1960 | | Origin | Washington, D.C. , United States | | Genres | Jazz , World | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Bass guitar | | Years active | 1975–present | | Labels | Windham Hill , Highstreet, Alchemy, Manthing | | Website | www.manthing.com |
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Michael
Buble |
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| Birth name | Michael Steven Bublé | | Born | 9 September 1975 (1975-09-09) (age 35) Burnaby , British Columbia , Canada | | Genres | Vocal , big band , jazz , easy listening , blues , soft rock | | Occupations | Singer, songwriter, actor | | Instruments | Vocals, piano | | Years active | 1996–present | | Labels | 143 / Reprise | | Associated acts | Naturally 7 , Jann Arden , Laura Pausini , Boyz II Men , Chris Botti , Leon Jackson | | Website | Official website |
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Michael
Brecker |
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| Birth name | Michael Leonard Brecker | | Born | March 29, 1949(1949-03-29) Cheltenham , Pennsylvania , U.S. | | Died | January 13, 2007(2007-01-13) (aged 57) New York City , New York , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , jazz fusion , funk , R&B , rock | | Occupations | Saxophonist , composer | | Instruments | Saxophone , EWI | | Years active | 1969–2007 | | Website | http://www.michaelbrecker.com |
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Melody
Gardot |
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| Born | February 2, 1985 (1985-02-02) (age 25), New Jersey | | Origin | Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States | | Genres | Jazz , acoustic , blues | | Occupations | Singer-songwriter , musician | | Instruments | Vocals , piano , guitar | | Years active | 2005-present | | Labels | UCJ / Verve (2009–present) | | Website | www.melodygardot.com |
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Mel
Torme |
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| Birth name | Melvin Howard Torme | | Also known as | The Velvet Fog | | Born | September 13, 1925(1925-09-13) Chicago, Illinois , U.S. | | Died | June 5, 1999(1999-06-05) (aged 73) Los Angeles, California , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz | | Instruments | Vocals , drums , ukulele , piano | | Years active | 1933–1999 |
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McCoy
Tyner |
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| Birth name | Alfred McCoy Tyner | | Born | December 11, 1938 (1938-12-11) (age 71) | | Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States | | Genres | Hard bop Cuban jazz Modal jazz Mainstream jazz Post bop | | Occupations | Musician Composer Bandleader | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1960–present | | Labels | Impulse! Blue Note Milestone Telarc | | Associated acts | John Coltrane | | Website | http://mccoytyner.com |
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Maynard
Ferguson |
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| Birth name | Walter Maynard Ferguson | | Born | May 4, 1928(1928-05-04) | | Origin | Verdun , Quebec , Canada | | Died | August 23, 2006(2006-08-23) (aged 78) | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Bandleader , trumpeter | | Instruments | Trumpet , flugelhorn , soprano saxophone , baritone horn | | Years active | 1939–2006 | | Associated acts | Big Bop Nouveau , Stan Kenton Orchestra | | Website | maynardferguson.com | | Notable instruments | | | Superbone , Firebird | |
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Max
Roach |
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| Birth name | Maxwell Lemuel Roach | | Born | January 10, 1924(1924-01-10) | | Origin | Township of Newland , North Carolina | | Died | August 16, 2007(2007-08-16) (aged 83) | | Genres | Jazz | | Instruments | drums percussion | | Associated acts | M'Boom |
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Mary
Lou
Williams |
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| Birth name | Mary Elfrieda Scruggs | | Born | May 8, 1910(1910-05-08) | | Origin | Atlanta, Georgia , USA | | Died | May 28, 1981(1981-05-28) (aged 71) Durham, North Carolina , USA | | Genres | Free Jazz Hard bop Swing Third Stream Big Band Gospel | | Occupations | Stride pianist , Composer , Bandleader | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1920s–1981 | | Labels | Atlantic , Asch , Brunswick , Circle , Decca , Inner City , Folkways , King , Pablo , Victor , Vogue | | Website | Mary Lou Williams at rutgers.edu |
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Mark
King |
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| Born | 20 October 1958 (1958-10-20) (age 52) | | Origin | Cowes , Isle of Wight , England | | Genres | Pop/Funk | | Occupations | Singer , bassist | | Instruments | Vocals , bass guitar , drums | | Years active | 1979–present | | Labels | Polydor RCA Virgin | | Associated acts | Level 42 | | Notable instruments | | | Thumb Jaydee Mark King Signature Alembic Mark King Signature Status Graphite "The KingBass" Mark King Signature | |
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Mal
Waldron |
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| Birth name | Malcolm Earl Waldron | | Born | August 16, 1925 | | Origin | New York City | | Died | December 2, 2002 (age 77) | | Genres | Modal jazz Avant-garde jazz Hard bop Post bop | | Occupations | Pianist | | Instruments | Piano | | Labels | Enja Records , Prestige Records | | Associated acts | Mal Waldron Quintet Mal Waldron Trio Jeanne Lee Steve Lacy |
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Madeleine
Peyroux |
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| Also known as | Madi | | Born | 1974 Athens , Georgia , United States | | Genres | Jazz , blues | | Occupations | Singer-songwriter , guitarist | | Instruments | Voice , guitar | | Labels | Rounder , Atlantic | | Associated acts | The Lost Wandering Blues and Jazz Band | | Website | http://www.madeleinepeyroux.com/ |
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Lucky
Thompson |
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| Birth name | Eli Thompson | | Born | June 16, 1924 | | Origin | Columbia, South Carolina , United States | | Died | July 30, 2005(2005-07-30) (aged 81) | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Saxophonist | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone , soprano saxophone | | Associated acts | Lionel Hampton , Don Redman , Billy Eckstine , Lucky Millinder , Count Basie , Dizzy Gillespie , Charlie Parker |
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Louis
Jordan |
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| Also known as | "The King of the Jukebox" | | Born | July 8, 1908(1908-07-08) Brinkley , Arkansas , U.S. | | Died | February 4, 1975(1975-02-04) (aged 66) Los Angeles , California , U.S. | | Genres | Jump blues , Jazz , Blues , R&B , Big band , Comedy music | | Occupations | Bandleader , songwriter , singer , saxophonist , actor | | Instruments | Alto saxophone , saxophone , piano , clarinet | | Years active | 1932–1960s | | Labels | Decca , Mercury | | Associated acts | Tympany Five |
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Louis
Armstrong |
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| Birth name | Louis Daniel Armstrong | | Born | August 4, 1901 New Orleans , Louisiana , U.S. | | Died | July 6, 1971(1971-07-06) (aged 69) Corona , Queens , New York City , U.S. | | Genres | Dixieland , jazz , swing , traditional pop | | Occupations | Musician | | Years active | c. 1914–1971 | | Associated acts | Joe "King" Oliver , Ella Fitzgerald , Kid Ory |
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Louie
Bellson |
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| Birth name | Luigi Paulino Alfredo Francesco Antonio Balassoni | | Also known as | Louis Bellson | | Born | July 6, 1924(1924-07-06) Rock Falls, Illinois , U.S. | | Died | February 14, 2009(2009-02-14) (aged 84) Los Angeles, California , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician , composer , arranger , bandleader | | Instruments | Drums | | Years active | 1931–2009 | | Associated acts | Benny Goodman , Tommy Dorsey , Harry James , Duke Ellington , Jimmy Dorsey , Count Basie , Ella Fitzgerald , many others |
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Lou
Donaldson |
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| Born | November 1, 1926 (1926-11-01) (age 84) | | Origin | Badin, North Carolina , U.S. | | Genres | Bebop , hard bop , jazz blues , soul jazz | | Occupations | Bandleader , composer , saxophonist | | Instruments | Alto saxophone | | Years active | 1952–present | | Associated acts | Milt Jackson , Clifford Brown , Art Blakey , Jimmy Smith , Lonnie Smith |
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Lonnie
Johnson |
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| Birth name | Alonzo Johnson | | Born | February 8, 1899(1899-02-08) | | Origin | New Orleans , Louisiana | | Died | June 16, 1970(1970-06-16) (aged 71) | | Genres | St. Louis blues Country blues Piedmont blues Jazz blues | | Instruments | Guitar , Vocals , violin | | Labels | Okeh Bluebird King Bluesville |
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Lizz
Wright |
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| Born | 22 January 1980 (1980-01-22) (age 30) Hahira , Georgia United States | | Genres | Jazz , gospel music , blues | | Occupations | Musician , Composer | | Instruments | Vocals | | Labels | Verve Records | | Associated acts | In the Spirit | | Website | Lizz Wright.com |
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Lionel
Hampton |
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| Birth name | Lionel Leo Hampton | | Also known as | "Hamp", "Mad Lionel" | | Born | April 20, 1908(1908-04-20) Louisville, Kentucky , U.S. | | Died | August 31, 2002(2002-08-31) (aged 94) New York City , New York , U.S. | | Genres | Swing Big band Mainstream jazz New York blues | | Occupations | Multi-instrumentalist Singer Actor Composer | | Instruments | Vibraphone Drums Piano Vocals | | Years active | 1927–2002 | | Labels | Decca | | Associated acts | Benny Goodman , Teddy Wilson , Quincy Jones , Louis Armstrong , Gloria Parker |
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Lew
Soloff |
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| Born | February 20, 1944 (1944-02-20) (age 66) | | Origin | New York City , NYC | | Instruments | Trumpet , Flugelhorn | | Years active | 1960 – present | | Associated acts | Blood, Sweat and Tears , Frank Sinatra , Barbra Streisand | | Website | LewSoloff.com |
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Lester
Young |
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| Birth name | Lester Willis Young | | Also known as | "Prez" | | Born | August 27, 1909(1909-08-27) Woodville, Mississippi , U.S. | | Origin | Kansas City , Missouri , U.S. | | Died | March 15, 1959(1959-03-15) (aged 49) New York City , New York , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Saxophonist , clarinetist | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone , clarinet | | Years active | 1933–1959 | | Labels | Verve |
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Lester
Bowie |
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| Born | October 11, 1941(1941-10-11) Frederick, Maryland | | Origin | Chicago, United States | | Died | November 8, 1999(1999-11-08) (aged 58) | | Occupations | trumpeter , composer | | Instruments | Trumpet | | Years active | 1965–1999 | | Labels | Nessa , Freedom , Actuel , Black Saint , Atlantic , Horo , ECM , DIW , Birdology | | Associated acts | AACM , Art Ensemble of Chicago , Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy, Lester Bowie's Organ Ensemble, Archie Shepp , David Murray , Jack DeJohnette , Fela Kuti , Kahil El'Zabar , Defunkt , David Bowie , | | Website | | | Notable instruments | | | Flugelhorn , Bass Drum , Percussion | |
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Lenny
Breau |
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| Birth name | Leonard Harold Breau | | Also known as | Lone Pine, Jr. | | Born | August 5, 1941(1941-08-05) Auburn, ME | | Died | August 12, 1984(1984-08-12) (aged 43) Los Angeles, CA | | Occupations | Musician , Songwriter | | Instruments | Guitar | | Years active | 1956–1984 | | Labels | RCA , Sound Hole, Adelphi , Genes, Tudor Records | | Associated acts | CKY Caravan, Three | | Website | lennybreau.com |
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Lennie
Tristano |
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| Born | March 19, 1919(1919-03-19) | | Origin | Chicago, IL | | Died | November 18, 1978(1978-11-18) (aged 59) | | Genres | Cool jazz bebop post bop avant-garde jazz | | Occupations | Pianist composer music teacher | | Instruments | Piano | | Associated acts | Lee Konitz Warne Marsh |
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Lena
Horne |
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| Birth name | Lena Mary Calhoun Horne | | Born | June 30, 1917(1917-06-30) Brooklyn, New York , United States | | Died | May 9, 2010(2010-05-09) (aged 92) New York City, New York , United States | | Genres | Broadway , traditional pop , vocal jazz | | Occupations | Singer , dancer , actress | | Instruments | Vocals | | Years active | 1933–2000 | | Labels | MGM , RCA Victor , United Artists , Blue Note , Qwest / Warner Bros. Records | | Associated acts | Harry Belafonte , Duke Ellington , Billy Strayhorn , Billie Holliday , Sammy Davis, Jr. , Teddy Wilson |
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Lee
Ritenour |
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| Also known as | Captain Fingers | | Born | January 11, 1952 (1952-01-11) (age 58) Los Angeles, California | | Genres | Jazz , fusion , jazz-funk , smooth jazz , bebop , progressive rock | | Instruments | Guitar , synthaxe | | Years active | 1975 - present | | Labels | Elektra , Warner Bros. records , GRP , Epic , Peak | | Website | Official Website | | Notable instruments | | | Gibson ES-335 | |
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Lee
Morgan |
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| Birth name | Edward Lee Morgan | | Born | July 10, 1938(1938-07-10) | | Origin | Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States | | Died | February 19, 1972(1972-02-19) (aged 33), New York , United States | | Genres | Bebop , hard bop | | Instruments | Trumpet | | Labels | Blue Note Records , Vee-Jay Records |
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Lee
Konitz |
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| Birth name | Lee Konitz | | Born | October 13, 1927 (1927-10-13) (age 83) | | Origin | Chicago, Illinois , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz Cool jazz | | Occupations | Saxophonist , Composer | | Instruments | Alto saxophone | | Labels | RCA Red Seal Atlantic Records Verve Records Prestige Records Palmetto Records | | Associated acts | Jim Hall , Elvin Jones , Lennie Tristano Warne Marsh |
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Lawrence
Brown |
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| Born | August 3, 1907(1907-08-03) Kansas United States | | Died | September 5, 1988(1988-09-05) (aged 81) Los Angeles , California United States | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician , Composer | | Instruments | Trombone | | Years active | 1932–1970 | | Labels | Clef Records , Impulse! Records | | Associated acts | Duke Ellington , Johnny Hodges |
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Larry
Grenadier |
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| Born | 6 February 1966 (1966-02-06) (age 44) San Francisco , California United States | | Genres | Jazz , bebop | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Upright bass , trumpet , electric bass guitar | | Labels | ECM | | Associated acts | Brad Mehldau |
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Larry
Graham |
