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Thelonious Monk, in full Thelonious Sphere Monk, (born Oct. 10, 1917, Rocky Mount, N.C., U.S.—died Feb. 17, 1982, Englewood, N.J.), American pianist and composer who...

Billy Eckstine was an influential American jazz and pop singer, bandleader, and composer. Born on July 8, 1914, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Eckstine’s smooth baritone voice...

Earl Hines, in full Earl Kenneth Hines, byname Fatha, (born Dec. 28, 1903, Duquesne, Pa., U.S.—died April 22, 1983, Oakland, Calif.), American jazz pianist, bandleader,...

Charles Mingus was an influential American jazz musician, composer, and bandleader. Born on April 22, 1922, in Nogales, Arizona, Mingus made a significant impact on...

Max Roach, born Maxwell Roach on January 10, 1924, in Newland, North Carolina, was a highly influential American jazz drummer and composer. He is widely...

Charlie Parker was an American jazz saxophonist and composer who left an indelible mark on the genre. Born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1920, Parker...

Sonny Rollins, byname Newk, original name Theodore Walter Rollins, (born September 7, 1930, New York, New York, U.S.), American jazz musician, a tenor saxophonist who...

John Coltrane was a pioneering American jazz saxophonist and composer who revolutionized the world of music with his innovative approach to improvisation and composition. Born...

Coleman Hawkins was an American jazz saxophonist who is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential musicians in the history of jazz....

Lester Willis Young, also known as “Pres” or “Prez”, was an influential American jazz tenor saxophonist and clarinetist. Born on August 27, 1909, in Woodville,...