Guy Barker
British trumpeter known for his pinpoint articulation, attractive tone and versatile style.
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Dave Brubeck
Dave Brubeck is both a legend and a Jazz icon, who continues to excite new generations worldwide.
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Kenny Davern
Kenny Davern remains the premier Jazz clarinetist of his generation.
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J.J. Johnson
J.J. Johnson broke technical barriers and set the standard for modern Jazz trombone.
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Geoff Keezer
In the past decade, Geoff Keezer has become one of the most distinctive pianists and composers.
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David Liebman
Celebrated soprano sax Master David Liebman is also one of our most respected Jazz educators.
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Maria Schneider
Maria Schneider is one of the freshest, most promising Jazz composer/arrangers in decades.
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Billy Taylor
Dr. Billy Taylor is an inventive piano player and composer whose contributions to Jazz are...
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Airmen of Note
The premier Jazz ensemble carrying on the tradition of Glen Miller's Army Air Corps dance band.
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Monty Alexander
Jamaican Jazz pianist Monty Alexander represents 'a link between American and Jamaican cultures'.
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Patricia Barber
Fresh and irreverent, Patricia Barber is one of the most profound musicians on the Jazz scene today.
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Jane Ira Bloom
A great soprano saxophonist, Jane Ira Bloom has a distinctive tone and an adventurous style.
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Joanne Brackeen
Eminent composer/pianist Joanne Brackeen is one of the most innovative musicians in Jazz.
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Gary Burton
Legendary vibraphonist, Gary Burton is renowned for his four-mallet technique.
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Ron Carter
Prolific bass player, Ron Carter possesses flawless technique and harmonic inventiveness.
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Jimmy Cobb
Dynamic drummer Jimmy Cobb has played in some of the most influential rhythm sections.
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Contemporary Piano Ensemble
Inspired by the brilliant Jazz pianist Phineas Newborn Jnr.,this group of pianists formed the CPE.
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Larry Coryell
Larry Coryell is comfortable in every style from heavy electric Jazz to delicate lines on acoustic.
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Sylvia Cuenca
Talented percussionist, Sylvia Cuenca is considered to be supportive, versatile and swinging.
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Claire Daly
Baritone saxophonist Claire Daly constructs lyrical and highly melodic improvisations.
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Lou Donaldson
Lou Donaldson was and has remained among the most diligent of Charlie Parker's disciples.
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Dr. John
Mac Rebannack, aka Dr. John, has fused New Orleans R&B, rock and Mardi Graz craziness to come up...
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Duane Eubanks
Pupil of legendary Johnny Coles, trumpeter Duane Eubanks is emerging as a talent in his own right.
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Robin Eubanks
Versatile trombonist, Robin Eubanks has established himself as one of the finest of his generation.
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Mordy Ferber
Mordy Ferber is a rarity, a unique and exciting Jazz guitarist from Israel.
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Nnenna Freelon
Nneena Freelon, one of the most refreshingly original voices in Jazz.
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Benny Green
Now leading his own Trio, pianist Benny Green has been a bright light in Jazz since 1983.
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Bunky Green
Bunky Green is one of those rare renaissance men who personifies what jazz is all about.
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Johnny Griffin
Johnny Griffin is one of the top bop-oriented tenors since the mid-'50s.
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Guy Barker International Jazz Quintet
Put together in 1996 by Barker, the Quintet gained international recognition after their appearance...
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Roy Haynes
The drummer's drummer, Roy Haynes is one of bebop's most flexible, consistently evolving drummers.
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Jimmy Heath
Best known for his distinctive tenor sound and fluid playing on both soprano sax and flute.
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John Hicks
John Hicks is firmly established among the most in-demand, prolific jazz pianists and composers on...
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Andrew Hill
Andrew Hill is one of Jazz piano's more unique voices.
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Javon Jackson
Javon Jackson is one of the most respected and adventurous saxophonists, exploring new terrain.
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Sheila Jordan
Sheila Jordan is one of the most daring and distinctive vocalists in Jazz.
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Stacey Kent
A master of the Great American Songbook, vocalist Stacey Kent is a rising star with a distinctively...