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| Birth name | Larry Graham, Jr. | | Born | August 14, 1946 (1946-08-14) (age 64) Beaumont, Texas , U.S. | | Genres | Funk , soul | | Occupations | Musician , songwriter , producer | | Instruments | Bass , vocals , Keyboards | | Years active | 1959–present | | Labels | Epic , Warner Bros. , NPG , Rhino Sphinx | | Associated acts | Sly & the Family Stone , Prince , Graham Central Station , Drake | | Website | www.slystonebook.com | | Notable instruments | | | Fender Jazz Bass | |
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Larry
Coryell |
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| Birth name | Larry Coryell | | Born | April 2, 1943 (1943-04-02) (age 67) Galveston , Texas , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , jazz fusion , jazz rock , post-bop , free jazz | | Instruments | Acoustic guitar , electric guitar | | Labels | Vanguard , Arista , Atlantic Novus Records | | Website | larrycoryell.net |
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Larry
Carlton |
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| Birth name | Lawrence Eugene Carlton | | Also known as | Mr. 335 | | Born | March 2, 1948 (1948-03-02) (age 62) Torrance , California , United States | | Genres | Jazz , Smooth jazz , jazz fusion , pop , rock | | Occupations | Musician , songwriter , producer | | Instruments | Vocals , guitar | | Labels | Warner Bros. Records , MCA Master Series | | Associated acts | Fourplay | | Website | Larry Carlton Homepage | | Notable instruments | | | Gibson ES-335 | |
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Kurt
Rosenwinkel |
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| Born | October 28, 1970 (1970-10-28) (age 40) Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Bandleader, composer, guitarist, artist | | Instruments | Guitar , piano | | Years active | 1990-Present | | Labels | Fresh Sound New Talent , Criss Cross Jazz , Verve , artistShare , Wommusic | | Website | www.kurtrosenwinkel.com/ |
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Kirk
Whalum |
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| Born | July 11, 1958 (1958-07-11) (age 52) Memphis , Tennessee United States | | Genres | Smooth jazz , Pop , R&B , Gospel | | Occupations | Musician , Songwriter | | Instruments | Saxophone , Flute | | Years active | 1985 — Present | | Labels | Rendezvous, Mosaic Contemporary, Warner Bros. , Sony , Columbia | | Associated acts | Babyface , Bob James | | Website | www.KirkWhalum.com |
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King
Kurtis |
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| Birth name | Curtis Ousley | | Born | February 7, 1934(1934-02-07) Fort Worth , Texas | | Origin | Fort Worth, Texas, United States | | Died | August 13, 1971(1971-08-13) (aged 37) New York | | Genres | Soul , R&B , rock , funk , jazz | | Occupations | Musician , bandleader , producer | | Instruments | Saxophone | | Years active | 1950–1971 | | Labels | King , Prestige , True Sound, Capitol , Atlantic , Groove | | Associated acts | Aretha Franklin , The Coasters , The King Pins, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie , The Shirelles , The Noble Band, Cornell Dupree | | Notable instruments | | | Saxophone | |
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Kevin
Eubanks |
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| | Kevin Tyrone Eubanks | | Born | November 15, 1957 (1957-11-15) (age 53) Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , USA | | Genres | Jazz , rock | | Occupations | Musician | | Labels | Mack Avenue Records | | Associated acts | Tonight Show Band | | Website | www.KevinEubanks.com |
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Kenny
Wheeler |
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| Born | January 14, 1930 (1930-01-14) (age 80) Toronto , Canada | | Genres | Avant-garde jazz Post bop | | Occupations | Composer Trumpet player | | Instruments | Trumpet Flugelhorn | | Associated acts | Berlin Contemporary Jazz Orchestra |
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Kenny
Dorham |
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| Birth name | McKinley Howard Dorham | | Born | August 30, 1924(1924-08-30) - Fairfield, Texas | | Died | December 5, 1972(1972-12-05) (aged 48) - New York | | Genres | Bebop Mainstream jazz Hard bop | | Occupations | Bandleader , Composer | | Instruments | Trumpet | | Associated acts | Kenny Dorham Quartet Kenny Dorham Quintet |
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Kenny
Burrell |
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| Birth name | Kenneth Earl Burrell | | Born | July 31, 1931 (1931-07-31) (age 79) Detroit , Michigan , U.S. | | Genres | Bebop , blues | | Occupations | Guitarist | | Instruments | Guitar , banjo , vocals | | Years active | 1951–present | | Labels | Blue Note , Prestige , Verve , Fantasy |
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Keith
Jarret |
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| Born | May 8, 1945 (1945-05-08) (age 65) Allentown, Pennsylvania , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , Western classical music , Free Improvisation | | Occupations | Pianist Organist Composer | | Instruments | Piano Organ Soprano Saxophone | | Years active | 1966–present | | Labels | Atlantic Records Impulse! Records ECM / Universal Classics |
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Katie
Melua |
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| Birth name | Ketevan Melua | | Also known as | Katie Melua | | Born | 16 September 1984 (1984-09-16) (age 26) Kutaisi , Georgian SSR , Soviet Union | | Origin | Kutaisi , Georgia | | Genres | Blues , jazz , folk-pop | | Instruments | Guitar Piano Violin Vocals | | Years active | 2003–present | | Labels | Dramatico | | Associated acts | Eva Cassidy | | Website | www.katiemelua.com |
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Karrin
Allyson |
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| Born | July 27, 1963 (1963-07-27) (age 47) Great Bend , Kansas | | Origin | Kansas City | | Genres | jazz | | Occupations | vocalist , pianist | | Instruments | singing , piano | | Years active | 1987–present | | Labels | Concord | | Website | www.karrin.com |
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Karl
Denson |
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| Born | 1956 | | Origin | San Diego, California | | Genres | Funk , Jazz , Jam band | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Saxophone , Flute , Vocalist | | Associated acts | Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Karl Denson Trio The Greyboy Allstars Lenny Kravitz |
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Kai
Winding |
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| Birth name | Kai Chresten Winding | | Born | May 18, 1922(1922-05-18) | | Origin | Denmark | | Died | May 6, 1983(1983-05-06) (aged 60) | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Trombonist Composer | | Instruments | Trombone | | Associated acts | Paul Chambers J. J. Johnson Benny Goodman |
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June
Christy |
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| Birth name | Shirley Luster | | Also known as | Sharon Leslie | | Born | November 20, 1925(1925-11-20) Springfield , Illinois | | Died | June 21, 1990(1990-06-21) (aged 64) Sherman Oaks , California | | Genres | Pop , jazz , cool jazz | | Occupations | Singer | | Instruments | Vocals | | Years active | 1938–1965, 1977 | | Labels | Capitol | | Associated acts | Pete Rugolo The Stan Kenton Orchestra Boyd Raeburn Benny Strong |
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Joshua
Redman |
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| Born | 1 February 1969 (1969-02-01) (age 41) Berkeley , California United States | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician , composer | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone , Soprano saxophone | | Labels | Warner Bros. , Nonesuch | | Website | joshuaredman.com |
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Joni
Mitchell |
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| Birth name | Roberta Joan Anderson | | Born | November 7, 1943 (1943-11-07) (age 67) Fort Macleod , Alberta , Canada | | Origin | Saskatoon , Saskatchewan , Canada | | Occupations | Singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, | | Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar, dulcimer | | Labels | Reprise (1968–1972; 1994–2001) Asylum (1972–1981) Geffen (1982–1993) Nonesuch (2002) Hear Music (2007–present) | | Website | www.JoniMitchell.com |
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Johnny
Vidacovich |
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| Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana | | Genres | Jazz , New Orleans | | Instruments | drums | | Associated acts | Astral Project The Trio (with George Porter, Jr. ) |
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Johnny
Smith |
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| Born | June 25, 1922 Birmingham, Alabama | | Genres | Cool jazz Mainstream jazz | | Instruments | Guitar | | Years active | 1935–1960 | | Labels | Columbia Concord Roost Roulette Verve | | Associated acts | Bing Crosby Count Basie Stan Getz Benny Goodman Stan Kenton | | Notable instruments | | | Benedetto Cremona D'Angelico Gibson Johnny Smith Guild Johnny Smith Award Heritage Johnny Smith | |
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Johnny
Hodges |
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| Birth Name | John Cornelius Hodges | | Born | July 25, 1906(1906-07-25) | | Origin | Cambridge , Massachusetts | | Died | May 11, 1970(1970-05-11) (aged 63) | | Genres | Swing Mainstream jazz | | Occupations | Saxophonist Clarinetist | | Instruments | Alto saxophone Soprano saxophone Clarinet | | Associated acts | Duke Ellington Sidney Bechet Lucky Roberts Chick Webb |
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Johnny
Griffin |
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| Birth name | John Arnold Griffin III | | Also known as | "Little Giant" | | Born | April 24, 1928(1928-04-24) | | Origin | Chicago, Illinois , United States | | Died | July 25, 2008(2008-07-25) (aged 80) | | Genres | Bop Hard Bop Post-bop | | Occupations | Saxophonist , Bandleader | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone | | Labels | Blue Note Records , Riverside Records , Original Jazz Classics , Antilles Records | | Associated acts | Eddie Davis , Thelonious Monk , The Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band |
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John
Zorn |
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| Also known as | Dekoboko Hajime, Rav Tzizit | | Born | September 2, 1953 (1953-09-02) (age 57) | | Origin | New York City, United States | | Genres | Avant-garde jazz , free jazz , punk jazz , classical , jazz fusion , hard bop , experimental rock , noise rock , grindcore , jazzcore , dark ambient , dub , easy listening , klezmer | | Occupations | Composer , producer | | Instruments | Alto saxophone , clarinet , keyboards , percussion | | Years active | 1973–present | | Labels | Tzadik , Avant , DIW , Elektra Nonesuch , Earache , Hat Hut , Shimmy-Disc , Eva, Toy's Factory , Nato, Lumina, Black Saint , Subharmonic, Parachute, Yukon, Rift | | Associated acts | Naked City , Masada , Painkiller , Hemophiliac , Weird Little Boy | | Website | www.tzadik.com | | Notable instruments | | | Clarinet , Piano , Theremin , Wind machine | |
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John
Surman |
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| Birth name | John Douglas Surman | | Born | 30 August 1944 (1944-08-30) (age 66) Tavistock , Devon , England United Kingdom | | Genres | Free jazz , modal jazz | | Occupations | Musician , Composer , Film scorer , Musical arranger | | Instruments | Baritone saxophone Soprano saxophone Bass clarinet Synthesizer | | Years active | Mid 1960s - current | | Labels | Deram , Dawn , ECM | | Associated acts | John McLaughlin , Barre Phillips , Stu Martin , John Warren , John Potter . | | Website | John Surman.com/ |
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John
Scofield |
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| Born | December 26, 1951 (1951-12-26) (age 58) Dayton, Ohio , United States | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician , Songwriter | | Instruments | Guitar | | Labels | EmArcy Records, Verve , Blue Note , Gramavision , Enja | | Associated acts | Medeski Martin & Wood | | Website | www.johnscofield.com | | Notable instruments | | | Ibanez Artstar AS200 | |
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John
Pizzarelli |
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| Birth name | John Paul Pizzarelli, Jr. | | Born | April 6, 1960 (1960-04-06) (age 50) Paterson, New Jersey , U.S. | | Genres | Swing , jazz | | Occupations | Musician , songwriter | | Instruments | Guitar , vocals | | Labels | Telarc , RCA , Novus , Chesky , Stash | | Associated acts | Bucky Pizzarelli , Martin Pizzarelli , Jessica Molaskey , Rosemary Clooney , Clark Terry |
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John
Pisano |
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| Birth name | John Pisano | | Born | February 6, 1931 (1931-02-06) (age 79) | | Origin | Staten Island, New York , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Guitar | | Labels | Melbay Records | | Associated acts | Chico Hamilton , Burt Bacharach , Tony Bennett , Herb Alpert , Natalie Cole , Michael Franks , Diana Krall |
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John
Medeski |
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| Birth name | Anthony John Medeski | | Born | 28 June 1965(1965-06-28) Louisville, Kentucky , United States | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician , composer | | Instruments | Keyboards , piano | | Associated acts | Medeski Martin & Wood , The Word | | Website | www.mmw.net |
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John
McLaughlin |
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| Also known as | Mahavishnu John | | Born | 4 January 1942 (age 68) Doncaster , England | | Genres | Jazz fusion , jazz , world fusion , post-bop | | Occupations | Musician , songwriter | | Instruments | Guitar , keyboard | | Years active | 1963–present | | Labels | Abstract Logix Verve Records | | Associated acts | Miles Davis , Tony Williams Lifetime , Mahavishnu Orchestra , Shakti , Remember Shakti , Paco de Lucía , Al Di Meola , Carlos Santana , Katia Labèque , Zakir Hussain . | | Website | Official website | | Notable instruments | | | Gibson EDS-1275 Gibson L-4 Gibson Hummingbird Fender Mustang Gibson Les Paul Custom Abraham Wechter -built "Shakti guitar" Ovation acoustic | |
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John
Mayall |
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| Born | 29 November 1933 (1933-11-29) (age 76) Macclesfield , England | | Genres | Blues-rock , harmonica blues , British blues , electric blues | | Occupations | Musician, songwriter, producer | | Instruments | Vocals, guitar, harmonica , keyboards | | Years active | 1956–present | | Labels | Decca , DJM , ABC , Eagle , Snapper , One-Way Records, Polydor , Silvertone , GNP Crescendo | | Associated acts | John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers , Canned Heat , Cream , Fleetwood Mac , Keef Hartley Band , Mark-Almond , Pure Food and Drug Act | | Website | johnmayall.com |
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John
Lewis |
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| Birth name | John Aaron Lewis | | Born | May 3, 1920(1920-05-03) | | Origin | LaGrange, Illinois , USA | | Died | March 29, 2001(2001-03-29) (aged 80) | | Genres | Jazz | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1940s–1990s |
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John
Coltrane |
