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George Freeman
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George Freeman is an American jazz guitarist. He is the brother of Von Freeman and the uncle of Chico Freeman. George and Von collaborated … read moreGeorge Freeman is an American jazz guitarist. He is the brother of Von Freeman and the uncle of Chico Freeman. George and Von collaborated frequently throughout their careers. His debut album featured saxophonist Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre View wikiGeorge Freeman is an American jazz guitarist. He is the brother of Von Freeman and the uncle of Chico Freeman. George and Von collaborated frequently throughout their careers. His debut album featured saxophonist Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre View wiki -
Louis Hayes
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Louis Hayes (born May 31, 1937, Detroit, Michigan) is an American jazz drummer. His father played drums and piano and his mother the piano … read moreLouis Hayes (born May 31, 1937, Detroit, Michigan) is an American jazz drummer. His father played drums and piano and his mother the piano and he refers to the early influence of hearing jazz, especially that of big bands, on the radio. … read moreLouis Hayes (born May 31, 1937, Detroit, Michigan) is an American jazz drummer. His father played drums and piano and his mother the piano and he refers to the early influence of hearing jazz, especially that of big bands, on the radio. His main influence was Philly Joe Jones and he was mentored … read more -
Eric Alexander
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There are two artists matching the name Eric Alexander. The first (born 1968) is an American jazz saxophonist, known for his sophisticate… read moreThere are two artists matching the name Eric Alexander. The first (born 1968) is an American jazz saxophonist, known for his sophisticated hard bop and post-bop style. Alexander began as a classical musician, studying alto saxophone at… read moreThere are two artists matching the name Eric Alexander. The first (born 1968) is an American jazz saxophonist, known for his sophisticated hard bop and post-bop style. Alexander began as a classical musician, studying alto saxophone at Indiana University in 1986. He soon switched to jazz and th… read more -
Wayne Escoffery
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Buster Williams
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Ron Carter
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Zoot Sims
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Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis
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Eric Reed
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