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1 day ago · The sound of jazz, along with musicians such as Armstrong, helped shape Hughes as a writer. Just like the musicians, Hughes wrote his words with jazz. Armstrong changed jazz during the Harlem Renaissance. As "The World's Greatest Trumpet Player" during this time, Armstrong cemented his legacy and continued a focus on his vocal career. His ...
5 days ago · Apple Music released their 100 Best Albums which they describe as, their definitive list of the greatest albums ever made. Although it has been criticized for it’s lack of latin, country, jazz and dance albums, we wanted to highlight the jazz-infused albums that made the final cut. Taking the top spot at number 1 is Lauryn Hill’s 1998 solo ...
1 day ago · 12. Sarah Vaughan. Sarah Vaughan, born in 1924, was an influential American jazz vocalist known for her rich, velvety voice, remarkable vocal range, and impeccable technique. With a career ...
5 days ago · Miles Davis, American jazz musician, a great trumpeter who as bandleader and composer was one of the major influences on the art. Along with Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Charlie Parker, he is regarded as one of the four most important and influential musicians in jazz history.
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5 days ago · All the while, he envisioned a sound that defied jazz conventions, such as chord structures and standard time. The first studio manifestation of this music came in 1958 with the release of Something Else!!!! on L.A. based label Contemporary, for which Coleman put together a quintet of like-minded musicians, including Billy Higgins and Don ...
1 day ago · 6. Coleman Hawkins. Coleman Hawkins was a pioneering American jazz tenor saxophonist, widely regarded as one of the instrument’s first major soloists. Born on November 21, 1904, he rose to fame ...
3 days ago · Interviews with top musicians from jazz, blues, rock, pop, folk, classical, urban, and world music. Listen online to live studio sessions and musician interviews and watch video sessions.
