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Junior Mance
171,681 listeners
Mance began playing professionally in his early teens and left college in 1947 to join Gene Ammons' band, where he began his recording… read moreMance began playing professionally in his early teens and left college in 1947 to join Gene Ammons' band, where he began his recording career. Mance also worked with Lester Young before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951. In t… read moreMance began playing professionally in his early teens and left college in 1947 to join Gene Ammons' band, where he began his recording career. Mance also worked with Lester Young before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951. In the 36th Army Band, he served with another notable Jazz music… read more
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Kenny Drew
87,636 listeners
Kenneth Sidney (Kenny) Drew (August 28, 1928 - August 4, 1993) was an American jazz pianist. Born in New York City, New York, he first reco… read moreKenneth Sidney (Kenny) Drew (August 28, 1928 - August 4, 1993) was an American jazz pianist. Born in New York City, New York, he first recorded with Howard McGhee in 1949, and over the next two years recorded with Buddy DeFranco, Coleman… read moreKenneth Sidney (Kenny) Drew (August 28, 1928 - August 4, 1993) was an American jazz pianist. Born in New York City, New York, he first recorded with Howard McGhee in 1949, and over the next two years recorded with Buddy DeFranco, Coleman Hawkins, Milt Jackson, Charlie Parker, Buddy Rich, and Dina… read more
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Bud Powell
416,480 listeners
Earl Rudolph "Bud" Powell (September 27, 1924 – July 31, 1966) was one of the most influential pianists in the history of jazz. Along with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie he was instrumental in the development of bebop, and … read moreEarl Rudolph "Bud" Powell (September 27, 1924 – July 31, 1966) was one of the most influential pianists in the history of jazz. Along with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie he was instrumental in the development of bebop, and his virtuosity as a pianist led many to call him "the C… read more
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Billy Taylor
84,469 listeners
Multiple artists: A jazz pianist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Taylor A jazz bassist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Taylor_… read moreMultiple artists: A jazz pianist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Taylor A jazz bassist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Taylor_(jazz_bassist) 1. Billy Taylor (July 24, 1921 – December 28, 2010) was born in Greenville, North … read moreMultiple artists: A jazz pianist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Taylor A jazz bassist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Taylor_(jazz_bassist) 1. Billy Taylor (July 24, 1921 – December 28, 2010) was born in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Taylor, one of jazz's most influential pi… read more
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Bobby Timmons
153,205 listeners
Robert Henry "Bobby" Timmons (Philadelphia, December 19, 1935 - New York City, March 1, 1974) was an American jazz pianist and composer. He is best known for his role as sideman in Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (1958 - 1… read moreRobert Henry "Bobby" Timmons (Philadelphia, December 19, 1935 - New York City, March 1, 1974) was an American jazz pianist and composer. He is best known for his role as sideman in Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (1958 - 1959) and as the composer of a.o. "Moanin'", &… read more
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Cedar Walton
93,006 listeners
Cedar Anthony Walton, Jr. (January 17, 1934 - August 19, 2013) was an American hard bop jazz pianist. Walton grew up in Dallas, Texas, also home to jazz luminaries such as Charlie Christian and Red Garland. After attending the Universit… read moreCedar Anthony Walton, Jr. (January 17, 1934 - August 19, 2013) was an American hard bop jazz pianist. Walton grew up in Dallas, Texas, also home to jazz luminaries such as Charlie Christian and Red Garland. After attending the University of Denver, Walton moved to New York in 1955. After a two y… read more
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Bobby Timmons Trio
142,000 listeners
1960: Bobby Timmons - piano Sam Jones - bass Jimmy Cobb - drums 1961: Bobby Timmons - piano Ron Carter - bass Albert "Tootie" Hea… read more1960: Bobby Timmons - piano Sam Jones - bass Jimmy Cobb - drums 1961: Bobby Timmons - piano Ron Carter - bass Albert "Tootie" Heath - drums 1963: Bobby Timmons - piano Sam Jones / Ron Carter - bass Connie Kay - drums View wiki1960: Bobby Timmons - piano Sam Jones - bass Jimmy Cobb - drums 1961: Bobby Timmons - piano Ron Carter - bass Albert "Tootie" Heath - drums 1963: Bobby Timmons - piano Sam Jones / Ron Carter - bass Connie Kay - drums View wiki
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Shirley Scott
45,837 listeners
Shirley Scott (born March 14, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; died March 10, 2002) was a jazz and soul organist. She had been an admire… read moreShirley Scott (born March 14, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; died March 10, 2002) was a jazz and soul organist. She had been an admirer of Jimmy Smith and over time would play piano and trumpet before moving to the Hammond organ. Th… read moreShirley Scott (born March 14, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; died March 10, 2002) was a jazz and soul organist. She had been an admirer of Jimmy Smith and over time would play piano and trumpet before moving to the Hammond organ. The organ would be her main instrument, but on occasion she st… read more
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McCoy Tyner Trio
58,275 listeners
McCoy Tyner Trio was a jazz ensemble led by American jazz pianist McCoy Tyner . During the 1980s and 1990s, Tyner worked in a trio that inc… read moreMcCoy Tyner Trio was a jazz ensemble led by American jazz pianist McCoy Tyner . During the 1980s and 1990s, Tyner worked in a trio that included Avery Sharpe on bass and Louis Hayes, then Aaron Scott, on drums. Later, Tyner recorded wit… read moreMcCoy Tyner Trio was a jazz ensemble led by American jazz pianist McCoy Tyner . During the 1980s and 1990s, Tyner worked in a trio that included Avery Sharpe on bass and Louis Hayes, then Aaron Scott, on drums. Later, Tyner recorded with several trios that included Charnett Moffett on bass and A… read more
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Wynton Kelly
165,571 listeners
Wynton Kelly (December 2, 1931 – April 12, 1971) was a Jamaican born jazz pianist, who spent his career in the United States. Son of Jamaic… read moreWynton Kelly (December 2, 1931 – April 12, 1971) was a Jamaican born jazz pianist, who spent his career in the United States. Son of Jamaican immigrants, Kelly was born in Jamaica, and started his professional career as a teenager, initi… read moreWynton Kelly (December 2, 1931 – April 12, 1971) was a Jamaican born jazz pianist, who spent his career in the United States. Son of Jamaican immigrants, Kelly was born in Jamaica, and started his professional career as a teenager, initially as a member of R&B groups. After working with Lee A… read more