John Coltrane

Legendary Jazz Saxophonist and Composer

John Coltrane was an influential American jazz saxophonist and composer, whose work helped shape the direction of mod...

Louis Armstrong

Legendary Jazz Trumpeter and Vocalist

Louis Armstrong, affectionately known as "Satchmo" or "Pops," was a towering figure in the world of jazz and one of t...

Miles Davis

Legendary Jazz Trumpeter and Bandleader

Miles Davis was a seminal figure in the world of jazz, renowned for his innovative approach to music and his signific...

Thelonious Monk

Innovative American Jazz Pianist and Composer

Thelonious Sphere Monk was an American jazz pianist and composer, renowned for his distinctive style in both performa...

Count Basie

Legendary Jazz Pianist and Bandleader

Count Basie was an iconic American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer, whose career spanned several dec...

Ella Fitzgerald

Legendary Jazz Vocalist

Ella Fitzgerald, known as the "First Lady of Song," was an American jazz vocalist renowned for her pure tone, impecca...

Oscar Peterson

Canadian Jazz Pianist and Composer

Oscar Peterson was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer whose virtuosity and captivating performances made him one of...

Max Roach

Influential American Jazz Drummer and Composer

Max Roach was a highly influential American jazz drummer and composer, known for his innovative contributions to the ...

Bill Evans

Influential Jazz Pianist and Composer

Bill Evans was an influential American jazz pianist known for his nuanced touch, lyrical phrasing, and innovative app...

Charles Mingus

Influential American Jazz Bassist and Composer

Charles Mingus was a highly influential American jazz musician, composer, bandleader, and bassist. Born on April 22, ...

Salón Cimrman

Frank Sinatra

Legendary American Crooner and Icon of the Swin...

Frank Sinatra was an American singer, actor, and producer who is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, h...

Billie Holiday

Iconic Jazz Vocalist and Songstress

Billie Holiday, born Eleanora Fagan on April 7, 1915, was an American jazz and swing music singer with a career spann...

Benny Goodman

King of Swing and Jazz Clarinetist

Benny Goodman, known as the "King of Swing," was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader who became one of the mo...

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers

Legendary Jazz Ensemble

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers were a highly influential jazz group that played a pivotal role in the development o...

Chet Baker

Legendary Jazz Trumpeter and Vocalist

Chet Baker was an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist who emerged as a leading figure in the West Coast jazz movemen...

Glenn Miller

Big Band Era Icon and Trombonist

Glenn Miller was an American big band trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was born on...

Woody Herman

Legendary Jazz Clarinetist and Big Band Leader

Woody Herman was a renowned American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, and big band leader. He led various group...

Dave Brubeck

Legendary Jazz Pianist and Composer

Dave Brubeck was an American jazz pianist and composer, whose career spanned over six decades. He was born on Decembe...

Charlie Parker

Legendary Jazz Saxophonist and Bebop Innovator

Charlie Parker, also known as "Bird," was an American jazz saxophonist and composer who became one of the most influe...