Who are the most famous trumpet players in history? Explore 15 iconic players, from jazz legends to contemporary, whose ...

Roach provided the beat for many famous jazz musicians, working in a wide range of styles and earning the distinction as one of the most important drummers in history. Blessed with a beautifully ...

Born in New York City in 1910, Shaw became famous for his sophisticated sound and his ability to blend jazz and classical music elements. His bands featured top musicians and vocalists ...

Largely self-taught, Red Garland established a reputation as a solid post-bop mainstream player in the 50s, playing with many of the most famous jazz musicians of the time. He achieved international ...

Columbus' Famous Jazz Orchestra will perform its final show at the Clintonville Woman's Club on Monday. The 22-piece jazz orchestra, led by musician Vaughn Wiester, has been performing at the ...

Well, that’s the pianist’s personal quest; the saxophonist wants to be the greatest jazz musician on earth, and the drummer just wants to play music with his friends. The interactions between ...

WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Dr. Eddie Henderson and George Cables about the Miles Davis Celebration Festival at SMOKE Jazz Club ...

But then, Oct. 7 happened, and everything changed. “The publisher stopped taking my calls after that day, and a famous jazz musician asked me to remove his page,” Perez said. “So we had to ...

Jazz ensemble concerts often feature world-famous guest jazz artists. Throughout the school year, top jazz bass artists perform in the Denver/Boulder area. Many—including Victor Wooten, Rob Kassinger, ...

"He's from Toledo, Ohio. Jon Hendricks is from Toledo, Ohio. We have so many famous jazz musicians from this area." Wright started playing music in church and made his debut at the Peacock Café ...

Founded in 1975 by famous jazz bassist Monk Montgomery, the Las Vegas Jazz Society aims to promote jazz performances, support young musicians and provide opportunities for people to bond over the ...