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Bobby Troup
15,613 listeners
Robert W. "Bobby" Troup Jr. (October 18, 1918 – February 7, 1999) was an American actor, jazz pianist and songwriter. He is best … read moreRobert W. "Bobby" Troup Jr. (October 18, 1918 – February 7, 1999) was an American actor, jazz pianist and songwriter. He is best known for writing the popular standard "(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66", and for his role … read moreRobert W. "Bobby" Troup Jr. (October 18, 1918 – February 7, 1999) was an American actor, jazz pianist and songwriter. He is best known for writing the popular standard "(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66", and for his role as Dr. Joe Early, opposite his real-life wife Julie London&#… read more
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Mundell Lowe
4,238 listeners
James Mundell Lowe (April 21, 1922 – December 2, 2017) was an American jazz guitarist whose career began when he was thirteen years old. He… read moreJames Mundell Lowe (April 21, 1922 – December 2, 2017) was an American jazz guitarist whose career began when he was thirteen years old. He spent many years working in radio, television, and film, and many years as a session musician. He… read moreJames Mundell Lowe (April 21, 1922 – December 2, 2017) was an American jazz guitarist whose career began when he was thirteen years old. He spent many years working in radio, television, and film, and many years as a session musician. He played with Benny Goodman, Jimmy Dorsey, Tommy Dorsey, Red … read more
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Jackie Paris
7,593 listeners
Jackie Paris (September 20, 1924 – June 17, 2004) was an American jazz singer. Paris toured with Charlie Parker. He also tap-danced from hi… read moreJackie Paris (September 20, 1924 – June 17, 2004) was an American jazz singer. Paris toured with Charlie Parker. He also tap-danced from his youth and into his years in the US Army, entertaining his fellow soldiers. He is best known for … read moreJackie Paris (September 20, 1924 – June 17, 2004) was an American jazz singer. Paris toured with Charlie Parker. He also tap-danced from his youth and into his years in the US Army, entertaining his fellow soldiers. He is best known for his recordings of "Skylark" and "'Round … read more
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Barney Kessel
108,062 listeners
One of the finest guitarists to emerge after the death of Charlie Christian, Barney Kessel (October 17, 1923 – May 6, 2004) was a reliable … read moreOne of the finest guitarists to emerge after the death of Charlie Christian, Barney Kessel (October 17, 1923 – May 6, 2004) was a reliable bop soloist throughout his career. He played with a big band fronted by Chico Marx (1943), was for… read moreOne of the finest guitarists to emerge after the death of Charlie Christian, Barney Kessel (October 17, 1923 – May 6, 2004) was a reliable bop soloist throughout his career. He played with a big band fronted by Chico Marx (1943), was fortunate enough to appear in the classic jazz short Jammin… read more
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Lenny Breau
26,026 listeners
Leonard Harold Breau (August 5, 1941 – August 12, 1984) was an American-Canadian guitarist. He blended many styles of music, including jazz… read moreLeonard Harold Breau (August 5, 1941 – August 12, 1984) was an American-Canadian guitarist. He blended many styles of music, including jazz, country, classical, and flamenco. Inspired by country guitarists like Chet Atkins, Breau used fi… read moreLeonard Harold Breau (August 5, 1941 – August 12, 1984) was an American-Canadian guitarist. He blended many styles of music, including jazz, country, classical, and flamenco. Inspired by country guitarists like Chet Atkins, Breau used fingerstyle techniques not often used in jazz guitar. By using… read more
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Buddy Collette
6,724 listeners
William Marcel "Buddy" Collette (August 6, 1921 – September 19, 2010) was an American tenor saxophonist, flautist, and clarinetis… read moreWilliam Marcel "Buddy" Collette (August 6, 1921 – September 19, 2010) was an American tenor saxophonist, flautist, and clarinetist. He was highly influential in the West coast jazz and West Coast blues mediums, also collaborati… read moreWilliam Marcel "Buddy" Collette (August 6, 1921 – September 19, 2010) was an American tenor saxophonist, flautist, and clarinetist. He was highly influential in the West coast jazz and West Coast blues mediums, also collaborating with saxophonist Dexter Gordon, drummer Chico Hamilton, a… read more
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Billy Bauer
22,385 listeners
Billy Bauer (November 14, 1915 – June 16, 2005) was an American jazz guitarist. Bauer was born in New York City. He played banjo as a child… read moreBilly Bauer (November 14, 1915 – June 16, 2005) was an American jazz guitarist. Bauer was born in New York City. He played banjo as a child before switching to guitar. He played with the Jerry Wald band and recorded with Carl Hoff and Hi… read moreBilly Bauer (November 14, 1915 – June 16, 2005) was an American jazz guitarist. Bauer was born in New York City. He played banjo as a child before switching to guitar. He played with the Jerry Wald band and recorded with Carl Hoff and His Orchestra in 1941 before joining Woody Herman in 1944 as … read more
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John Stowell
3,680 listeners
John Stowell studied music in Conneticut, and resides in Portland. A harmonically advanced player, his main influences are Jim Hall and Bill Evans View wikiJohn Stowell studied music in Conneticut, and resides in Portland. A harmonically advanced player, his main influences are Jim Hall and Bill Evans View wikiJohn Stowell studied music in Conneticut, and resides in Portland. A harmonically advanced player, his main influences are Jim Hall and Bill Evans View wiki
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Jimmy Bruno
27,643 listeners
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bruno started playing at the age of 7. He began his professional career at the age of 19, touring with … read moreBorn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bruno started playing at the age of 7. He began his professional career at the age of 19, touring with Buddy Rich. Among his many credits, he is the only guitarist to have ever led Frank Sinatra's… read moreBorn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bruno started playing at the age of 7. He began his professional career at the age of 19, touring with Buddy Rich. Among his many credits, he is the only guitarist to have ever led Frank Sinatra's band. He played for many years in Los Angeles before return… read more
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George Barnes
5,770 listeners
Chicago-based jazz guitarist, George Barnes, was a top studio guitarist from the '30s through the '70s. He recorded with Big Bill… read moreChicago-based jazz guitarist, George Barnes, was a top studio guitarist from the '30s through the '70s. He recorded with Big Bill Broonzy, Carl Kress, Bucky Pizzarelli and as a leader of his own quartet in the 1970s before his death in 1977. View wikiChicago-based jazz guitarist, George Barnes, was a top studio guitarist from the '30s through the '70s. He recorded with Big Bill Broonzy, Carl Kress, Bucky Pizzarelli and as a leader of his own quartet in the 1970s before his death in 1977. View wiki