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Hermeto Pascoal
80,132 listeners
Hermeto Pascoal is a Brazilian jazz composer and multi-instrumentalist born in Lagoa da Canoa, Alagoas, Brazil on June 22, 1936. He uses nature as a basis for his compositions and experiments with non-conventional instruments such as teapots, children's toys and, sometimes, animals. He is a… read more -
Jeff Parker
95,298 listeners
A prolific jazz guitarist, Jeff Parker freelances in jazz and all its contemporary extracts mostly within the greater Chicago area. Noted f… read moreA prolific jazz guitarist, Jeff Parker freelances in jazz and all its contemporary extracts mostly within the greater Chicago area. Noted for his smoothness and intensely influenced improvisational skills, Parker has had success with a n… read moreA prolific jazz guitarist, Jeff Parker freelances in jazz and all its contemporary extracts mostly within the greater Chicago area. Noted for his smoothness and intensely influenced improvisational skills, Parker has had success with a number of groups, including the internationally praised avant… read more -
Ramsey Lewis
247,618 listeners
Ramsey Lewis (born Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis, Jr. in Chicago on 27 May 1935 ; died 12 September 2022) was an American jazz and pop pianist and … read moreRamsey Lewis (born Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis, Jr. in Chicago on 27 May 1935 ; died 12 September 2022) was an American jazz and pop pianist and keyboardist. Lewis formed The Ramsey Lewis Trio in 1956 and went on to record over 80 albums, rece… read moreRamsey Lewis (born Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis, Jr. in Chicago on 27 May 1935 ; died 12 September 2022) was an American jazz and pop pianist and keyboardist. Lewis formed The Ramsey Lewis Trio in 1956 and went on to record over 80 albums, receiving five gold records and three Grammy Awards during his c… read more -
Avishai Cohen
265,862 listeners
There are two artists of this name: an Israeli jazz bassist and an Israeli jazz trumpet player Avishai E. Cohen. 1. Avishai Cohen (born 197… read moreThere are two artists of this name: an Israeli jazz bassist and an Israeli jazz trumpet player Avishai E. Cohen. 1. Avishai Cohen (born 1970 in Jerusalem) is an Israeli jazz bassist, composer and arranger. He was raised by a musical fami… read moreThere are two artists of this name: an Israeli jazz bassist and an Israeli jazz trumpet player Avishai E. Cohen. 1. Avishai Cohen (born 1970 in Jerusalem) is an Israeli jazz bassist, composer and arranger. He was raised by a musical family, and as a child he started playing piano. After a few yea… read more -
Roy Ayers Ubiquity
345,599 listeners
Roy Ayers (September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. Ayers began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beginning in the 1970s, during which he helped pioneer jazz-fun… read more -
George Benson
849,255 listeners
George Benson is a jazz guitarist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on 22 March 1943. He started out playing straight-ahead instrumenta… read moreGeorge Benson is a jazz guitarist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on 22 March 1943. He started out playing straight-ahead instrumental jazz with organist Jack McDuff. Benson got his first experience playing with his several-year st… read moreGeorge Benson is a jazz guitarist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on 22 March 1943. He started out playing straight-ahead instrumental jazz with organist Jack McDuff. Benson got his first experience playing with his several-year stint with McDuff's group. In 1964, at the age of 21, Ben… read more -
Larry Coryell
78,884 listeners
Larry Coryell (April 2, 1943-February 19, 2017) was an American jazz fusion guitarist. He was born in Galveston, Texas in 1943. After growi… read moreLarry Coryell (April 2, 1943-February 19, 2017) was an American jazz fusion guitarist. He was born in Galveston, Texas in 1943. After growing up in Seattle, Washington, in 1965, Coryell moved to New York City where he became part of Chic… read moreLarry Coryell (April 2, 1943-February 19, 2017) was an American jazz fusion guitarist. He was born in Galveston, Texas in 1943. After growing up in Seattle, Washington, in 1965, Coryell moved to New York City where he became part of Chico Hamilton's quintet, replacing Gabor Szabo. In 1967 an… read more -
George Russell
22,943 listeners
George Russell (born 1923 in Cincinnati, died in Boston in 2009, at age 86) was a jazz composer, theorist, conductor, and drummer who was the primary force behind the creation of modal jazz. Russell was a drummer in Benny Carter's… read moreGeorge Russell (born 1923 in Cincinnati, died in Boston in 2009, at age 86) was a jazz composer, theorist, conductor, and drummer who was the primary force behind the creation of modal jazz. Russell was a drummer in Benny Carter's band in the early 1940s; he was replaced by Max Roach and, … read more -
Allan Holdsworth
121,934 listeners
Allan Holdsworth (6 August 1946 – 16 April 2017) was a British guitarist and composer. He released twelve studio albums as a solo artist an… read moreAllan Holdsworth (6 August 1946 – 16 April 2017) was a British guitarist and composer. He released twelve studio albums as a solo artist and played a variety of musical styles spanning a period of more than four decades, but is best know… read moreAllan Holdsworth (6 August 1946 – 16 April 2017) was a British guitarist and composer. He released twelve studio albums as a solo artist and played a variety of musical styles spanning a period of more than four decades, but is best known for his work in jazz fusion. Holdsworth is noted for his a… read more -
Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie
45,887 listeners
Jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker (also known as Yardbird or Bird) and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie are known for having collaborated a large nu… read moreJazz saxophonist Charlie Parker (also known as Yardbird or Bird) and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie are known for having collaborated a large number of times. The most popular collaboration is the album Bird and Diz, released in 1952, to much… read moreJazz saxophonist Charlie Parker (also known as Yardbird or Bird) and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie are known for having collaborated a large number of times. The most popular collaboration is the album Bird and Diz, released in 1952, to much critical acclaim. View wiki