Jazz Musicians

Miles Davis

A trumpeter who developed or influenced cool jazz, modal jazz, hard bop, electronic jazz, and jazz fusion.

Kind of Blue

A 1959 modal jazz album by Miles Davis widely considered to be the greatest jazz recording of all time.

John Coltrane

An influential saxophonist known for his work in hard bop and modal jazz, and played on Miles Davis's Kind of Blue.

Giant Steps

An album by John Coltrane known for its innovative chord progressions, specifically the ‘Coltrane changes.’

Louis Armstrong

A renowned cornet and trumpet player known as 'Satchmo' and 'Pops', significant to the Dixieland style of jazz.

Heebie Jeebies

A track by Louis Armstrong known for showcasing his scat singing.

Charlie Parker

An alto saxophonist who helped develop bebop and known for his virtuosic playing style.

Ko-Ko

A composition by Charlie Parker that features Miles Davis on trumpet.

Duke Ellington

A pianist and bandleader known for writing some of the most popular jazz standards and collaborating with Billy Strayhorn.

Take the 'A' Train

A signature tune of Duke Ellington's, written by Billy Strayhorn.

Dave Brubeck

A pianist known for his role in cool jazz and for the landmark album Time Out.

Take Five

A famous track from Dave Brubeck's album Time Out, written in 5/4 time.

Benny Goodman

A clarinetist known as the 'King of Swing' and important as a bandleader.

Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)

A signature tune of Benny Goodman's orchestra, famous for its extended drum solo.

Dizzy Gillespie

A trumpet player and leading figure in bebop, known for his bent trumpet and energetic performance style.

Salt Peanuts

A composition by Dizzy Gillespie known for its scat lyrics and rhythm.

Charles Mingus

An influential double bassist known for his compositions featuring free improvisation.

Fables of Faubus

A protest song by Charles Mingus against school integration, included in his album Mingus Ah Um.

Buddy Rich

A renowned drummer and big band leader known for his exceptional technique and ability to learn music by ear.

Mercy, Mercy

An album by Buddy Rich, considered significant in his career as a big band leader.