Jazz Musicians and Compositions

Flashcards covering key figures and their notable works in jazz music.

John Coltrane

Tenor saxophonist known for pieces like Giant Steps and A Love Supreme.

McCoy Tyner

Pianist known for Salvadore de Samba.

Ornette Coleman

Alto saxophonist known for Lonely Woman.

Herbie Hancock

Keyboardist in jazz.

Chick Corea

Pianist known for La Fiesta.

Miles Davis

Trumpeter known for Miles Runs the Voodoo Down/Bitches Brew.

Joe Zawinul

Keyboardist that was a part of Weather Report.

Wayne Shorter

Tenor saxophonist that composed Ana Maria

Jaco Pastorius

Electric bass player.

Al Di Meola

Guitarist known for Race with the Devil on Spanish Highway.

David Sanborn

Alto saxophonist known for Isn’t She Lovely.

Pat Metheny

Guitarist playing Pikasso guitar, known for The First Circle.

Oscar Peterson

Pianist in Jazz.

Michael Brecker

Tenor Saxophonist in Jazz.

Wynton Marsalis

Trumpeter known for Big Fat Hen.

Branford Marsalis

Tenor saxophonist in Jazz.

Brad Mehldau

Pianist known for Blackbird/Jacob’s Ladder.

Tony Williams

Drummer in Jazz.

Maria Schneider

Composer/conductor known for Hang Gliding.

Cecil Taylor

Pianist in Jazz.

Flora Purim

Plays Guitar and Piano, known for Casa Forte.

Ron Carter

Upright bass player

Elvin Jones

Drummer in Jazz.

Roy Hargrove

Trumpeter known for Strasbourg-St. Denis.

Tower of Power

Group known for Squib Cakes

Weather Report

Group known for A Remark You Made

Yellowjackets

Group known for My Old School.

Blood, Sweat, and Tears

Group known for Go Down Gamblin'.

Free Jazz

Improvisational style of jazz.

Jazz-rock fusion

Genre characterized by borrowing and crossover/smooth jazz elements.

Neo-classicism (Young Lions)

Classically trained musicians who helped revive traditional jazz(bebop/hard bop).