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Lionel Hampton, in full Lionel Leo Hampton, byname Hamp, (born April 20, 1908, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.—died August 31, 2002, New York, New York), American jazz...

Motown Records, also known as Tamla-Motown, is an American record label that played a significant role in the integration of popular music. Founded by Berry...

Art Tatum, born Arthur Tatum, Jr., on October 13, 1909, in Toledo, Ohio, was a remarkable American pianist whose impact on jazz music is still...

Cootie Williams, born Charles Melvin Williams on July 24, 1908, in Mobile, Alabama, was an African-American trumpeter known for his mastery of mutes and expressive...

Ornette Coleman was an influential American jazz saxophonist, violinist, trumpeter, and composer. He was born on March 9, 1930, in Fort Worth, Texas, and became...

Bud Powell, whose real name was Earl Powell, was a prominent American jazz pianist known for his influential contributions to the bebop movement. Born on...

Johnny Hodges, in full John Cornelius Hodges, bynames Jeep and Rabbit, (born July 25, 1906, Cambridge, Mass., U.S.—died May 11, 1970, New York, N.Y.), American...

Miles Davis, born on May 26, 1926, was an iconic American jazz musician, composer, and bandleader. Throughout his illustrious career, Davis played a pivotal role...

The Mills Brothers, John Charles (b. Oct. 19, 1910, Piqua, Ohio, U.S.—d. Jan. 24, 1936, Bellefontaine, Ohio), Herbert (b. April 2, 1912, Piqua—d. April 12,...

Chick Webb was a prominent figure in the history of jazz, particularly during the swing era. Born on February 10, 1905, in Baltimore, Maryland, he...