Also ranks #2 on The Greatest Swing Jazz Musicians of All Time Herbie Hancock Age: 85 Herbie Hancock, born in 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, is an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist and composer whose innovative approaches to music have made him a significant figure in the evolution of modern...
Herbie Mannwas among the first jazz musicians to specialise on the flute. His musical tastes were varied, and throughout his career this was often a curse rather than a blessing. Whereas others who juxtaposed different musical genres were often regarded as innovators, Mann was given a hard time...
Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim, often hailed as one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century, was a pivotal figure in the development and global popularization of bossa nova music. Born on January 25, 1927, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this iconic musician exhibited an earl...
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One thing is for certain, however. All these musicians are among the best jazz musicians you need to know about as a jazz music student. We’ll discuss why each of these jazz icons was so influential and provide ample listening recommendations!
Although not necessarily a famous jazz guitar player amongst the general public, amongst fellow musicians Allan Holdsworth is regarded as one of the most advanced and trailblazing guitarists to have ever lived. Born in Bradford in the UK, Holdsworth is often dubbed “the John Coltrane of the gui...
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Benny Goodman Hans Bernard/Wikimedia Commons/CC by SA 3.0 Whether or not Benny Goodman was the greatest jazz clarinetist of all time is a matter yet to be settled. But there’s no question he was one of the most innovative. HisCarnegie Hallconcert of 1938 was called a “coming out part...
Nicknamed ‘Lady Day,’ Billie Holiday developed her vocal style to match the instrumental style of musicians such as saxophonist Lester Young. Her intimate and vulnerable vocals reflected her tumultuous life and pioneered a dark, personal approach to singing jazz. The liberties she took with structu...