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| Birth name | John William Coltrane | | Also known as | "Trane" | | Born | September 23, 1926(1926-09-23) | | Origin | Hamlet, North Carolina | | Died | July 17, 1967(1967-07-17) (aged 40) Huntington, New York , United States | | Genres | Jazz , avant-garde jazz , bebop , hard bop , post bop , modal jazz , free jazz | | Occupations | Saxophonist , composer , bandleader | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone , soprano saxophone , alto saxophone | | Years active | 1946–1967 | | Labels | Prestige , Blue Note , Atlantic , Impulse! | | Associated acts | Miles Davis Quintet , Thelonious Monk | | Website | johncoltrane.com |
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John
Bernard
Riley |
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| Birth name | John Bernard Riley | | Born | June 11, 1954 (1954-06-11) (age 56) | | Origin | Aberdeen , Maryland , USA | | Genres | jazz | | Occupations | Musician, Music Educator, Clinician | | Instruments | drums and percussion | | Years active | 1968 – present | | Associated acts | One O'Clock Lab Band Woody Herman Mike Metheny Bob Mintzer Red Rodney John Scofield Miles Davis Vanguard Jazz Orchestra | | Website | http://www.johnriley.org/ |
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John
Abercrombie |
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| Birth name | John Abercrombie | | Born | 16 December 1944 (1944-12-16) (age 65) Port Chester, New York , USA | | Genres | Progressive jazz , jazz fusion , post bop | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Guitar | | Associated acts | Billy Cobham , Jack DeJohnette , Brecker Brothers |
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Joe
Zawinul |
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| Birth name | Josef Erich Zawinul | | Born | July 7, 1932(1932-07-07) Vienna , Austria | | Died | September 11, 2007(2007-09-11) (aged 75) Vienna, Austria | | Genres | Jazz , jazz fusion , romantic music , art music , world music | | Occupations | Keyboardist , composer | | Instruments | Keyboards : synthesizer , piano , accordion | | Years active | 1949–2007 | | Associated acts | Zawinul Syndicate Weather Report Miles Davis Cannonball Adderley | | Website | www.zawinulmusic.com |
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Joe
Sample |
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| Birth name | Joseph Leslie Sample | | Born | February 1, 1939 (1939-02-01) (age 71) Houston , Texas United States | | Origin | United States | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician , Composer | | Instruments | Piano , keyboards | | Labels | Blue Thumb , MCA , GRP , Warner Bros. , Verve , ABC Records | | Associated acts | Jazz Crusaders |
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Joe
Morello |
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| | Joe Morello | | Born | July 17, 1928 (1928-07-17) (age 82) | | Origin | Springfield, Massachusetts , United States | | Genres | Jazz Cool jazz West Coast jazz Third stream | | Occupations | Drummer Teacher | | Instruments | drums | | Years active | 1955–present | | Labels | Columbia | | Associated acts | Paul Desmond Dave Brubeck Eugene Wright | | Website | http://www.joemorello.net |
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Joe
Lovano |
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| Birth name | Joseph Salvatore Lovano | | Born | December 29, 1952 (1952-12-29) (age 57) Cleveland, Ohio , U.S. | | Genres | Post bop | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone Alto saxophone C melody saxophone Clarinet Flute | | Associated acts | Saxophone Summit SF Jazz Collective McCoy Tyner Quartet Shades of Jazz | | Notable instruments | | | Tenor Saxophone | |
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Joe
LaBarbera |
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| Born | February 22, 1948 (1948-02-22) (age 62) | | Origin | Mt. Morris, New York | | Genres | jazz | | Occupations | Drummer, composer, arranger | | Instruments | drums | | Years active | 1970 - present |
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Joe
Henderson |
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| Born | April 24, 1937(1937-04-24) | | Origin | Lima, Ohio , U.S. | | Died | June 30, 2001(2001-06-30) (aged 64) | | Genres | Soul-jazz Mainstream jazz Hard bop Post-bop Jazz fusion | | Years active | 1960–1997 | | Labels | Milestone , Verve , Blue Note |
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Joao
Gilberto |
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| Birth name | João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira | | Born | June 10, 1931 (1931-06-10) (age 79) | | Origin | Juazeiro , Bahia , Brazil | | Genres | Bossa nova , Samba , Brazilian jazz , Latin jazz | | Occupations | Guitarist , singer , Songwriter | | Instruments | Singer , guitarist | | Years active | 1950–present | | Notable instruments | | | Guitar | |
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Jimmy
Haslip |
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| Birth name | Jimmy Haslip | | Born | December 31, 1951 (1951 -12-31) (age 58) Bronx , New York , NY USA | | Genres | Jazz Jazz fusion World music Rock R&B Heavy metal | | Occupations | Musician ( electric bass player , composer , instructor , and record producer ) | | Years active | 1977 -present | | Labels | Heads Up | | Associated acts | Yellowjackets Holdsworth Pasqua Haslip Wackerman Jing Chi Blackjack | | Website | JimmyHaslip.com | | Notable instruments | | | Tobias "red" basic 5 strings | |
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Jimmy
Giuffre |
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| Born | April 26, 1921(1921-04-26) Dallas , Texas , United States | | Died | April 24, 2008(2008-04-24) (aged 86) Pittsfield , Massachusetts , United States | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | composer, arranger, musician | | Instruments | saxophone , clarinet |
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Jim
Hall |
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| Birth name | James Stanley Hall | | Born | December 4, 1930 (1930-12-04) (age 79) | | Origin | Buffalo, New York | | Genres | jazz / cool jazz / post-bop | | Occupations | Guitarist, composer, arranger | | Instruments | guitar | | Years active | 1955–present | | Labels | ArtistShare Telarc A&M Records |
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Jim
Beard |
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| Born | August 26, 1960 | | Origin | Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , US | | Genres | Jazz fusion , Post Bop [1] , Romantic music , Fusion | | Instruments | Piano , keyboards | | Years active | 1985 — present | | Associated acts | John Scofield Wayne Shorter John McLaughlin Mike Stern Dennis Chambers Bob Berg |
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Jelly
Roll
Morton |
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| Birth name | Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe (possibly spelled Lemott, LaMotte or LaMenthe) | | Also known as | Jelly Roll Morton | | Born | September 20, 1885(1885-09-20) | | Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana , U.S. | | Died | July 10, 1941(1941-07-10) (aged 55) | | Genres | Ragtime Jazz Jazz blues Dixieland Swing | | Occupations | Vaudeville comedian Bandleader Composer Arranger | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | ca. 1900–1941 | | Associated acts | Red Hot Peppers New Orleans Rhythm Kings |
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Jeff
Tain
Watts |
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| Born | January 20, 1960(1960-01-20) | | Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | drums |
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Jeff
Golub |
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| Born | 15 April 1955(1955-04-15) | | Genres | Jazz , Rock | | Occupations | Musician , Songwriter | | Instruments | Guitar | | Years active | 1980 - present | | Labels | Atlantic Records GRP Records | | Associated acts | Rod Stewart , Billy Squier | | Website | Jeff Golub's website |
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Jeff
Berlin |
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| Birth name | Jeff Berlin | | Born | January 17, 1953 (1953-01-17) (age 57) | | Origin | Queens, New York , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz Jazz fusion Progressive rock | | Occupations | Bassist | | Instruments | Electric bass | | Years active | | | Notable instruments | | | Dean Guitars MarkBass Amps | |
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Jean
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Luc
Ponty |
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| Birth name | Jean-Luc Ponty | | Born | September 29, 1942 (1942-09-29) (age 68) | | Origin | Avranches , France | | Genres | Jazz , jazz fusion | | Occupations | Musician , composer | | Instruments | Violin , clarinet , saxophone , violectra , piano , | | Years active | 1958–present | | Labels | Atlantic , Columbia , Blue Note , Prestige , Philips , Epic , Koch , Polygram , J.L.P. Productions, Inc. | | Associated acts | John McLaughlin , Mahavishnu Orchestra , Svend Asmussen , Frank Zappa , Stéphane Grappelli , Stuff Smith , Al Di Meola , Stanley Clarke , Gerald Wilson , Elton John , Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen , Bela Fleck | | Website | www.ponty.com |
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Jane
Monheit |
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| Born | November 3, 1977 (1977-11-03) (age 33) | | Origin | Oakdale, New York , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , Pop Standards , Brazilian | | Occupations | Vocalist | | Instruments | Vocals , Piano , Clarinet | | Years active | 2000 – present | | Labels | N-Coded Music Sony Concord Records Emarcy | | Website | http://www.janemonheitonline.com |
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Jan
Garbarek |
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| Born | March 4, 1947 (1947-03-04) (age 63) | | Origin | Oslo, Norway | | Occupations | saxophonist , composer , producer | | Instruments | soprano saxophone , tenor saxophone | | Years active | 1966–present | | Labels | ECM , Flying Dutchman | | Associated acts | George Russell , Terje Rypdal , Bobo Stenson , Keith Jarrett , Ralph Towner , Eberhard Weber , Bill Frisell , David Torn , Gary Peacock , Hilliard Ensemble | | Website | www.garbarek.com | | Notable instruments | | | bass saxophone , clarinet , flute | |
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James
P.
Johnson |
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| Birth name | James Price Johnson | | Born | February 1, 1894(1894-02-01) | | Origin | New Brunswick, New Jersey , U.S. | | Died | November 17, 1955(1955-11-17) (aged 61) | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Composer Musician | | Instruments | Piano |
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James
Genus |
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| Born | 20 January 1966 (1966-01-20) (age 44) Hampton , Virginia United States | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Guitar , Bass guitar , upright bass | | Years active | 1987 - Current | | Associated acts | Saturday Night Live Band , Out of the Blue |
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James
Carter |
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| Born | January 3, 1969 (1969-01-03) (age 41) | | Origin | Detroit, Michigan , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Clarinetist Saxophonist Flutist | | Instruments | Bass clarinet Bass saxophone Baritone saxophone Alto saxophone Soprano saxophone Tenor saxophone Sopranino saxophone Flute Bass flute | | Labels | Atlantic Records Columbia Records Half Note Records | | Associated acts | Bird-Trane-Sco-Now! |
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Jack
Teagarden |
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| Birth name | Weldon Leo "Jack" Teagarden | | Born | August 20, 1905(1905-08-20) | | Origin | Vernon, Texas | | Died | January 15, 1964(1964-01-15) (aged 58) (Pneumonia complicated by a heart attack) | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Bandleader, trombonist, composer, vocalist | | Instruments | trombone , vocalist | | Years active | 1927–1964 | | Associated acts | Peck Kelley Louis Armstrong Earl Hines Benny Goodman Bix Beiderbecke Glenn Miller Paul Whiteman |
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Jack
DeJohnette |
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| Born | August 9, 1942(1942-08-09) Chicago , Illinois United States | | Genres | Jazz , jazz fusion , new age | | Occupations | Musician , Composer | | Instruments | Drums , piano , percussion , melodica | | Years active | 1961–present | | Labels | Milestone / Prestige Records , ECM , MCA Records , Blue Note Records , Columbia , Kindred Rhythm | | Website | Official website |
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| J.J.Johnson |
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| Birth name | James Louis Johnson | | Born | January 22, 1924(1924-01-22) | | Origin | Indianapolis, Indiana , United States | | Died | February 4, 2001(2001-02-04) (aged 77) | | Genres | Jazz , Bebop , hard bop , Third Stream , | | Occupations | Bandleader , Composer | | Instruments | Trombone | | Years active | 1942–1996 |
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Illinois
Jacquet |
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| Birth name | Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet | | Born | October 31, 1922(1922-10-31) Broussard , Louisiana United States | | Died | July 22, 2004(2004-07-22) (aged 81) Queens , New York United States | | Genres | Swing Bebop Jump blues | | Occupations | Musician , Bandleader , Composer | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone Bassoon Alto saxophone | | Years active | 1941–2004 | | Labels | Apollo , Savoy , Aladdin , RCA , Verve , Mercury Records , Roulette , Epic , Argo , Prestige , Black Lion , Black & Blue Records , Atlantic . | | Associated acts | Flip Phillips Dexter Gordon Cab Calloway |
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Idris
Muhammad |
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| Born | November 13, 1939(1939-11-13) (age 70) | | Origin | New Orleans , Louisiana , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , bebop , hardbop , funk | | Occupations | Drummer , composer | | Instruments | Drumset |
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Hugh
Masekela |
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| Birth name | Hugh Ramopolo Masekela | | Born | April 4, 1939 (1939-04-04) (age 71) | | Origin | Witbank , South Africa | | Genres | Jazz , Afrobeat | | Occupations | Musician , Singer , Composer , Bandleader | | Instruments | Trumpet , Flugelhorn , Trombone and Cornet | | Years active | 1956–present | | Labels | Heads Up , Blue Thumb , Motown , Warner Bros. , Verve , Polygram |
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Howard
McGhee |
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| Birth name | Howard McGhee | | Born | March 6, 1918(1918-03-06) Tulsa , Oklahoma United States | | Died | July 17, 1987(1987-07-17) (aged 69) New York City , New York United States | | Genres | Bebop Hard bop | | Occupations | Trumpeters | | Instruments | Trumpet | | Labels | Dial | | Associated acts | Lionel Hampton , Andy Kirk , Count Basie |
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Howard
Alden |
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| Born | October 17, 1958 (1958-10-17) (age 52) Newport Beach, California , United States | | Origin | New York City | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Guitar , tenor banjo | | Years active | 1973–present | | Labels | Concord , Arbors Records | | Website | www.howardalden.com |
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Horace
Silver |
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| Birth name | Horace Ward Martin Tavares Silva | | Born | September 2, 1928 (1928-09-02) (age 82) | | Origin | Norwalk, Connecticut , U.S. | | Genres | Post bop Modal jazz Mainstream jazz Soul jazz Jazz fusion Hard bop | | Occupations | Pianist Composer Bandleader | | Instruments | Piano | | Associated acts | Horace Silver Quintet Horace Silver Trio Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers |
