Nina Simone

Iconic American Jazz and Soul Singer-Pianist

Chris Connor

Jazz Vocalist Passes Away at 81

Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers

Legendary Jazz Ensemble

Charles Mingus

Influential American Jazz Bassist and Composer

Dexter Gordon

Legendary American Jazz Saxophonist

Carmen McRae

Jazz Vocalist and Pianist

Duke Ellington

Legendary Jazz Composer and Bandleader

Donald Byrd

Jazz Trumpeter and Bandleader

Kenny Burrell

Jazz Guitar Legend

Zoot Sims

Influential American Jazz Saxophonist

Tommy Flanagan

Jazz Pianist and Composer

Booker Ervin

Jazz Tenor Saxophonist

Louis Hayes

Jazz Drummer

Paul Chambers

Influential Jazz Double Bassist

Oscar Pettiford

Influential American Jazz Bassist and Cellist

Mel Tormé

Legendary Jazz Vocalist and The Velvet Fog

Pepper Adams

Jazz Baritone Saxophonist

Howard McGhee

Jazz Trumpeter and Bebop Pioneer

Chu Kosaka

Japanese Folk and Pop Singer-Songwriter

Art Blakey's Big Band

Legendary Jazz Drummer and Bandleader

Sang-he Kim

Peggy Connelly

Jazz-Influenced American Vocalist

Jerri Winters

Charlie Rouse

Jazz Saxophonist

Herbie Nichols Trio

Innovative Mid-20th Century Jazz Trio

Paul Quinichette

Swing Era Tenor Saxophonist