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Lee Konitz
A smooth, pure-toned alto saxophonist, Lee Konitz is master of long lines and crystalline clarity.
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Steve Lacy
Soprano saxophonist, Steve Lacy is one ofthe most consistently creative improvisers in Jazz.
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Ramsey Lewis
Eminent pianist and composer Ramsey Lewis is one of our most influential and beloved Jazz musicians.
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Joe Lovano
Husky toned tenor, Joe Lovano is one of the top saxophonists in Jazz today.
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Kevin Mahogany
A powerful and mellifluous voice, Kevin Mahogany is taking his place among Jazz’ great vocalists.
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Russell Malone
Guitarist Russell Malone has a bop-oriented approach that often pays tribute to earlier styles.
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Kitty Margolis
Vocalist Kitty Margolis has a full, rich voice that can move with ease from honey to fire.
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Sherrie Maricle
Sherrie Maricle, a gifted drummer with the power to burn, leads the all-Women big band Diva.
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Hector Martignon
Hector Martignon's music is an exciting amalgam of Jazz improvisation and rhythmic diversity.
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Christian McBride
Christian McBride is everyone's favorite young acoustic bassist of the 1990s.
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Marian McPartland
Marian McPartland is a legend among pianists, celebrated for her contributions to the world of Jazz.
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Brad Mehldau
Brad Mehldau is one of the most eloquent and elegant pianists of his generation.
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T.S. Monk
Drummer T.S. Monk, son of Thelonious, leads an ensemble that mixes precision and raging passion.
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James Moody
Saxophonist James Moody is one of the most expressive and enduring figures in Jazz.
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Mark Murphy
Mark Murphy is a truly great scat singer, inventive vocalist and outspoken individual.
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New Orleans All Stars
Ellis Marsalis' IAJE musical gumbo included a number of tasty improvisers and styles.
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Greg Osby
One of Saxman Greg Osby's primary goals it to create music that is a vivid reflection of the urban...
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Ann Patterson
Saxophonist Ann Patterson leads the remarkably swinging big band, Maiden Voyage.
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Trudy Pitts
Pianist/organist Trudy Pitts is an excellent composer, arranger, vocalist and teacher.
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John Pizzarelli
Vocalist/guitarist, John Pizzarelli is among the prime revivalists of the popular American songbook.
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Herb Pomeroy
World-class trumpeter, Herb Pomeroy is back on the scene playing better than ever.
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Tito Puente
Percussionist, composer and bandleader Tito Puente is the King of Latin Music.
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Flora Purim
Flora Purim is an adventurous singer who will always continue to evolve as an artist.
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Joshua Redman
Contemporary saxophonist Joshua Redman has established himself as one of the best of his generation.
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David Sanborn
David Sanborn has been the most influential saxophonist on pop, R&B and crossover players of the...
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David Sanchez
David Sanchez is one of the most gifted musicians on the International acoustic Jazz scene.
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Saxophone Summit
Four of the hottest saxophone players in Jazz.
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Loren Schoenberg
Saxophonist Loren Schoenberg is a musical scholar whose big band recalls a golden era in Jazz.
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Sharp Five Quintet
This highly acclaimed Quintet is made up of some of the most promising young women in Jazz.
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Sisters in Jazz
A quintet comprised of winners of the IAJE Sisters in Jazz 2000 Collegiate Quintet Competition.
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Clark Terry
A great Jazz trumpet innovator, Clark Terry is celebrated for his technical virtuosity.
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Cedar Walton
Cedar Walton is the consummate pianist, providing challenging accompaniment and impressive solos.
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Deborah Weisz
Trombonist Deborah Weisz is a young veteran with a solid resume including a stint with Frank Sintra.
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Carla White
Carla White is a singer who blends interpretive intelligence with a solid musical grounding.
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Mary Lou Williams
The music of Mary Lou Williams retains and maintains a standard of quality that is timeless.
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Deanna Witkowski
Deanna Witkowski has serious piano chops and composes complicated yet memorable tunes.
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Nicole Yarling
Vocalist and violinist Nicole Yarling is an artist who defies categorization.
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Yellowjackets
The Yellowjackets are the most celebrated quartet in Contemporary Jazz.
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