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Holly
Cole |
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| Birth name | Holly Cole | | Born | November 25, 1963 (1963-11-25) (age 46) Halifax , Nova Scotia , Canada | | Origin | Halifax , Nova Scotia , Canada | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Singer | | Instruments | Vocals | | Years active | 1983–present | | Website | www.hollycole.com |
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Hiram
Bullock |
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| Birth Name | Hiram Law Bullock | | Born | September 11, 1955 | | Origin | Osaka, Japan | | Died | July 25, 2008 (aged 52) | | Genres | Jazz | | Instruments | Guitar | | Associated acts | Jaco Pastorius , David Sanborn | | Website | Official site | | Notable instruments | | | Guitar | |
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Herbie
Hancock |
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| Birth name | Herbert Jeffrey Hancock | | Born | April 12, 1940 (1940-04-12) (age 70) Chicago , Illinois United States | | Genres | jazz , bebop , post bop , jazz fusion , hard bop , jazz-funk , funk , R&B , electro funk , classical | | Occupations | musician , composer , bandleader | | Instruments | piano , synthesizer , organ , clavinet , keytar , vocoder | | Years active | 1961–present | | Labels | Columbia , Blue Note , Verve / Polygram , Warner Bros. Records , Sony BMG Music Entertainment | | Associated acts | Miles Davis Quintet , Jaco Pastorius , Stevie Wonder |
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Herb
Ellis |
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| Birth name | Mitchell Herbert Ellis | | Born | August 4, 1921(1921-08-04) Farmersville, Texas , U.S. | | Died | March 28, 2010(2010-03-28) (aged 88) Los Angeles, California , U.S. | | Genres | Mainstream jazz Bebop Swing Cool jazz West Coast jazz | | Occupations | Professional guitarist | | Instruments | Guitar | | Years active | 1941–1998 | | Labels | Norgran Records | | Associated acts | Charlie Byrd Johnny Frigo | | Notable instruments | | | Herb Ellis ES-165 | |
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Henry
Red
Allen |
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| Birth name | Henry James Allen | | Also known as | "Red" | | Born | January 7, 1906 | | Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana , USA | | Died | April 17, 1967 | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Trumpeter | | Instruments | Trumpet | | Years active | 1924–1967 | | Associated acts | King Oliver , Clarence Williams , Steve Lacy |
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Henry
Grimes |
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| Birth name | Henry Grimes | | Born | December 31, 1935 (1935-12-31) (age 74) | | Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | | Genres | Jazz , avant-garde, spoken word]] | | Instruments | Double bass , violin | | Years active | mid-1950s to 1969, 2003–present | | Labels | Atlantic, Ayler Records, Blue Note, Columbia, ESP-Disk, ILK Music, Impulse!, JazzNewYork Productions, Pi Recordings, Porter Records, Prestige, Riverside, Verve | | Website | | | Notable instruments | | | acoustic bass, violin, spoken word | |
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Henri
Salvador |
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| Origin | France | | Occupations | Singer | | Instruments | Guitar | | Years active | 1930s–2008 |
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Harry
Sweets
Edison |
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| Also known as | Harry "Sweets" Edison | | Born | October 10, 1915(1915-10-10) Columbus , Ohio | | Origin | United States | | Died | July 27, 1999(1999-07-27) (aged 83) Columbus , Ohio | | Genres | Jazz , swing | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Trumpet | | Labels | Pacific Jazz , Verve , Roulette , Riverside , Vee-Jay , Liberty , Sue , Black & Blue , Pablo , Storyville , Candid | | Associated acts | Count Basie Orchestra , Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis , Ben Webster , Ella Fitzgerald , Frank Sinatra , Lester Young , Buddy Rich , Oscar Peterson |
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Harry
James |
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| Birth name | Henry Haag James | | Born | March 15, 1916(1916-03-15) Albany , Georgia , United States | | Died | July 5, 1983(1983-07-05) (aged 67) Las Vegas , Nevada , United States | | Genres | Jazz , Big band | | Occupations | Musician , Trumpeter , Bandleader | | Years active | 1937–1983 | | Associated acts | Frank Sinatra Ben Pollack Benny Goodman |
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Hank
Mobley |
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| Birth name | Henry Mobley | | Born | July 7, 1930(1930-07-07) Eastman, Georgia | | Died | May 30, 1986(1986-05-30) (aged 55) | | Genres | jazz | | Occupations | composer, saxophonist | | Instruments | Saxophone | | Labels | Blue Note |
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Hank
Jones |
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| Birth name | Henry Jones | | Born | July 31, 1918(1918-07-31) Vicksburg, Mississippi , United States | | Died | May 16, 2010(2010-05-16) (aged 91) Manhattan, New York , United States | | Genres | Bebop Jazz | | Occupations | Musician Bandleader Composer | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1944–2010 | | Labels | Verve , Savoy , Epic , Capitol , Argo , Impulse , Concord , Chesky , Sony | | Associated acts | Ella Fitzgerald Charlie Haden Nancy Wilson Charlie Parker Salena Jones Roberta Gambarini | | Website | Hank Jones official site |
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Hank
Garland |
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| Birth name | Walter Louis Garland | | Also known as | Hank Garland | | Born | November 11, 1930 Cowpens, South Carolina | | Died | December 27, 2004(2004-12-27) (aged 74) Orange Park , Florida | | Occupations | musician | | Instruments | guitar | | Years active | 1946 - 1961 | | Associated acts | Elvis Presley , Roy Orbison , Patsy Cline , others |
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Hampton
Hawes |
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| Birth name | Hampton Barnett Hawes, Jr. | | Born | November 13, 1928(1928-11-13) | | Origin | Los Angeles, California , USA | | Died | May 22, 1977(1977-05-22) (aged 48) | | Genres | Soul-jazz Hard bop Bebop Jazz-funk Mainstream jazz Jazz fusion | | Occupations | Pianist | | Instruments | Piano | | Labels | Discovery, Contemporary Records , Fantasy Records | | Associated acts | Wardell Gray , Charles Mingus , Dexter Gordon , Art Pepper , Jim Hall , Barney Kessell , Shorty Rogers |
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Grant
Green |
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| Born | June 6, 1935(1935-06-06) | | Died | January 31, 1979(1979-01-31) (aged 43) | | Genres | Jazz , hard bop , soul jazz , funk | | Occupations | Musician , songwriter | | Instruments | Guitar | | Years active | 1959–1978 | | Labels | Blue Note Records | | Associated acts | Larry Young , Lou Donaldson , Big John Patton | | Notable instruments | | | Gibson ES-330 , D'Aquisto | |
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Glenn
Miller |
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| | Alton Glenn Miller | | Born | March 1, 1904(1904-03-01) Clarinda , Iowa , U.S. | | Origin | Glenn Miller Orchestra | | Died | Missing December 15, 1944(1944-12-15) (aged 40) English Channel (presumably) | | Genres | Swing music Big band | | Occupations | Bandleader , Musician , Arranger , Composer | | Instruments | Trombone | | Years active | 1923–1944 |
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Gladys
Knight |
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| Birth name | Gladys Maria Knight | | Also known as | The Empress of Soul | | Born | May 28, 1944 (1944-05-28) (age 66) | | Origin | Atlanta , Georgia , United States | | Genres | R&B , soul , Gospel | | Occupations | Singer-songwriter , actress , author , humanitarian | | Instruments | Vocals | | Years active | 1952–present | | Labels | Vee-Jay , Motown , Buddah , Columbia , MCA , Verve | | Associated acts | Gladys Knight & the Pips , Brandy Norwood |
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Gil
Evans |
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| Born | May 13, 1912(1912-05-13) | | Died | April 20, 1988(1988-04-20) (aged 75) | | Genres | Jazz , Third stream | | Occupations | Composer | | Years active | 1933–1988 | | Labels | Impulse! , Prestige Records | | Notable instruments | | | Piano | |
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George
Russell |
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| Birth name | George Allen Russell | | Born | June 23, 1923(1923-06-23) | | Origin | Cincinnati, Ohio | | Died | July 27, 2009 (aged 86) Boston, Massachusetts | | Genres | Jazz , Third stream | | Occupations | Composer , Author , Musician , Band leader | | Instruments | Drums , Piano , Organ | | Website | Official site |
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George
Benson |
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| Born | March 22, 1943 (1943-03-22) (age 67) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States | | Genres | Jazz , funk , R&B , pop , funk rock | | Occupations | Musician, songwriter | | Instruments | Vocals , guitar , archtop guitar | | Years active | 1963–present | | Labels | Columbia , CTI , Concord Jazz | | Website | www.georgebenson.com | | Notable instruments | | | Ibanez GB10 Signature Model Ibanez GB200 Signature Model | |
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George
Barnes |
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| Birth name | George Barnes | | Born | July 17, 1921 South Chicago Heights , Illinois | | Died | September 5, 1977(1977-09-05) (aged 56) Concord , California | | Genres | Jazz , pop | | Occupations | Guitarist , Composer | | Instruments | guitar | | Years active | 1930's - 1970s | | Labels | Decca, Mercury, others | | Associated acts | Big Bill Broonzy , Joe Venuti , The George Barnes Guitar Choir, The Jodimars |
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Gene
Krupa |
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| Birth name | Eugene Bertram Krupa | | Born | January 15, 1909(1909-01-15) Chicago , Illinois , U.S. | | Died | October 16, 1973(1973-10-16) (aged 64) Yonkers , New York , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz Swing Dixieland Big band | | Occupations | Drummer Composer Bandleader | | Instruments | Drums | | Years active | 1920s – mid 1960s, with intermittent performances in the 1970s | | Associated acts | Eddie Condon Benny Goodman Louie Bellson |
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Gary
Peacock |
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| Birth name | Gary Peacock | | Born | 12 May 1935 (1935-05-12) (age 75) Burley, Idaho , United States | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Double bassist | | Instruments | Double bass |
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Gary
Husband |
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| Born | June 14, 1960 (1960-06-14) (age 50) | | Origin | Leeds , West Yorkshire , England | | Genres | Jazz , jazz fusion , progressive rock | | Occupations | Performing musician and composer | | Instruments | Drums , piano , keyboards | | Years active | Mid-1970s to present | | Labels | Abstract Logix Angel Air Alternity | | Associated acts | Gary Husband's Force Majeure Gary Husband's Drive John McLaughlin Allan Holdsworth Mike Stern Jack Bruce Robin Trower Billy Cobham Level 42 | | Website | garyhusband.com |
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Gal
Costa |
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| Birth name | Maria da Graça Costa Penna Burgos | | Born | September 26, 1945 (1945-09-26) (age 65) Salvador , Bahia , Brazil | | Genres | Música Popular Brasileira , Tropicália , Pop | | Occupations | Solo singer , guitar player | | Years active | 1965–present | | Website | http://www.galcosta.com.br |
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Freddie
Hubbard |
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| Birth name | Frederick Dewayne Hubbard | | Born | April 7, 1938(1938-04-07) | | Origin | Indianapolis , Indiana , U.S. | | Died | December 29, 2008(2008-12-29) (aged 70) Sherman Oaks, California , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz Bebop Hard bop Post bop | | Occupations | Musician Bandleader Composer | | Instruments | Trumpet Flugelhorn Cornet | | Years active | 1958–2008 | | Labels | Atlantic , Columbia , CTI , Blue Note |
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Frank
Sinatra |
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| | Francis Albert Sinatra | | Also known as | Ol' Blue Eyes The Chairman of the Board The Voice Frankie Francis Francis Albert | | Born | December 12, 1915(1915-12-12) Hoboken, New Jersey , United States | | Died | May 14, 1998(1998-05-14) (aged 82) Los Angeles, California, United States | | Genres | Traditional pop , jazz , swing , big band , vocal | | Occupations | Singer, actor, producer , director , conductor | | Instruments | Vocals | | Years active | 1935–1995 | | Labels | Columbia , Capitol , Reprise | | Associated acts | Rat Pack , Bing Crosby , Nancy Sinatra , Quincy Jones , Antonio Carlos Jobim , Frank Sinatra, Jr. | | Website | www.franksinatra.com |
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Frank
Rosolino |
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| Born | August 20, 1926 Detroit , Michigan , U.S. | | Died | November 26, 1978 Van Nuys , California , U.S. | | Genres | Bebop , Hard Bop | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Trombone |
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Frank
Gambale |
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| Born |
22 December 1958 (1958-12-22) (age 51) |
| Origin |
Canberra, Australia |
| Genres |
Jazz fusion , smooth jazz , jazz , instrumental rock |
| Years active |
1984–present |
| Associated acts |
Chick Corea Elektric Band , Vital Information , GHS |
| Website |
frankgambale.com |
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Fletcher
Henderson |
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| Birth name | James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson, Jr. | | Also known as | "Smack" Henderson | | Born | December 18, 1897(1897-12-18) Cuthbert , Georgia , U.S. | | Died | December 28, 1952(1952-12-28) (aged 55) New York City , New York , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , swing | | Occupations | Pianist , arranger , bandleader | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1921–1950 |
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Fats
Waller |
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| Birth name | Thomas Wright Waller | | Born | May 21, 1904(1904-05-21) | | Origin | New York City , New York , U.S. | | Died | December 15, 1943(1943-12-15) (aged 39) | | Genres | Dixieland , jazz , swing , stride , ragtime | | Occupations | Pianist , singer , organist | | Instruments | Piano , vocals , organ | | Years active | 1918–1943 |
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Fats
Navarro |
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| Birth name | Theodore Navarro | | Also known as | Fats, Fat Girl | | Born | September 24, 1923(1923-09-24) | | Origin | Key West, Florida , U.S. | | Died | July 7, 1950(1950-07-07) (aged 26) | | Genres | Jazz , bebop | | Occupations | Trumpeter | | Instruments | Trumpet | | Years active | 1943–1950 |
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Evan
Parker |
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| Birth name | Evan Shaw Parker | | Born | 5 April 1944 (1944-04-05) (age 66) | | Origin | Bristol , South West , England , UK | | Genres | Jazz , Free Jazz , Free improvisation | | Occupations | Saxophonist | | Instruments | Saxophone | | Associated acts | Irene Schweizer , Barry Guy , Cecil Taylor , Anthony Braxton , Berlin Contemporary Jazz Orchestra |
