Category : Performance

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Coleman Hawkins

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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....
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John Coltrane

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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...
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Sonny Rollins

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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...
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Charlie Parker

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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...
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Max Roach

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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...
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Charles Mingus

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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...
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Ella Fitzgerald

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Ella Fitzgerald, also known as the “First Lady of Song” and “Queen of Jazz,” was a legendary American jazz singer. Born on April 25, 1917,...
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Bill Bojangles Robinson

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A Legacy of Dance and Entertainment Bill “Bojangles” Robinson was a pioneering figure in the world of entertainment, known for his exceptional talent as a...
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Dizzy Gillespie

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Dizzy Gillespie, born John Birks Gillespie on October 21, 1917, was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and singer. He is widely regarded as one...
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Fats Waller

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Fats Waller was a highly influential figure in the world of jazz music during the early to mid-20th century. Known for his exceptional skills as...