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

Donald Byrd

Jazz Trumpeter and Bandleader

Kenny Burrell

Jazz Guitar Legend

Mel Tormé

Legendary Jazz Vocalist and The Velvet Fog

Carmen McRae

Jazz Vocalist and Pianist

Tommy Flanagan

Jazz Pianist and Composer

Booker Ervin

Jazz Tenor Saxophonist

Louis Hayes

Jazz Drummer

Paul Chambers

Influential Jazz Double Bassist

Pepper Adams

Jazz Baritone Saxophonist

Duke Ellington

Legendary Jazz Composer and Bandleader

Zoot Sims

Influential American Jazz Saxophonist

Charlie Mariano

Jazz Saxophonist

Jack Teagarden

Jazz Trombonist and Vocalist of the Swing Era

Oscar Pettiford

Influential American Jazz Bassist and Cellist

Charlie Rouse

Jazz Saxophonist

Howard McGhee

Jazz Trumpeter and Bebop Pioneer

Jerri Winters

Herbie Nichols Trio

Innovative Mid-20th Century Jazz Trio

Art Blakey's Big Band

Legendary Jazz Drummer and Bandleader

Chu Kosaka

Japanese Folk and Pop Singer-Songwriter

Paul Quinichette

Swing Era Tenor Saxophonist

The Pat Moran Quartet

Oscar Pettiford's Quintet

The Vinnie Burke Quartet

Peggy Connelly

Jazz-Influenced American Vocalist

Sang-he Kim