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Eva
Cassidy |
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| Birth name | Eva Marie Cassidy | | Born | February 2, 1963(1963-02-02) Washington, DC | | Origin | Maryland , United States | | Died | November 2, 1996(1996-11-02) (aged 33) Bowie , Maryland | | Genres | Jazz , Blues , Folk , Gospel and Pop | | Instruments | Vocals , Guitar , Keyboard | | Years active | 1981–1996 | | Labels | Liaison ( U.S. ) Blix Street (U.S.) Hot ( Europe ) | | Associated acts | Chuck Brown , Katie Melua | | Website | www.evacassidy.org |
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Etta
James |
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| Birth name |
Jamesetta Hawkins |
| Also known as |
Miss Peaches |
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January 25, 1938
January 20, 2012
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| Origin |
Los Angeles, California , U.S. |
| Genres |
Blues , R&B , rock & roll , jazz , soul , gospel |
| Occupations |
Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments |
Vocals , guitar |
| Years active |
1954– 2012 |
| Labels |
Modern , Chess , Argo , Crown , Cadet , Island , Private Music , RCA , Elektra |
| Associated acts |
Harvey Fuqua , Johnny Otis , Sugar Pie DeSanto |
| Website |
www.etta-james.com |
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Esther
Phillips |
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| Birth name | Esther Mae Jones | | Also known as | Little Esther Phillips | | Born | December 23, 1935(1935-12-23) | | Origin | Galveston, Texas , United States | | Died | August 7, 1984(1984-08-07) (aged 48) Carson , California , United States | | Genres | Pop Country Jazz R&B Soul | | Occupations | Vocalist | | Years active | 1950s–1984 | | Labels | Atlantic Kudu Mercury Lenox |
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Ernestine
Anderson |
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| Birth name | Ernestine Anderson | | Born | November 11, 1928 (1928-11-11) (age 82) | | Origin | Houston, Texas , USA | | Genres | Blues Jazz | | Occupations | Singer | | Instruments | Vocals | | Labels | Qwest Records Reprise Records Concord Records Mercury Records | | Associated acts | Johnny Otis Lionel Hampton | | Website | www.ErnestineAnderson.com |
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Erik
Truffaz |
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| Birth name | Erik Truffaz | | Born | c. 1960 | | Origin | Switzerland | | Genres | Jazz fusion Acid jazz Post bop | | Occupations | Trumpeter | | Instruments | Trumpet | | Years active | 1990s – present | | Labels | Blue Note Records (current) EMI | | Associated acts | Erik Truffaz Ladyland Quartet Matt Penman Thor Madsen | | Website | Official Website |
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Eric
Dolphy |
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| Birth name | Eric Allan Dolphy | | Born | June 20, 1928(1928-06-20) Los Angeles , California | | Died | June 29, 1964(1964-06-29) (aged 36) Berlin , Germany | | Genres | Jazz , Avant-garde jazz | | Occupations | Bandleader , Composer , Sideman | | Instruments | Alto saxophone , Flute , Bass clarinet | | Years active | 1949–1964 | | Labels | Verve Impulse! Prestige Blue Note Mercury | | Associated acts | Charles Mingus , John Coltrane , Booker Little | | Notable instruments | | | Bass clarinet , alto saxophone , flute | |
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Enrico
Rava |
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| Born | 20 August 1939 (1939-08-20) (age 71) | | Genres | Jazz | | Instruments | Trumpet | | Years active | 1960s–present | | Labels | ECM , Duck , Label Bleu, others | | Website | EnricoRava.com |
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Emily
Remler |
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| Born | September 18, 1957(1957-09-18) New York , New York United States | | Died | May 4, 1990(1990-05-04) (aged 32) Sydney Australia | | Genres | Jazz fusion | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Guitar | | Years active | 1980 - 1990 | | Notable instruments | | | Borys B120 Gibson ES-330 | |
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Elvin
Jones |
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| Birth Name | Elvin Ray Jones | | Born | September 9, 1927(1927-09-09) | | Origin | Pontiac, Michigan , U.S. | | Died | May 18, 2004(2004-05-18) (aged 76) | | Genres | Modal jazz Avant-garde jazz Hard bop Mainstream jazz Post-bop | | Occupations | drummer, bandleader | | Instruments | drums | | Associated acts | John Coltrane , Charles Mingus , Thad Jones , Hank Jones |
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Ellis
Marsalis
Jr. |
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| Birth name | Ellis Marsalis, Jr. | | Born | November 14, 1934 (1934-11-14) (age 76) | | Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana , USA | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician , teacher | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1949–Present | | Labels | Blue Note , Columbia , Sony , Rounder | | Website | Official website |
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Ella
Fitzgerald |
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| Birth name | Ella Jane Fitzgerald | | Also known as | First Lady of Song, Lady Ella | | Born | April 25, 1917(1917-04-25) Newport News , Virginia , U.S. | | Origin | Yonkers, New York | | Died | June 15, 1996(1996-06-15) (aged 79) Beverly Hills , California , U.S. | | Genres | Swing , traditional pop , vocal jazz | | Occupations | Vocalist | | Instruments | Piano Vocals | | Years active | 1934–1993 | | Labels | Capitol , Decca , Pablo , Reprise , Verve | | Website | www.EllaFitzgerald.com |
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Eddie
Vinson |
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| Also known as | Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson | | Born | December 18, 1917(1917-12-18) | | Origin | Houston , Texas , United States | | Died | July 2, 1988(1988-07-02) (aged 70) Los Angeles , California , United States | | Genres | Blues , jump blues , R&B , jazz | | Occupations | Saxophonist , singer , composer | | Years active | 1930s–1988 | | Labels | King Records , Mercury , Black & Blue , ABC-BluesWay , Muse | | Associated acts | Cannonball Adderley , Oscar Peterson , Etta James |
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Eddie
Palmieri |
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| Born | December 15, 1936 (1936-12-15) (age 73) | | Origin | New York City, New York | | Genres | Salsa , Latin jazz |
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Eddie
Lockjaw
Davis |
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| Birth name | Edward Davis | | Born | March 2, 1922(1922-03-02) | | Origin | New York City , United States | | Died | November 3, 1986(1986-11-03) (aged 64) | | Genres | Jazz , soul jazz | | Occupations | Saxophonist | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone | | Associated acts | Johnny Griffin Shirley Scott Sonny Stitt Count Basie |
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Eddie
Lang |
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| Birth name | Salvatore Massaro | | Born | October 25, 1902(1902-10-25) | | Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | | Died | March 26, 1933(1933-03-26) (aged 30) New York | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Guitarist | | Instruments | Guitar | | Associated acts | Joe Venuti , Paul Whiteman , Bing Crosby | | Notable instruments | | | Gibson L-4 , Gibson L-5 | |
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Eddie
Gomez |
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| | Edgar Gómez | | Born | October 4, 1944 (1944-10-04) (age 66) | | Origin | Santurce, Puerto Rico | | Genres | Jazz , jazz fusion | | Occupations | Double bassist | | Instruments | Double bass | | Associated acts | Bill Evans , Chick Corea , Mark Kramer | | Website | www.eddiegomez.com |
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Eberhard
Weber |
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| Born | January 22, 1940 (age 70) Stuttgart , Germany | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Bassist , composer | | Instruments | Electric upright bass Double bass , cello | | Years active | 1962–present | | Labels | ECM | | Associated acts | Jan Garbarek , Kate Bush Pat Metheny , Ralph Towner Gary Burton | | Website | Eberhard Weber on ECM | | Notable instruments | | | Custom 5-string electric upright bass | |
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Eartha
Kitt |
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| Born | Eartha Mae Keith January 17, 1927(1927-01-17) North, South Carolina , U.S. | | Died | December 25, 2008(2008-12-25) (aged 81) Weston, Connecticut , U.S. | | Occupation | Actress/Singer | | Years active | 1943–2008 | | Spouse | John "Bill" McDonald (June 6, 1960–1965) |
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Earl
Klugh |
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| Born | September 16, 1954 (1954-09-16) (age 56) | | Origin | Detroit Michigan , United States | | Genres | Smooth jazz , Crossover jazz , Jazz fusion | | Instruments | Acoustic Guitar | | Years active | 1970 to present | | Labels | Blue Note , Warner Bros. Records , Capitol Records , Koch Records | | Website | Official website | | Notable instruments | | | Del Langejans electric acoustic | |
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Earl
Hines |
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| Born | December 28, 1903(1903-12-28) Duquesne , Pennsylvania | | Died | April 23, 1983(1983-04-23) (aged 79) Oakland , California | | Genres | Swing , Big band , solo piano | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Piano |
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Donald
Byrd |
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| Birth name | Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II | | Born | December 9, 1932 (1932-12-09) (age 77) | | Origin | Detroit , Michigan , United States | | Genres | Bop Hard bop Funk Soul | | Instruments | Trumpet | | Associated acts | Pepper Adams , Gigi Gryce , Jackie McLean , Hank Mobley |
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Doc
Severinsen |
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| Birth name | Carl Hilding Severinsen | | Born | July 7, 1927 (1927-07-07) (age 83) | | Origin | Arlington, Oregon , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Bandleader Trumpeter | | Instruments | Trumpet | | Years active | 1952–2010 | | Associated acts | Tommy Dorsey Benny Goodman |
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Doc
Cheatham |
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| Birth name | Adolphus Anthony Cheatham | | Born | June 13, 1905(1905-06-13) | | Origin | Nashville, Tennessee , United States | | Died | June 2, 1997(1997-06-02) (aged 91) | | Genres | Swing Dixieland Big band music | | Occupations | Bandleader | | Instruments | Trumpet Vocals |
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Django
Reinhardt |
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| Birth name | Jean Reinhardt | | Born | 23 January 1910(1910-01-23), Liberchies , Pont-à-Celles , Belgium | | Died | 16 May 1953(1953-05-16) (aged 43), Fontainebleau , France | | Genres | Gypsy jazz , Continental Jazz , Jazz Manouche , Romani music | | Occupations | Musician, Songwriter | | Instruments | Guitar | | Years active | 1928–1953 | | Associated acts | Stéphane Grappelli , Quintette du Hot Club de France |
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Dinah
Washington |
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| Birth name | Ruth Lee Jones | | Also known as | Queen of the Blues | | Born | August 29, 1924(1924-08-29) | | Origin | Tuscaloosa , Alabama , U.S. | | Died | December 14, 1963(1963-12-14) (aged 39) | | Genres | Blues , R&B , jazz | | Occupations | Singer | | Years active | 1943–1963 | | Labels | Keynote , Mercury , EmArcy , Roulette |
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Dianne
Reeves |
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| Born | October 23, 1956 (1956-10-23) (age 54) Detroit, Michigan | | Occupation | Jazz singer |
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Diana
Krall |
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| Born | November 16, 1964 (1964-11-16) (age 46) Nanaimo , British Columbia , Canada | | Genres | Jazz , traditional pop , bossa nova | | Occupations | Singer Pianist Songwriter | | Instruments | Vocals Piano | | Years active | 1990–present | | Labels | Justin Time (1993) GRP (1995) Impulse (1995—2001) Verve (2002—present) | | Associated acts | Elvis Costello | | Website | DianaKrall.com |
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Dexter
Gordon |
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| Also known as | Long Tall Dexter, DEXTER THE SOUND GORDON | | Born | February 27, 1923(1923-02-27) | | Origin | Los Angeles, CA , U.S. | | Died | April 25, 1990(1990-04-25) (aged 67) | | Genres | Swing , Bop , Hard bop | | Occupations | Composer , Bandleader , Musician , Actor | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone | | Years active | 1940–1986 | | Labels | Blue Note , Savoy , Columbia | | Associated acts | Dizzy Gillespie , Gene Ammons , Wardell Gray , Lionel Hampton , Billy Eckstine |
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Derek
Bailey |
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| Birth name | Derek Bailey | | Born | 29 January 1930(1930-01-29) | | Origin | Sheffield , England | | Died | 25 December 2005(2005-12-25) (aged 75) | | Genres | Free jazz Avant-garde jazz Free funk | | Instruments | Guitar |
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Dennis
Rollins |
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| Born | 1964 | | Origin | Birmingham , England | | Genres | Jazz , pop , jazz-funk | | Occupations | Musician , bandleader , record producer | | Instruments | Trombone | | Years active | c. 1984 - present | | Associated acts | BadBone and Co, Boneyard | | Website | http://www.dennisrollins.com/ Dennis Rollins.com |
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Dee
Dee
Bridgewater |
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| Birth Name | Denise Eileen Garrett | | Born | May 27, 1950 (1950-05-27) (age 60) Memphis , Tennessee , USA | | Origin | Flint , Michigan , USA | | Genres | Jazz , R&B , Hip hop | | Occupations | Singer , Actress | | Instruments | Vocals | | Years active | 1966 - Present | | Labels | Verve | | Website | DeeDeeBridgewater.com |
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David
Sanchez |
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David
Sanborn |
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| Born | July 30, 1945 (1945-07-30) (age 65) Tampa , Florida United States | | Genres | Jazz , jazz fusion , rock , R&B , pop , funk | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Saxophone , Piano | | Years active | 1959–present | | Labels | Verve , GRP , Rhino , Elektra , Warner Bros. , Reprise | | Website | davidsanborn.com |
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David
Newman |
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| Birth name | David Newman, Jr. | | Born | February 24, 1933(1933-02-24) Corsicana , Texas United States | | Died | January 20, 2009(2009-01-20) (aged 75) Kingston , New York United States | | Genres | Soul-jazz Hard bop Mainstream jazz Jazz blues | | Occupations | Musician , Songwriter | | Instruments | Saxophone , Flute | | Associated acts | Ray Charles , Herbie Mann , Stanley Turrentine | | Website | www.davidfatheadnewman.com |
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David
Murray |
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| Born | February 19, 1955 (1955-02-19) (age 55) | | Origin | Oakland , California , U.S. | | Genres | Free jazz Avant-garde jazz Post bop | | Instruments | Bass clarinet Tenor saxophone | | Years active | 1970s–present | | Associated acts | World Saxophone Quartet |
