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John Coltrane
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Charlie Parker Quartet
145,059 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 -
Johnny Hodges
217,917 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 -
Dexter Gordon
508,880 listeners
Dexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was among the earliest tenor players to adapt… read moreDexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was among the earliest tenor players to adapt the bebop musical language of people such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Bud Powell to t… read moreDexter Gordon (February 27, 1923 – April 25, 1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was among the earliest tenor players to adapt the bebop musical language of people such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Bud Powell to the instrument. His studio and live performance career spanne… read more -
Lester Young
437,240 listeners
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophon… read moreLester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and sometime clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra,… read moreLester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and sometime clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instru… read more -
John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman
37,735 listeners
Although it is often reported that Coltrane and Hartman had known each other since their days playing with Dizzy Gillespie's band in t… read moreAlthough it is often reported that Coltrane and Hartman had known each other since their days playing with Dizzy Gillespie's band in the late 1940s, their time in the band never overlapped. Coltrane might have heard Hartman sing at… read moreAlthough it is often reported that Coltrane and Hartman had known each other since their days playing with Dizzy Gillespie's band in the late 1940s, their time in the band never overlapped. Coltrane might have heard Hartman sing at a 1950 Apollo Theater performance at which they shared the … read more -
Miles Davis
1,991,844 listeners
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Wes Montgomery Trio
96,775 listeners
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Miles Davis Quintet
446,722 listeners
The Miles Davis Quintet was an American jazz band from 1955 to early 1969 led by Miles Davis. The quintet underwent frequent personnel chan… read moreThe Miles Davis Quintet was an American jazz band from 1955 to early 1969 led by Miles Davis. The quintet underwent frequent personnel changes toward its metamorphosis into a different ensemble in 1969. Most references pertain to two dis… read moreThe Miles Davis Quintet was an American jazz band from 1955 to early 1969 led by Miles Davis. The quintet underwent frequent personnel changes toward its metamorphosis into a different ensemble in 1969. Most references pertain to two distinct and relatively stable bands: the First Great Quintet f… read more -
Duke Ellington & John Coltrane
88,819 listeners
Duke Ellington and John Coltrane collaborated in 1962 to record the album 'Duke Ellington & John Coltrane'. View wikiDuke Ellington and John Coltrane collaborated in 1962 to record the album 'Duke Ellington & John Coltrane'. View wikiDuke Ellington and John Coltrane collaborated in 1962 to record the album 'Duke Ellington & John Coltrane'. View wiki