Coleman Hawkins 1904-1969 Coleman Hawkins was perhaps the most influential saxophone player of all time and was responsible for the instrument’s importance...
Erroll Garner 1921-1977 Erroll Garner was a self-taught pianist of astonishing originality and virtuosic technique who bridged key elements of the...
Jelly Roll Morton 1890-1941 Jelly Roll Morton brewed a gumbo of musical styles including New Orleans traditional, ragtime, blues, minstrel shows, hymns, spirituals,...
Jimmy Rushing 1901?-1972 Jimmy Rushing lent his distinctive tenor voice to many of jazz’s great big bands, and he then emerged equally...
Louis Jordan 1908-1975 Louis Jordan was one of the most successful African American musicians of his era, achieving success and popularity across...
