John Coltrane

Legendary Jazz Saxophonist and Composer

Charles Mingus

Influential American Jazz Bassist and Composer

The Modern Jazz Quartet

Innovative Jazz Ensemble with Classical Influences

Jean-Luc Ponty

French Jazz Violinist and Composer

Cyrus Chestnut

Jazz Pianist

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop

Influential Jazz Double Bassist and Bandleader

The Ornette Coleman Double Quartet

Innovative Jazz Ensemble

Astor Piazzolla

Argentine Tango Composer and Bandoneón Virtuoso

Duke Ellington

Legendary Jazz Composer and Bandleader

Aretha Franklin

Queen of Soul Music

Don Cherry

Canadian Jazz Trumpeter and Composer

Yusef Lateef

Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist and Composer

Big Joe Turner

Pioneering American Blues and Rock n Roll Singer

Mel Tormé

Legendary Jazz Vocalist and The Velvet Fog

Gary Burton

Jazz Vibraphonist and Innovator

Jim Hall

Influential American Jazz Guitarist

Eddie Harris

Innovative American Jazz Saxophonist and Composer

Kenny Garrett

Jazz Saxophonist and Composer

Keith Jarrett Trio

Renowned Jazz Pianist and Ensemble

James Carter

Versatile Jazz Saxophonist

Wycliffe Gordon

Jazz Trombonist and Composer

New York Chamber Symphony

Renowned Classical Ensemble

Bobby Lyle

Regina Carter

Jazz Violin Virtuoso

Art Farmer Quartet

Jazz Trumpeter Art Farmers Acclaimed Ensemble

Paul Jackson Jr.

Renowned American Session Guitarist and Jazz Mu...

Ronald Westray

Bob Mamet