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David
Benoit |
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| Birth name | David Benoit | | Born | August 18, 1953 (1953-08-18) (age 57) Bakersfield , California , United States | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician , Songwriter , Music arranger , Conductor , Record producer | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1976–present | | Labels | AVI , GRP , Peak | | Website | www.benoit.com |
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Dave
Weckl |
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| Born | January 8, 1960 (1960-01-08) (age 50) | | Genres | jazz , jazz fusion , latin jazz , bebop | | Instruments | Drums | | Labels | GRP Records , Stretch Records | | Website | http://www.daveweckl.com/ |
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Dave
Koz |
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| Born | March 27, 1963 (1963-03-27) (age 47) | | Origin | Encino, California | | Genres | Smooth jazz | | Occupations | Musician , Radio host | | Instruments | Saxophone , Piano , drums | | Years active | 1990 – present | | Labels | Capitol Records (1990–2008), EMI , Rendezvous Entertainment, Concord Records (2009–present) | | Associated acts | Bobby Caldwell | | Website | davekoz.com |
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Dave
Holland |
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| Born | October 1, 1946 (1946-10-01) (age 64) | | Origin | Wolverhampton , Staffordshire , England | | Genres | Jazz , avant-garde , jazz fusion | | Occupations | bassist , composer | | Instruments | bass | | Years active | 1967–present | | Associated acts | Miles Davis , Chick Corea , Circle , Anthony Braxton , Kenny Wheeler , Gateway , Chris Potter | | Website | http://daveholland.com/ |
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Dave
Douglas |
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| Born | March 24, 1963 (1963-03-24) (age 47) | | Genres | jazz free jazz electronic music world | | Occupations | composer / bandleader / sideman | | Instruments | trumpet | | Years active | 1984–present | | Labels | Greenleaf Music , RCA , Winter & Winter Arabesque , Soul Note | | Associated acts | Masada | | Website | davedouglas.com | | Notable instruments | | | trumpet , cornet | |
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Dave
Brubeck |
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| Birth name | David Warren Brubeck | | Born | December 6, 1920 (1920-12-06) (age 89) | | Origin | Concord , California , United States | | Genres | Jazz Cool jazz West Coast jazz Third stream | | Occupations | Pianist Composer Bandleader | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1940s–present | | Associated acts | Dave Brubeck Quartet |
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Daryl
Stuermer |
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| Born | November 27, 1952 (1952-11-27) (age 58) Milwaukee , Wisconsin , United States | | Genres | Progressive rock Rock Jazz rock | | Instruments | Guitar Bass Guitar | | Years active | 1975-present | | Associated acts | Genesis Phil Collins | | Website | Official site | | Notable instruments | | | Fender Stratocaster | |
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Dannie
Richmond |
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| Born | December 15, 1935(1935-12-15) New York City , New York United States | | Died | March 15, 1988(1988-03-15) (aged 52) Los Angeles , California United States | | Genres | Jazz , R&B , pop | | Occupations | Musician , music director , bandleader | | Instruments | Drums , tenor saxophone | | Years active | 1955–1988 | | Labels | Impulse! Records , Timeless Records , Landmark Records | | Associated acts | Mingus Dynasty , Mark-Almond , Elton John , Joe Cocker |
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Daniel
Zamir |
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| Born | 1981 | | Origin | Petah Tikva (Peh-tah Teek-Qwah), Israel | | Genres | Jazz Klezmer Jewish | | Labels | Tzadik , Hatav Hashmini | | Associated acts | Satlah |
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Curtis
Fuller |
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| Birth name | Curtis DuBois Fuller | | Born | December 15, 1934 (1934-12-15) (age 75) | | Origin | Detroit , United States | | Genres | Jazz , Hard Bop | | Occupations | Trombonist | | Instruments | Trombone | | Labels | Blue Note, Prestige, Savoy, Impulse! |
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Count
Basie |
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| Birth name | William James Basie | | Born | August 21, 1904(1904-08-21) Red Bank , New Jersey , U.S. | | Died | April 26, 1984(1984-04-26) (aged 79) Hollywood , Florida , U.S. | | Genres | Swing , big band , piano blues | | Occupations | Musician , bandleader , composer | | Instruments | Piano , organ | | Years active | 1924–1984 |
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Cootie
Williams |
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| Birth name | Charles Melvin Williams | | Born | July 10, 1911(1911-07-10) | | Died | September 15, 1985(1985-09-15) (aged 74) | | Genres | Jazz | | Instruments | Trumpet | | Associated acts | Duke Ellington |
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Coleman
Hawkins |
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| Birth name | Coleman Randolph Hawkins | | Born | November 21, 1904(1904-11-21) | | Origin | Saint Joseph, Missouri | | Died | May 19, 1969(1969-05-19) (aged 64) | | Genres | Swing music , Bebop | | Instruments | tenor saxophone | | Associated acts | Ben Webster , Max Roach |
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Clifford
Brown |
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| Also known as | "Brownie" | | Born | October 30, 1930(1930-10-30) | | Origin | Wilmington , Delaware , U.S. | | Died | June 26, 1956(1956-06-26) (aged 25) | | Genres | Bebop Hard bop | | Occupations | Trumpeter | | Instruments | Trumpet | | Associated acts | Max Roach Lionel Hampton |
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Clark
Terry |
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| Born | December 14, 1920 (1920-12-14) (age 89) St. Louis , Missouri , U.S. | | Genres | Swing , bop , jazz | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Trumpet , fluegelhorn | | Years active | 1947–present |
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Clarence
Clemons |
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| | The Big Man | | Born | January 11, 1942 (1942-01-11) (age 68) | | Origin | Norfolk, Virginia | | Genres | Rock | | Instruments | Saxophone percussion vocalist | | Associated acts | E Street Band Bruce Springsteen Aretha Franklin Jackson Browne Narada Michael Walden Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Aja Kim | | Website | www.clarenceclemons.com | | Notable instruments | | | Julius Keilwerth SX90R tenor saxophone , SX90R baritone saxophone and SX90II soprano saxophone | |
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Chuck
Mangione |
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| Birth Name | Charles Frank Mangione | | Born | November 29, 1940 (1940-11-29) (age 70) Rochester, New York , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Composer , musician | | Instruments | Flugelhorn , trumpet , piano , electric piano | | Years active | 1960–present | | Labels | Mercury , A&M , Columbia , Chesky | | Website | http://www.chuckmangione.com |
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Christof
Lauer |
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| | Christof Lauer | | Born | May 5, 1953 | | Origin | Melsungen , Germany | | Genres | Jazz | | Instruments | tenor saxophone , soprano saxophone | | Labels | CMP Records Act Records | | Associated acts | United Jazz and Rock Ensemble , Palle Danielsson |
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Christian
McBride |
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| Birth name | Christian Lee McBride | | Born | May 31, 1972 (1972-05-31) (age 38) | | Origin | Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, USA | | Genres | Jazz , Jazz fusion | | Occupations | Bassist | | Years active | since 1989 | | Labels | Verve Records , Warner Bros. Records , Ropeadope Records , Mack Avenue Records | | Website | Official Website |
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Chris
Wodd |
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| Birth name | Christopher Barry Wood | | Born | Pasadena, California | | Origin | New York City , United States | | Genres | Jazz , funk , blues | | Occupations | Musician , composer | | Instruments | Bass | | Years active | 1991–present | | Associated acts | Medeski Martin & Wood The Wood Brothers | | Website | www.mmw.net |
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Chris
Botti |
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| Born | October 12, 1962 (1962-10-12) (age 48) Portland, Oregon , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz Smooth Jazz | | Occupations | Trumpeter Radio presenter | | Instruments | Trumpet | | Labels | Columbia Records | | Website | chrisbotti.com |
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Chick
Webb |
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| Birth name | William Henry Webb | | Born | February 10, 1905(1905-02-10) (disputed, see below) | | Origin | Baltimore, Maryland , U.S. | | Died | June 16, 1939(1939-06-16) (aged 34) | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Drummer Bandleader | | Instruments | drums Bock-a-da-bock | | Associated acts | Johnny Hodges Sidney Bechet |
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Chick
Corea |
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| Birth name | Armando Anthony Corea | | Born | June 12, 1941 (1941-06-12) (age 69) | | Origin | Chelsea, Massachusetts , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz Jazz-Rock Post bop Classical Music | | Occupations | Pianist Keyboardist Composer Bandleader | | Instruments | Piano , keyboards , Synthesizers , organ , Vibraphone , drums | | Years active | 1966–present | | Labels | ECM , Polydor , Stretch , Warner Bros. | | Associated acts | Return to Forever , Five Peace Band , Chaka Khan | | Website | http://www.chickcorea.com |
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Chet
Baker |
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| Birth name | Chesney Henry Baker, Jr. | | Born | December 23, 1929(1929-12-23) Yale, Oklahoma , U.S. | | Died | May 13, 1988(1988-05-13) (aged 58) Amsterdam , Netherlands | | Genres | West Coast Jazz | | Occupations | Trumpeter Jazz singer | | Instruments | Trumpet Vocals Flugelhorn Piano [1] | | Years active | 1952–1988 | | Associated acts | Gerry Mulligan Art Pepper |
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Chet
Atkins |
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| Birth name | Chester Burton Atkins | | Also known as | Mr. Guitar The Country Gentleman | | Born | June 20, 1924(1924-06-20) Luttrell, Tennessee , U.S. | | Died | June 30, 2001(2001-06-30) (aged 77) Nashville, Tennessee , U.S. | | Genres | Country , classical , folk , jazz | | Occupations | Musician , songwriter , producer | | Instruments | Guitar | | Years active | 1942–2001 | | Labels | RCA , Columbia | | Website | Official Website | | Notable instruments | | | Country Gentleman Tennessean 6120 Gibson Chet Atkins SST | |
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Charnett
Moffett |
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| Birth name | Charnett Moffett | | Born | June 10, 1967 (1967-06-10) (age 43) | | Origin | New York , New York , USA | | Genres | Jazz , Post-bop | | Occupations | Bassist | | Years active | 1983-Present | | Labels | Blue Note , Manhattan , Evidence , Piadrum |
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Charlie
Hunter |
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| Birth name | Charlie Hunter | | Origin | Berkeley, California , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , post-bop , jazz fusion , acid jazz , jazz-funk | | Occupations | Guitarist | | Instruments | Guitar | | Labels | Blue Note Records | | Associated acts | The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy The Coalition of the Willing Garage A Trois | | Notable instruments | | | 8-string guitar / bass hybrid, custom built by Ralph Novak | |
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Charlie
Haden |
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| Birth name | Charles Edward Haden | | Born | August 6, 1937 (1937-08-06) (age 73) | | Origin | Shenandoah, Iowa , U.S. | | Genres | Free jazz Mainstream jazz Post-bop Hard bop | | Occupations | Double bassist | | Instruments | Double bass | | Years active | 1957–present | | Associated acts | Ornette Coleman , Pat Metheny , Liberation Music Orchestra , Quartet West |
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Charlie
Christian |
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| Birth name | Charles Henry Christian | | Born | July 29, 1916(1916-07-29) | | Died | March 2, 1942(1942-03-02) (aged 25) | | Genres | Swing , bebop , jazz , Big band music | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Guitar |
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Charlie
Byrd |
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| Birth name | Charlie Lee Byrd | | Born | September 16, 1925(1925-09-16) Suffolk, Virginia , USA | | Died | December 2, 1999(1999-12-02) (aged 74) | | Genres | Bossa nova , Brazilian jazz , Latin jazz , Swing | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Guitar | | Associated acts | Stan Getz Keter Betts |
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Charles
Mingus |
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| Birth name | Charles Mingus Jr. | | Born | April 22, 1922(1922-04-22) US Army Base in Nogales , Arizona | | Origin | Los Angeles , California | | Died | January 5, 1979(1979-01-05) (aged 56) Cuernavaca , Mexico | | Genres | Bebop , avant-garde jazz , post-bop , third stream | | Occupations | Bassist , Composer , Bandleader | | Instruments | Double bass , Piano , Cello , Trombone | | Years active | 1943–1979 | | Labels | Atlantic , Candid , Columbia , Debut , Impulse! , Mercury , United Artists | | Website | MingusMingusMingus.com |
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Charles
Aznavour |
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| Birth name | Shahnour Vaghenag Aznavourian | | Born | May 22, 1924 (1924-05-22) (age 86) | | Origin | Paris , France | | Genres | Pop Chanson Jazz | | Occupations | Singer-songwriter , actor, public activist, diplomat | | Years active | 1936–present | | Labels | EMI MusArm Records | | Associated acts | Claude Lombard Katia Aznavour | | Website | www.c-aznavour.com |
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Chad
Wackerman |
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| Born | March 25, 1960 (1960-03-25) (age 50) Long Beach , California , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz fusion , Jazz , Rock | | Occupations | Musician , Songwriter | | Instruments | Drums , Percussion | | Years active | 1978 - present | | Associated acts | Bill Watrous , Frank Zappa , Steve Vai , Andy Summers , Ed Mann , Albert Lee , Colin Hay , Dweezil Zappa , Tom Grant , Allan Holdsworth | | Website | Chad Wackerman.com |
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Cedar
Walton |
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| Birth name | Cedar Anthony Walton, Junior | | Born | January 17, 1934 (1934-01-17) (age 76) | | Origin | Dallas, Texas | | Genres | Hard bop and Jazz-Funk | | Occupations | pianist | | Instruments | piano | | Years active | 1950's–present | | Labels | Various | | Associated acts | Jazz Messengers |
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Cecil
Taylor |
