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Apr 7, 2024 · Miles Davis (1926-1991) A trumpeter and bandleader from East St. Louis, Illinois, Miles Davis is arguably the most influential jazz musician of all time. Renowned for his ability to play...
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Feb 27, 2010 · There is obvious West African influence, visible in terms of how the music is written and played; swing rhythm, polyrhythm, improvisation, and syncopation are all prominent examples that are almost exclusively characteristics of jazz music.
- Ezra Collective. Formed of 5 of London’s premiere instrumentalists, Ezra collective are championing the new wave of UK Jazz music. The rich instrumentals played flawlessly throughout their songs, leave you appreciating their individual display of talent.
- Nubya Garcia. Nubya Nyasha Garcia is a British jazz artist, saxophonist, composer and bandleader. Her debut album, Source, is a modern Jazz masterpiece.
- Alfa Mist. Alfa Mist is a talented pianist and music producer from in Newham, East London. He weaves heavy beats into his music and released a solo piano project entitled On My Ones recently.
- Yussef Dayes. Yussef Dayes is a drummer and composer with deep roots in the South London jazz scene. He has grown his reputation through a broad network of collaborators in the scene, including Freddie Gibbs, Tom Misch, Masego, Alfa Mist and more.
Feb 13, 2024 · 1. Louis Armstrong. 2. Duke Ellington. 3. Charlie Parker. 4. Dizzy Gillespie. 5. Miles Davis. 6. John Coltrane.
Jun 7, 2021 · Iconic Jazz Musicians: A Guide to Influential Jazz Artists. Written by MasterClass. Last updated: Jun 7, 2021 • 6 min read. Several famous jazz musicians helped define the quintessentially American music genre.
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Mar 4, 2024 · We start with Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong – the latter considered by many casual fans to be the ‘founder’ of jazz itself – and go through to musicians (like Chick Corea and Keith Jarrett) whose influence was felt well into the 21st Century.