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Charlie Parker Quartet
144,885 listeners
Charlie Parker played with several formations under his own name, quartets, quinetets, septets, etc, some large orchestras with vocalists, … read moreCharlie Parker played with several formations under his own name, quartets, quinetets, septets, etc, some large orchestras with vocalists, and, in his later years, with pick-up bands of local musicians whever he was currently appearing. … read moreCharlie Parker played with several formations under his own name, quartets, quinetets, septets, etc, some large orchestras with vocalists, and, in his later years, with pick-up bands of local musicians whever he was currently appearing. Two of the Quartets (one also known as The Quartet of Charli… read more -
Wes Montgomery Trio
96,276 listeners
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Johnny Hodges
217,528 listeners
The paths of Johnny Hodges (John Cornelius "Johnny" Hodges, nicknames: "Rabbit", "Jeep". b. July 25, 1907, … read moreThe paths of Johnny Hodges (John Cornelius "Johnny" Hodges, nicknames: "Rabbit", "Jeep". b. July 25, 1907, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, d. May 11, 1970) and Duke Ellington are eternally intertwined. While … read moreThe paths of Johnny Hodges (John Cornelius "Johnny" Hodges, nicknames: "Rabbit", "Jeep". b. July 25, 1907, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, d. May 11, 1970) and Duke Ellington are eternally intertwined. While Hodges is now universally acknowledged as one of the seminal… read more -
Hampton Hawes Trio
23,382 listeners
Hampton Hawes Trio Hampton Hawes (November 13, 1928 – May 22, 1977) was an American bebop and hard-bop jazz pianist, recognized as one of t… read moreHampton Hawes Trio Hampton Hawes (November 13, 1928 – May 22, 1977) was an American bebop and hard-bop jazz pianist, recognized as one of the finest and most influential of the 1950s. Hampton Barnett Hawes, Jr. was born November 13, 1928… read moreHampton Hawes Trio Hampton Hawes (November 13, 1928 – May 22, 1977) was an American bebop and hard-bop jazz pianist, recognized as one of the finest and most influential of the 1950s. Hampton Barnett Hawes, Jr. was born November 13, 1928 in Los Angeles, California. His father, Hampton Hawes, Sr.,… read more -
Bobby Timmons Trio
89,023 listeners
1960: Bobby Timmons - piano Sam Jones - bass Jimmy Cobb - drums 1961: Bobby Timmons - piano Ron Carter - bass Albert "Tootie" Hea… read more1960: Bobby Timmons - piano Sam Jones - bass Jimmy Cobb - drums 1961: Bobby Timmons - piano Ron Carter - bass Albert "Tootie" Heath - drums 1963: Bobby Timmons - piano Sam Jones / Ron Carter - bass Connie Kay - drums View wiki1960: Bobby Timmons - piano Sam Jones - bass Jimmy Cobb - drums 1961: Bobby Timmons - piano Ron Carter - bass Albert "Tootie" Heath - drums 1963: Bobby Timmons - piano Sam Jones / Ron Carter - bass Connie Kay - drums View wiki -
Benny Golson
166,244 listeners
Benny Golson (born January 25, 1929) is an American bebop/hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger. While in high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Golson played with several other promising young musicians, including John Coltrane, Red Garland, Jimmy Heath, Percy Heath, Philly… read more -
Billy Taylor
60,013 listeners
Multiple artists: a jazz pianist and a jazz bassist. 1. Billy Taylor was born in Greenville, North Carolina on July 24, 1921. Dr. Taylor, o… read moreMultiple artists: a jazz pianist and a jazz bassist. 1. Billy Taylor was born in Greenville, North Carolina on July 24, 1921. Dr. Taylor, one of jazz's most influential pianists, composers, and educators, is currently the Robert L. … read moreMultiple artists: a jazz pianist and a jazz bassist. 1. Billy Taylor was born in Greenville, North Carolina on July 24, 1921. Dr. Taylor, one of jazz's most influential pianists, composers, and educators, is currently the Robert L. Jones Distinguished Professor of Music at East Carolina Univ… read more -
Coleman Hawkins
425,866 listeners
Coleman Randolph Hawkins (November 21, 1904 – May 19, 1969), nicknamed Hawk and sometimes "Bean", was an American jazz tenor saxo… read moreColeman Randolph Hawkins (November 21, 1904 – May 19, 1969), nicknamed Hawk and sometimes "Bean", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. While Hawkins is strongly associated with the swing music and big band era, he had a role… read moreColeman Randolph Hawkins (November 21, 1904 – May 19, 1969), nicknamed Hawk and sometimes "Bean", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. While Hawkins is strongly associated with the swing music and big band era, he had a role in the development of bebop in the 1940s. Fellow saxophonis… read more -
Gene Ammons
185,836 listeners
Eugene "Jug" Ammons (April 14, 1925 – July 23, 1974) also known as "The Boss," was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, … read moreEugene "Jug" Ammons (April 14, 1925 – July 23, 1974) also known as "The Boss," was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, and the son of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Ammons studied musi… read moreEugene "Jug" Ammons (April 14, 1925 – July 23, 1974) also known as "The Boss," was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, and the son of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Ammons studied music with instructor Walter Dyett at DuSable High School. Ammon… read more -
John Coltrane Quartet
366,751 listeners
John Coltrane formed his first group, a quartet, in 1960. After moving through different personnel including Steve Kuhn, Pete LaRoca, and B… read moreJohn Coltrane formed his first group, a quartet, in 1960. After moving through different personnel including Steve Kuhn, Pete LaRoca, and Billy Higgins, the lineup stabilized in the fall with pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Steve Davis, and… read moreJohn Coltrane formed his first group, a quartet, in 1960. After moving through different personnel including Steve Kuhn, Pete LaRoca, and Billy Higgins, the lineup stabilized in the fall with pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Steve Davis, and drummer Elvin Jones. Tyner, from Philadelphia, had been a f… read more