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| Birth name | Cecil Percival Taylor | | Born | March 25, 1929 (1929-03-25) (age 81) | | Origin | New York City | | Genres | Avant-garde jazz | | Occupations | bandleader , composer | | Instruments | piano | | Years active | 1956–present | | Labels | Transition Blue Note Freedom Hat Hut Enja Records FMP | | Associated acts | Steve Lacy , Jimmy Lyons , Archie Shepp , Albert Ayler , Buell Neidlinger , Alan Silva , William Parker , Sunny Murray , Andrew Cyrille , Tony Oxley |
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Cat
Anderson |
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| Birth name | William Alonzo Anderson | | Also known as | Cat Anderson | | Born | September 12, 1916(1916-09-12) Greenville , South Carolina United States | | Died | April 29, 1981(1981-04-29) (aged 64) Los Angeles , California United States | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Vocals , violin , guitar | | Years active | 1910 - 1966 | | Labels | Columbia , Inner City , Mercury , EMI , | | Associated acts | Duke Ellington , Louie Bellson , Bill Berry , Apollo , Strand Records, Phillips Records, All Life Records, Unique Jazz Records, Parker Records |
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Cassandra
Wilson |
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| Born | December 4, 1955 (1955-12-04) (age 55) Jackson, Mississippi , United States | | Genres | Jazz , Blues , | | Occupations | vocalist, songwriter, producer, arranger | | Instruments | Vocals , guitar , piano | | Years active | 1985–present | | Labels | JMT , Winter & Winter , Polygram , DIW , Columbia , Blue Note , EMI | | Associated acts | M-Base Collective | | Website | cassandrawilson.com |
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Carmen
McRae |
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| Birth name | Carmen Mercedes McRae | | Also known as | "The Singer's Singer" | | Born | April 8, 1920(1920-04-08) | | Origin | Harlem , New York City, New York , United States | | Died | November 10, 1994(1994-11-10) (aged 74) Beverly Hills, California , United States | | Genres | Vocal jazz , bebop , traditional pop | | Occupations | Singer, pianist | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1944s – 1994 | | Labels | Decca , Verve , Atlantic , Novus , Columbia , Blue Note , Concord , Buddah | | Associated acts | Sammy Davis, Jr. Cal Tjader George Shearing Dave Brubeck |
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Carla
Bley |
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| Birth name | Carla Borg | | Born | May 11, 1936 (1936-05-11) (age 74) | | Origin | Oakland, California , U.S. | | Genres | Post bop | | Occupations | Pianist Organist Bandleader | | Instruments | Piano , Organ | | Labels | WATT/ ECM / Universal Records | | Associated acts | Michael Mantler , Steve Swallow , Paul Bley , Nick Mason , Johnny Griffin , Gary Burton , Jimmy Giuffre , George Russell , Art Farmer |
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Carl
Fontana |
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| Born | July 18, 1928(1928-07-18) | | Origin | Monroe, Louisiana | | Died | October 9, 2003(2003-10-09) (aged 75) | | Genres | Jazz | | Instruments | Trombone |
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Cannonball
Adderley |
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| Birth name | Julian Edwin Adderley | | Born | September 15, 1928(1928-09-15) Tampa, Florida | | Origin | United States | | Died | August 8, 1975(1975-08-08) (aged 46) Gary, Indiana | | Genres | Jazz , Soul jazz | | Occupations | Teacher , musician | | Instruments | Alto saxophone , soprano saxophone | | Years active | 1955–1975 | | Labels | Blue Note , Fantasy , Capitol , Prestige , Riverside | | Associated acts | Nat Adderley Miles Davis George Duke Yusef Lateef Sam Jones Joe Zawinul Louis Hayes Bobby Timmons Bill Evans |
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Candy
Dulfer |
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| Birth name | Candy Dulfer | | Born | 19 September 1969 (1969-09-19) (age 41) | | Origin | Amsterdam , Netherlands | | Genres | Smooth jazz , funk , nu jazz | | Occupations | Saxophonist | | Instruments | Alto saxophone , vocals | | Years active | 1981–present | | Labels | BMG , N-coded , Eagle Records , Heads Up | | Website | www.candydulfer.nl |
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Buddy
Rich |
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| Birth name | Bernard Rich | | Also known as | Traps the Drum Wonder (as a boy) and "B" (as an adult) | | Born | September 30, 1917(1917-09-30) | | Origin | Brooklyn , New York , USA | | Died | April 2, 1987(1987-04-02) (aged 69) | | Genres | Jazz , Big band , Swing , Bebop | | Occupations | Musician, songwriter, bandleader, actor | | Instruments | Drums , percussion | | Years active | 1919–1987 | | Associated acts | Joe Marsala Bunny Berigan Artie Shaw Tommy Dorsey Benny Carter Harry James Les Brown Charlie Ventura Jazz at the Philharmonic Nat King Cole Ella Fitzgerald Gene Krupa and Louis Armstrong | | Website | http://www.buddyrich.com/ |
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Bucky
Pizzarelli |
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| Birth name | John Paul Pizzarelli | | Also known as | 'Bucky' | | Born | January 9, 1926 (1926-01-09) (age 84) | | Origin | Paterson, New Jersey , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz Swing Big Band | | Occupations | Guitarist | | Instruments | Guitar , Banjo , Electric guitar | | Labels | Arbors Records Chesky Records Victoria Records Savoy Records Challenge Records | | Associated acts | John Pizzarelli Martin Pizzarelli Jessica Molaskey Stephane Grappelli Soprano Summit | | Notable instruments | | | Benedetto guitar | |
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Buck
Clayton |
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| Born | November 12, 1911(1911-11-12) | | Origin | United States | | Died | December 8, 1991(1991-12-08) (aged 80) | | Genres | Swing Mainstream jazz | | Occupations | Trumpeter | | Instruments | Trumpet |
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Brian
Cultbertson |
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| Born | January 12, 1973 (1973-01-12) (age 37) | | Origin | Decatur, Illinois , United States | | Genres | Contemporary jazz, Funk | | Occupations | musician , instrumentalist | | Instruments | Keyboards Trombone | | Years active | 1994–present | | Website | http://www.brianculbertson.com/ |
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Branford
Marsalis |
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| Birth name | Branford Marsalis | | Born | August 26, 1960 (1960-08-26) (age 50) | | Origin | Breaux Bridge , Louisiana , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz Post-bop | | Instruments | Saxophone | | Associated acts | Wynton Marsalis Delfeayo Marsalis Jason Marsalis Ellis Marsalis Joey Calderazzo Eric Revis Jeff "Tain" Watts Kenny Kirkland DJ Premier , Sting , The Tonight Show Band , Kevin Eubanks Anna Maria Jopek , Harry Connick, Jr. |
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Brad
Mehldau |
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| Born | August 23, 1970 (1970-08-23) (age 40) | | Origin | Jacksonville, Florida , United States | | Genres | Post-bop , jazz | | Occupations | Pianist , Composer | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1993 – present | | Associated acts | Brad Mehldau Trio , Pat Metheny , Joshua Redman |
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Bobby
McFerrin |
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| Birth name | Robert McFerrin, Jr. | | Born | March 11, 1950 (1950-03-11) (age 60) Manhattan , New York | | Genres | Jazz , Reggae | | Occupations | Singer-songwriter , musician , conductor , producer | | Instruments | Vocals , piano , bass guitar , clarinet | | Years active | 1977–present | | Labels | Manhattan Records Blue Note Records Elektra Records Sony Classical | | Associated acts | Chick Corea Herbie Hancock | | Website | http://www.bobbymcferrin.com |
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Bobby
Keys |
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| Born | December 18, 1943 (1943-12-18) (age 66) Slaton, Texas , U.S. | | Genres | Rock | | Occupations | Session musician | | Instruments | Saxophone | | Years active | 1950s—present | | Associated acts | Rolling Stones , Buddy Holly , Elvis Presley , Keith Richards , Eric Clapton , Delaney & Bonnie , George Harrison , Ringo Starr , Warren Zevon , Joe Ely , Sheryl Crow , John Lennon , Leon Russell , Plastic Ono Band , Harry Nilsson |
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Bob
James |
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| Born | December 25, 1939 (1939-12-25) (age 70) | | Origin | Marshall, Missouri , United States | | Genres | Jazz , jazz fusion | | Occupations | pianist , composer , arranger , Record producer | | Instruments | keyboard | | Years active | 1962–present | | Labels | Tappan Zee Records , Koch Records , Columbia Warner Bros. | | Associated acts | Fourplay , Bob James Trio | | Website | BobJames.com |
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Bob
Brookmeyer |
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| Birth name | Robert Brookmeyer | | Born | December 19, 1929 (1929-12-19) (age 80) | | Origin | Kansas City, Missouri , U.S. | | Genres | Mainstream jazz Cool jazz West Coast jazz Post bop | | Occupations | Trombonist , Pianist | | Instruments | Valve trombone , Piano | | Associated acts | Gerry Mulligan , Jim Hall |
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Bix
Beiderbecke |
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| Birth name | Leon Bismark Beiderbecke | | Born | March 10, 1903(1903-03-10) | | Origin | Davenport, Iowa , U.S. | | Died | August 6, 1931(1931-08-06) (aged 28) | | Genres | Jazz Dixieland | | Occupations | Musician composer | | Instruments | Cornet, Piano | | Years active | 1924–1931 | | Labels | Columbia / SME Records | | Website | bixbeiderbecke.com |
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Bing
Crosby |
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| Birth name | Harry Lillis Crosby | | Born | May 3, 1903(1903-05-03) Tacoma, Washington , U.S. | | Origin | Spokane, Washington , U.S. | | Died | October 14, 1977(1977-10-14) (aged 74) Madrid , Spain | | Genres | Traditional pop , Jazz , vocal | | Occupations | Singer, actor | | Instruments | Vocals | | Years active | 1926–77 | | Labels | Brunswick , Decca , Reprise , RCA Victor , Verve , United Artists | | Associated acts | Bob Hope , Dixie Lee , Dean Martin , Frank Sinatra , Fred Astaire , The Rhythm Boys , Rosemary Clooney , David Bowie , Louis Armstrong | | Website | http://www.bingcrosby.com |
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Billy
Tipton |
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| Birth name | Dorothy Lucille Tipton | | Born | December 29, 1914(1914-12-29) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma , U.S. | | Died | January 21, 1989(1989-01-21) (aged 74) Spokane, Washington , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , Swing | | Occupations | Performer, Talent agent | | Instruments | Piano , Saxophone | | Years active | 1936–1970 | | Labels | Tops Records | | Associated acts | Billy Tipton Trio |
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Billy
Taylor |
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| Birth name | William Taylor | | Born | July 24, 1921 (1921-07-24) (age 89) | | Origin | Greenville, North Carolina , USA | | Genres | Jazz , Hard Bop | | Occupations | Pianist , Composer , Educator | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1940s – Present | | Associated acts | Charlie Parker Dizzy Gillespie Miles Davis Herbie Mann Gerry Mulligan Christian McBride Nancy Wilson Dee Dee Bridgewater Cyrus Chestnut | | Website | www.BillyTaylorJazz.net |
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Billy
Strayhorn |
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| Birth name | William Thomas Strayhorn | | Born | November 29, 1915(1915-11-29) Dayton, Ohio , U.S. | | Died | May 31, 1967(1967-05-31) (aged 51) New York City, New York , U.S. | | Genres | Classical , mainstream jazz , swing | | Occupations | Arranger , composer , pianist | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1934–1964 | | Labels | United Artists , Felsted, Mercer | | Associated acts | Duke Ellington | | Website | www.billystrayhorn.com |
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Billy
Kyle |
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| Birth name | William Osborne Kyle | | Born | July 14, 1914 | | Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , USA | | Died | February 23, 1966 | | Genres | Jazz | | Instruments | piano |
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Billy
Hart |
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| Born | 29 November 1940 (1940-11-29) (age 70) Washington, D.C. United States | | Genres | Jazz , jazz fusion | | Occupations | Musician , Educator | | Instruments | Drums | | Years active | Early 1960s - Current | | Associated acts | Herbie Hancock , | | Website | Official Site |
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Billy
Eckstine |
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| Birth name | William Clarence Eckstine | | Also known as | Mr. B | | Born | July 8, 1914(1914-07-08) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , USA | | Died | March 8, 1993(1993-03-08) (aged 78) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , USA | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Singer | | Instruments | Vocals | | Years active | 1940s-1990s | | Associated acts | Dizzy Gillespie Charlie Parker Sarah Vaughan |
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Billy
Cobham |
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| Birth name | William E. Cobham | | Born | 16 May 1944 (1944-05-16) (age 66) Panama | | Genres | Jazz , jazz fusion , bebop , funk , progressive rock , rock and roll , soul | | Occupations | Musician , songwriter , bandleader , instructor | | Instruments | Drums , percussion | | Years active | 1968 - Present | | Labels | Atlantic , Columbia , CTI , Elektra , GRP | | Associated acts | Miles Davis , Mahavishnu Orchestra , Jack Bruce , New York Jazz Quartet , Jazz Is Dead , Bobby and the Midnites | | Website | Official website |
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Billy
Butterfield |
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| | Billy Butterfield | | Born | January 14, 1917(1917-01-14) | | Died | March 18, 1988(1988-03-18) (aged 71) | | Genres | Swing , Big band | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Trumpet , Flugelhorn , Cornet |
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Billie
Holiday |
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| Birth name | Eleanora Fagan | | Also known as | Lady Day, Queen of Song | | Born | April 7, 1915(1915-04-07) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , U.S. | | Origin | Harlem , New York , U.S. | | Died | July 17, 1959(1959-07-17) (aged 44) New York City, New York , U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , vocal jazz , jazz blues , torch songs , swing | | Occupations | Singer, songwriter, composer | | Instruments | Vocals | | Years active | 1933–1959 | | Labels | Brunswick Records (1933–1939) Vocalion Records (1936–1939) Okeh Records (1939–1942) Bluebird Records (1938) Commodore (1939, 1944) Capitol (1942) Decca (1944–1950) Aladdin (1951) Verve (1952–1957) Columbia (1957–1958) MGM (1958–1959) | | Associated acts | Ella Fitzgerald , Sarah Vaughan , Lena Horne | | Website | Billie Holiday Official Site |
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Bill
Frisell |
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| Birth name | William Richard Frisell | | Born | March 18, 1951 Baltimore, Maryland | | Genres | Jazz , alternative country , experimental rock , world , soundtrack | | Occupations | Guitarist , composer , music arranger | | Instruments | Electric guitar , acoustic guitar | | Website | Official website | | Notable instruments | | | Fender Telecaster , Steve Klein Electric | |
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Bill
Evans |
