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Jaco Pastorius
407,366 listeners
John Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III (1951–1987) was a U.S. jazz musician and composer widely acknowledged for his skills as… read moreJohn Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III (1951–1987) was a U.S. jazz musician and composer widely acknowledged for his skills as an electric bass player, as well as his command of varied musical styles including jazz, jazz fus… read moreJohn Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III (1951–1987) was a U.S. jazz musician and composer widely acknowledged for his skills as an electric bass player, as well as his command of varied musical styles including jazz, jazz fusion, funk, and jazz-funk. His playing style was noteworthy f… read more -
Tony Williams
99,570 listeners
Tony Williams is the name of more than one artist. 1. American jazz drummer. 2. American singer who was the lead vocalist of the Platters f… read moreTony Williams is the name of more than one artist. 1. American jazz drummer. 2. American singer who was the lead vocalist of the Platters from 1953 to 1960. 3. British video game music composer 1) Tony Williams (December 12, 1945 – Febru… read moreTony Williams is the name of more than one artist. 1. American jazz drummer. 2. American singer who was the lead vocalist of the Platters from 1953 to 1960. 3. British video game music composer 1) Tony Williams (December 12, 1945 – February 23, 1997) was an American jazz drummer. Born in Chicago … read more -
Joe Farrell
17,790 listeners
Joe Farrell, real name Joseph Carl Firrantello (16 December 1937 Chicago Heights, Illinois, USA - 6 January 1986 Los Angeles, California) w… read moreJoe Farrell, real name Joseph Carl Firrantello (16 December 1937 Chicago Heights, Illinois, USA - 6 January 1986 Los Angeles, California) was a jazz saxophonist and flautist. Farrel, best known as a member of the original line-up of Chic… read moreJoe Farrell, real name Joseph Carl Firrantello (16 December 1937 Chicago Heights, Illinois, USA - 6 January 1986 Los Angeles, California) was a jazz saxophonist and flautist. Farrel, best known as a member of the original line-up of Chick Corea's Return to Forever, was heavily influenced by … read more -
John Patitucci
81,875 listeners
One of the top bassists of the 1990s (on both acoustic and electric), Patitucci's speed, very clear tone, and versatility are quite im… read moreOne of the top bassists of the 1990s (on both acoustic and electric), Patitucci's speed, very clear tone, and versatility are quite impressive. He started playing bass when he was 11, grew up in Northern California, and in 1978 move… read moreOne of the top bassists of the 1990s (on both acoustic and electric), Patitucci's speed, very clear tone, and versatility are quite impressive. He started playing bass when he was 11, grew up in Northern California, and in 1978 moved south near Los Angeles. He played with Gap Mangione (1979)… read more -
Larry Carlton
170,435 listeners
Like so many other Los Angeles studio musicians, guitarist and composer Larry Carlton was faced with a choice a number of years back: wheth… read moreLike so many other Los Angeles studio musicians, guitarist and composer Larry Carlton was faced with a choice a number of years back: whether to go solo and develop a name for himself under his own name or to continue the less risky, mor… read moreLike so many other Los Angeles studio musicians, guitarist and composer Larry Carlton was faced with a choice a number of years back: whether to go solo and develop a name for himself under his own name or to continue the less risky, more lucrative existence as a session guitarist, making good mo… read more -
Al Di Meola
282,592 listeners
Al Di Meola (born Albert Laurence Di Meola in Jersey City on 22 July 1954) is an American guitarist known for his works in jazz fusion and … read moreAl Di Meola (born Albert Laurence Di Meola in Jersey City on 22 July 1954) is an American guitarist known for his works in jazz fusion and world music. He began his career in 1974 as a guitarist of the group Return to Forever. Between … read moreAl Di Meola (born Albert Laurence Di Meola in Jersey City on 22 July 1954) is an American guitarist known for his works in jazz fusion and world music. He began his career in 1974 as a guitarist of the group Return to Forever. Between the 1970s and 1980s, albums such as "Elegant Gypsy"… read more -
Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays
9,602 listeners
Guitarist Pat Metheny and keyboardist Lyle Mays are jazz legends and longtime collaborators responsible for composing most of the Pat Methe… read moreGuitarist Pat Metheny and keyboardist Lyle Mays are jazz legends and longtime collaborators responsible for composing most of the Pat Metheny Group's material. "As Falls Wichita, so Falls Wichita Falls" is a collaborative… read moreGuitarist Pat Metheny and keyboardist Lyle Mays are jazz legends and longtime collaborators responsible for composing most of the Pat Metheny Group's material. "As Falls Wichita, so Falls Wichita Falls" is a collaborative LP released by the two musicians in 1981 on ECM. It is one … read more -
Chris Potter
77,413 listeners
Chris Potter (born January 1, 1971) is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. Potter has released a number of a… read moreChris Potter (born January 1, 1971) is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. Potter has released a number of albums as leader and has performed and recorded with many leading musicians including Kenny Werner,… read moreChris Potter (born January 1, 1971) is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. Potter has released a number of albums as leader and has performed and recorded with many leading musicians including Kenny Werner, Red Rodney, Marian McPartland, the Mingus Big Band, Paul Mo… read more -
Bob James Trio
13,259 listeners
Bob James the award winning Grammy Jazz Pianist, arranger and producer of such tunes as "Taxi", "Cast your Fate Upon the Win… read moreBob James the award winning Grammy Jazz Pianist, arranger and producer of such tunes as "Taxi", "Cast your Fate Upon the Wind" has a career spanning over 25 years launching the debuts of artist who have made history, … read moreBob James the award winning Grammy Jazz Pianist, arranger and producer of such tunes as "Taxi", "Cast your Fate Upon the Wind" has a career spanning over 25 years launching the debuts of artist who have made history, such as Grover Washington Jr. and Earl Klugh. His many musi… read more -
Pat Metheny Trio
22,345 listeners
Trio collaboration between legendary jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Bill Stewart. The trio released the al… read moreTrio collaboration between legendary jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Bill Stewart. The trio released the album "Trio 99 → 00" on Warner Bros. in February 2000. (The album title is often listed as… read moreTrio collaboration between legendary jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Bill Stewart. The trio released the album "Trio 99 → 00" on Warner Bros. in February 2000. (The album title is often listed as "Trio 99 > 00" or "Trio 99>00".) … read more