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Al Di Meola
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Al Di Meola (born Albert Laurence Di Meola in Jersey City on 22 July 1954) is an American guitarist known for his works in jazz fusion and … read moreAl Di Meola (born Albert Laurence Di Meola in Jersey City on 22 July 1954) is an American guitarist known for his works in jazz fusion and world music. He began his career in 1974 as a guitarist of the group Return to Forever. Between … read moreAl Di Meola (born Albert Laurence Di Meola in Jersey City on 22 July 1954) is an American guitarist known for his works in jazz fusion and world music. He began his career in 1974 as a guitarist of the group Return to Forever. Between the 1970s and 1980s, albums such as "Elegant Gypsy"… read more -
Johnny Hammond
68,540 listeners
Johnny Hammond was a pseudonym John Robert Smith (b. 16 Dec 1933, Louisville, KY, USA - d. 4 Jun 1997 - aka Johnny "Hammond" Smit… read moreJohnny Hammond was a pseudonym John Robert Smith (b. 16 Dec 1933, Louisville, KY, USA - d. 4 Jun 1997 - aka Johnny "Hammond" Smith), a jazz organist. He was renowned for playing the Hammond B-3 organ, thus earning "Hammond… read moreJohnny Hammond was a pseudonym John Robert Smith (b. 16 Dec 1933, Louisville, KY, USA - d. 4 Jun 1997 - aka Johnny "Hammond" Smith), a jazz organist. He was renowned for playing the Hammond B-3 organ, thus earning "Hammond" as a nickname. Smith recorded a series of albums on t… read more -
Dorothy Ashby
277,170 listeners
Dorothy Ashby (Dorothy Jeanne Thompson, August 6, 1932 – April 13, 1986) was an American jazz harpist and composer. Hailed as one of the mo… read moreDorothy Ashby (Dorothy Jeanne Thompson, August 6, 1932 – April 13, 1986) was an American jazz harpist and composer. Hailed as one of the most "unjustly under-loved jazz greats of the 1950's/60's" and the "most ac… read moreDorothy Ashby (Dorothy Jeanne Thompson, August 6, 1932 – April 13, 1986) was an American jazz harpist and composer. Hailed as one of the most "unjustly under-loved jazz greats of the 1950's/60's" and the "most accomplished modern jazz harpist," Ashby established the … read more -
Trombone Shorty
123,392 listeners
Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews (born January 2, 1986) is a trombone and trumpet player from New Orleans, Louisiana, United Stat… read moreTroy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews (born January 2, 1986) is a trombone and trumpet player from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Troy Andrews is the younger brother of trumpeter and bandleader James Andrews . Growing up in… read moreTroy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews (born January 2, 1986) is a trombone and trumpet player from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Troy Andrews is the younger brother of trumpeter and bandleader James Andrews . Growing up in New Orleans' Treme neighborhood, "Trombone Shorty… read more -
Christian Scott
91,404 listeners
An emerging talent on the international jazz scene, New Orleans-born trumpeter Christian Scott's debut album "Rewind That" w… read moreAn emerging talent on the international jazz scene, New Orleans-born trumpeter Christian Scott's debut album "Rewind That" was released on Concord in 2005 and received great critical acclaim. 9 of the 11 tracks on "Re… read moreAn emerging talent on the international jazz scene, New Orleans-born trumpeter Christian Scott's debut album "Rewind That" was released on Concord in 2005 and received great critical acclaim. 9 of the 11 tracks on "Rewind That" are Scott's original work (also on the … read more -
Kamasi Washington
320,417 listeners
Life began for Kamasi Washington on February 18, 1981 in Los Angeles, California. In the Washington family music was more of a prerequisite… read moreLife began for Kamasi Washington on February 18, 1981 in Los Angeles, California. In the Washington family music was more of a prerequisite than a privilege. But Kamasi never saw it that way, his love for music began at first sound. His … read moreLife began for Kamasi Washington on February 18, 1981 in Los Angeles, California. In the Washington family music was more of a prerequisite than a privilege. But Kamasi never saw it that way, his love for music began at first sound. His father, Rickey Washington is a professional saxophonist by n… read more -
Shelly Manne
29,315 listeners
Shelly Manne (June 11, 1920 – September 26, 1984), born Sheldon Manne in New York City, was an American jazz drummer. Most frequently assoc… read moreShelly Manne (June 11, 1920 – September 26, 1984), born Sheldon Manne in New York City, was an American jazz drummer. Most frequently associated with West Coast jazz, he was known for his versatility and also played in a number of other … read moreShelly Manne (June 11, 1920 – September 26, 1984), born Sheldon Manne in New York City, was an American jazz drummer. Most frequently associated with West Coast jazz, he was known for his versatility and also played in a number of other styles, including Dixieland, swing, bebop, avant-garde jazz … read more -
Gene Harris
123,301 listeners
Gene Harris (September 1, 1933, Benton Harbor, Michigan – January 16, 2000) was an American jazz pianist known for his warm sound and blues… read moreGene Harris (September 1, 1933, Benton Harbor, Michigan – January 16, 2000) was an American jazz pianist known for his warm sound and blues and gospel infused style. From 1956 to 1970, he played in The Three Sounds trio with bassist Andy… read moreGene Harris (September 1, 1933, Benton Harbor, Michigan – January 16, 2000) was an American jazz pianist known for his warm sound and blues and gospel infused style. From 1956 to 1970, he played in The Three Sounds trio with bassist Andy Simpkins and drummer Bill Dowdy. He was mostly retired to B… read more -
Paolo Fresu
84,919 listeners
Paolo Fresu is a jazz trumpet player from Berchidda, Sardinia. His main musical influence is probably Miles Davis, but he has also experime… read morePaolo Fresu is a jazz trumpet player from Berchidda, Sardinia. His main musical influence is probably Miles Davis, but he has also experimented fusion of different genres (e.g. he has released a CD in collaboration with gypsy Balkan bras… read morePaolo Fresu is a jazz trumpet player from Berchidda, Sardinia. His main musical influence is probably Miles Davis, but he has also experimented fusion of different genres (e.g. he has released a CD in collaboration with gypsy Balkan brass ensemble Kocani Orkestar). He has published several CDs wi… read more -
Betty Carter
273,211 listeners
Betty Carter (1929–1998) was a prominent U.S. jazz singer, renowned for her improvisational technique and idiosyncratic vocal style. Carter… read moreBetty Carter (1929–1998) was a prominent U.S. jazz singer, renowned for her improvisational technique and idiosyncratic vocal style. Carter expanded the role of the vocalist in jazz, to a full, improvising member of the band. Although he… read moreBetty Carter (1929–1998) was a prominent U.S. jazz singer, renowned for her improvisational technique and idiosyncratic vocal style. Carter expanded the role of the vocalist in jazz, to a full, improvising member of the band. Although her voice was not as admired by the public as such vocalists a… read more