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| Birth name | William John Evans | | Born | August 16, 1929(1929-08-16) | | Died | September 15, 1980(1980-09-15) (aged 51) | | Genres | Jazz , modal jazz , third stream , cool jazz , post-bop | | Occupations | Pianist Composer Arranger | | Instruments | Piano | | Labels | Riverside Records Verve Records Fantasy Records | | Associated acts | George Russell Miles Davis Cannonball Adderley Philly Joe Jones Scott LaFaro Paul Motian Eddie Gomez Marty Morell Tony Bennett Jim Hall |
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Bill
Coleman |
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| Born | August 4, 1904(1904-08-04) Paris, Kentucky , United States | | Died | August 24, 1981(1981-08-24) (aged 77) Toulouse , France | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Trumpet | | Years active | 1927–1981 | | Associated acts | Ben Webster , Guy Lafitte |
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Bill
Bruford |
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| Birth name | William Scott Bruford | | Born | 17 May 1949 (1949-05-17) (age 61) Sevenoaks , Kent , England | | Genres | Progressive rock , instrumental rock , jazz fusion , jazz | | Occupations | Musician, songwriter | | Instruments | Drums, percussion | | Years active | 1968–2009 | | Labels | Polydor E.G. Records Voiceprint Records Winterfold Records Summerfold Records | | Associated acts | Yes , King Crimson , UK , Genesis , Earthworks , Chris Squire , Bruford , Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe , Bruford Levin Upper Extremities , Gong , National Health , Pavlov's Dog , Steve Howe , Gordian Knot , Annette Peacock | | Website | BillBruford.com |
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Betty
Carter |
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| Birth name | Lillie Mae Jones | | Born | May 16, 1929(1929-05-16) | | Origin | Flint, Michigan | | Died | September 26, 1998(1998-09-26) (aged 69) | | Genres | Vocal jazz | | Years active | 1948–1998 | | Labels | Bet-Car , Verve |
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Bernadette
Seacrest |
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| Birth name | Laura Bernadette Seacrest | | Born | 1965 | | Origin | Venice , California USA | | Genres | Swing Noir, Jazz , Americana | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | Vocals | | Years active | 2001 - present | | Labels | Thrillbomb, Independent | | Associated acts | The Long Goners David Parlato her Yes Men her Provocateurs | | Website | bernadetteseacrest.com |
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Benny
Goodman |
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| Birth name | Benjamin David Goodman | | Also known as | "King of Swing", "The Professor", "Patriarch of the Clarinet", "Swing's Senior Statesman" | | Born | May 30, 1909(1909-05-30) | | Origin | Chicago , Illinois , U.S. | | Died | June 13, 1986(1986-06-13) (aged 77) | | Genres | Swing , big band | | Occupations | Musician, bandleader, songwriter | | Instruments | Clarinet | | Years active | 1926–1986 |
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Benny
Golson |
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| Born | January 25, 1929 (1929-01-25) (age 81) Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , United States | | Genres | Bebop Hard bop | | Occupations | Saxophonist, Arranger, Composer | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone |
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Benny
Carter |
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| Birth name | Bennett Lester Carter | | Also known as | "King" | | Born | August 8, 1907(1907-08-08) in Harlem, New York , USA | | Died | July 12, 2003(2003-07-12) in Los Angeles, California (aged 95) | | Genres | Swing , Big band , Jazz | | Occupations | Musician , Bandleader , Composer , Musical arranger | | Instruments | Saxophone , Trumpet , Clarinet | | Years active | 1920s–1997 | | Labels | Columbia , OKeh , Crown , Decca , Vocalion , Brunswick , Bluebird ,Music Masters, Verve , United Artist , Norgran, Swingville, Clef | | Associated acts | Billie Holiday , Fats Waller , Ray Charles , Dizzy Gillespie , Oscar Peterson , Phil Woods , Marian McPartland | | Website | www.BennyCarter.com |
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Benny
Bailey |
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| Birth name | Ernest Harold Bailey | | Born | August 13, 1925(1925-08-13) Cleveland , Ohio United States | | Died | April 14, 2005(2005-04-14) (aged 79) Amsterdam The Netherlands | | Genres | Jazz , bebop , hard bop | | Occupations | Musician , songwriter , record producer | | Instruments | Trumpet , piano , flute | | Years active | 1940s - | | Labels | Argo , Candid , Concord , MPS , Freedom , Enja , Ego Records, Gemini Records, Jazzcraft Records, TCB Records, Laika Records | | Associated acts | Bull Moose Jackson , Scatman Crothers , The Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band , Quincy Jones , Tony Coe , Dizzy Gillespie , Lionel Hampton |
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Bennie
Moten |
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| Born | November 13, 1894( 1894 -11-13) | | Origin | Kansas City, Missouri , USA | | Died | April 2, 1935 ( 1935 -04-02) (aged 40) | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Piano , Bandleader | | Instruments | Piano | | Associated acts | Count Basie , Walter Page |
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Ben
Webster |
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| Birth name | Benjamin Francis Webster | | Also known as | "The Brute" "Frog" | | Born | March 27, 1909(1909-03-27) | | Origin | Kansas City, Missouri , United States | | Died | September 20, 1973(1973-09-20) (aged 64) | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Saxophonist | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone | | Associated acts | Coleman Hawkins Oscar Peterson |
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Ben
Allison |
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| Birth name | Ben Allison | | Born | c. 1966 | | Origin | New Haven , Connecticut , USA | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician, Composer | | Instruments | Double bass | | Associated acts | Herbie Nichols Project Ted Nash |
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Barry
Harris |
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| Birth name | Barry Harris | | Born | December 15, 1929 (1929-12-15) (age 80) | | Origin | Detroit, Michigan , U.S. | | Genres | Bop Hard bop Mainstream jazz | | Occupations | Pianist , Educator | | Instruments | Piano | | Labels | Prestige Records Riverside Records Xanadu Records | | Associated acts | Cannonball Adderley , Illinois Jacquet , Coleman Hawkins , Dexter Gordon , Max Roach |
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Barney
Kessel |
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| Born | October 17, 1923(1923-10-17) | | Origin | Muskogee, Oklahoma , USA | | Died | May 6, 2004(2004-05-06) (aged 80) San Diego, California | | Genres | Jazz , pop | | Occupations | Guitarist | | Instruments | guitar | | Years active | 1940's–1992 | | Associated acts | Chico Marx , Oscar Peterson , Ray Brown , Sonny Rollins , Phil Spector , The Beach Boys , The Monkees , The Wrecking Crew , many others |
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Baden
Powell |
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| Born | August 6, 1937(1937-08-06) Varre-Sai , Rio de Janeiro , Brazil | | Died | September 26, 2000(2000-09-26) (aged 63) Rio de Janeiro , Rio de Janeiro , Brazil |
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Aziza
Mustafazadeh |
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| Born | 19 December 1969 (1969-12-19) (age 40) Baku , Azerbaijan | | Genres | Vocal jazz Instrumental jazz Scat singing Jazz fusion | | Instruments | Piano | | Years active | 1988–present | | Website | www.azizamustafazadeh.de |
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| Ayo |
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| Birth name | Joy Olasunmibo Ogunmakin | | Also known as | Ayọ, Ayo. | | Born | September 14, 1980 (1980-09-14) (age 30) | | Origin | Cologne , Germany | | Genres | Folk , Soul , Reggae | | Occupations | Singer , Songwriter | | Instruments | Guitar , Piano | | Years active | 2001-present | | Labels | Universal / Polydor , Interscope Records | | Website | www.ayomusic.com |
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Avishai
Cohen |
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| Born | April 20, 1970 (1970-04-20) (age 40) | | Origin | Kabri , Israel | | Genres | Jazz Latin jazz Pop | | Occupations | Bassist , composer , bandleader | | Instruments | Double bass Bass guitar Piano Vocals | | Labels | Razdaz Recordz Stretch Records | | Associated acts | Chick Corea New Trio , Heernt | | Website | http://www.avishaimusic.com/ |
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Astrud
Gilberto |
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| Birth name | Astrud Weinert | | Born | March 29, 1940 (1940-03-29) (age 70) | | Origin | Bahia , Brazil | | Genres | Bossa nova , Latin Jazz , Brazilian jazz | | Occupations | Singer | | Years active | 1963–present | | Labels | Verve , Universal | | Associated acts | João Gilberto , Antonio Carlos Jobim , Vinicius de Moraes , Stan Getz , Frank Sinatra | | Website | astrudgilberto.com |
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Arturo
Sandoval |
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| Born | November 6, 1949 (1949-11-06) (age 61) Artemisa , Cuba | | Genres | Latin Jazz Afro-Cuban Jazz | | Occupations | Musician, Composer | | Instruments | Trumpet , Flugelhorn , Piano | | Years active | 1977–present | | Associated acts | Dizzy Gillespie , Irakere , Alicia Keys |
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Artie
Shaw |
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| Birth name | Arthur Jacob Arshawsky | | Born | May 23, 1910(1910-05-23) New York City, New York , U.S. | | Died | December 30, 2004(2004-12-30) (aged 94) Thousand Oaks, California , U.S. | | Genres | Swing , big band | | Occupations | Bandleader , composer | | Instruments | Clarinet | | Years active | 1925–2004 |
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Art
Pepper |
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| | Arthur Edward Pepper, Jr. | | Born | September 1, 1925(1925-09-01) | | Origin | Gardena, California , USA | | Died | June 15, 1982(1982-06-15) (aged 56) | | Genres | Cool jazz West Coast jazz Bop Mainstream jazz Hard bop Post-bop | | Occupations | Saxophonist | | Instruments | Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Clarinet | | Associated acts | Stan Kenton Shorty Rogers |
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Art
Farmer |
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| Birth name | Arthur Stewart Farmer | | Also known as | Art | | Born | August 21, 1928 | | Origin | Council Bluffs, Iowa , United States | | Died | October 4, 1999(1999-10-04) (aged 71) | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Trumpeter | | Instruments | Trumpet , flugelhorn and flumpet | | Associated acts | Benny Golson |
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Art
Blakey |
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| Birth name | Arthur Blakey | | Also known as | Abdullah Ibn Buhaina | | Born | October 11, 1919(1919-10-11) Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania United States | | Died | October 16, 1990(1990-10-16) (aged 71) New York City, New York , U.S. | | Genres | Hard bop Bebop | | Occupations | Drummer , bandleader | | Instruments | Drums , percussion | | Years active | 1942–1990 | | Labels | Blue Note Records | | Associated acts | Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers Art Blakey Quartet Art Blakey Quintet Art Blakey & the Afrocuban Boys | | Website | http://www.artblakey.com |
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Arnett
Cobb |
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| Birth name | Arnette Cleophus Cobbs | | Born | August 10, 1918(1918-08-10) Houston , Texas , United States | | Died | March 24, 1989(1989-03-24) (aged 70) | | Genres | Texas blues Soul-jazz Mainstream jazz Bop Swing New York blues Jump blues | | Occupations | Saxophonist | | Instruments | Tenor saxophone | | Associated acts | Illinois Jacquet , Lionel Hampton |
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Antonio
Sanchez |
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| Born | 1 November 1971 (1971-11-01) (age 39) Mexico City | | Genres | Jazz | | Occupations | Musician | | Instruments | drums | | Labels | Columbia | | Associated acts | Pat Metheny Group , John Patitucci Trio | | Website | AntonioSanchez.net |
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Antonio
Carlos
Jobim |
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| Birth name | Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim | | Also known as | Antônio Carlos Jobim, Tom Jobim | | Born | January 25, 1927(1927-01-25) | | Origin | Rio de Janeiro , Brazil | | Died | December 8, 1994(1994-12-08) (aged 67) | | Genres | Bossa Nova MPB | | Occupations | Musician, composer, songwriter, singer | | Instruments | Piano, guitar | | Years active | 1956–1994 | | Labels | Verve , Warner Bros. , Elenco , A&M , CTI , MCA , Philips , Decca , Sony | | Associated acts | Vinícius de Moraes , João Gilberto , Astrud Gilberto , Stan Getz , Frank Sinatra | | Website | www.tomjobim.com.br |
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Anthony
Jackson |
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| Birth name | Anthony Barrett Jackson | | Born | June 23, 1952 (1952-06-23) (age 58) | | Origin | New York, New York U.S. | | Genres | Jazz , Fusion , R&B , Funk | | Instruments | Bass guitar , Contrabass guitar | | Years active | 1970–present |
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Anthony
Braxton |
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| Born | June 4, 1945(1945-06-04) | | Origin | Chicago , Illinois , U.S. | | Genres | Avant-garde , jazz | | Occupations | Bandleader and composer | | Instruments | Saxophones , clarinet , flute , piano |
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Anna
Maria
Jopek |
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| | Anna Maria Jopek | | Born | December 14, 1970 (1970-12-14) (age 39) Warsaw , Poland | | Genres | World music , jazz , pop | | Occupations | Singer , songwriter , musician , pianist , composer , arranger , record producer | | Instruments | Vocals , Piano , Keyboards | | Years active | 1997–present | | Labels | PolyGram Polska , Universal Music Polska , AMJ Music | | Associated acts | Beto Betuk , Richard Bona , Joszko Broda , Mino Cinelu , Paweł Dobrowolski , Tord Gustavsen , Krzysztof Herdzin , Manu Katche , Kayah , Cezary Konrad , Robert Kubiszyn , Marcin Kydryński , Robert Majewski , Branford Marsalis , Christian McBride , Pat Metheny , Leszek Możdżer , Marek Napiórkowski , Makoto Ozone , Oscar Castro-Neves , Marcin Pospieszalski , Mateusz Pospieszalski , Tomasz Stańko , Sweet Noise , Dhafer Youssef , Paweł Zarecki , Voo Voo , Sinfonia Viva and more over | | Website | anna-maria-jopek.com |
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Angelique
Kidjo |
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| Birth name | Angélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kango Manta Zogbin Kidjo | | Born | July 14, 1960 (1960-07-14) (age 50), Ouidah , Benin | | Genres | Afropop , Afrobeat , reggae , world , world fusion , worldbeat , jazz , gospel , Latin | | Occupations | Singer-songwriter | | Years active | 1982–present | | Labels | Island , Mango , PolyGram , Columbia , Razor & Tie | | Website | www.kidjo.com |
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Andy
Williams |
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| Birth name | Howard Andrew Williams | | Also known as | Andy Williams A Voice of National Treasure The King of Hearts The Golden Voice The Emperor of Easy The Emper |
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