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Argo. Bernard " Buddy " Rich (September 30, 1917 – April 2, 1987) [1] was an American jazz drummer, songwriter, conductor, and bandleader. He is considered one of the most influential drummers of all time. [2] Rich was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, United States. [1] He discovered his affinity for jazz music at a young age and began ...
Paul Taylor (born April 30, 1960) is an American smooth jazz alto and soprano saxophonist who has released twelve albums since his debut On the Horn in 1995. He is a graduate of University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he attended with a full music scholarship. He is signed to Peak Records.
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Patrick Bruce Metheny ( / məˈθiːni / mə-THEE-nee; born August 12, 1954) is an American jazz guitarist and composer. [1] He was the leader of the Pat Metheny Group (1977–2010) and continues to work in various small-combo, duet, and solo settings, as well as other side projects. His style incorporates elements of progressive and ...
Esperanza Emily Spalding (stylized in lowercase, born October 18, 1984) is an American bassist, singer, songwriter, and composer. Her accolades include five Grammy Awards, a Boston Music Award, a Soul Train Music Award, and two honorary doctorates: one from her alma mater Berklee College of Music and one from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts).
Tenor saxophone. Years active. 1943–1974. Eugene " Jug " Ammons (April 14, 1925 – August 6, 1974), [1] also known as "The Boss", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. [2] The son of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons, [1] [3] Gene Ammons is remembered for his accessible music, steeped in soul and R&B. [4]
Barber's father Floyd was a jazz saxophonist who played with Bud Freeman and Glenn Miller. She played saxophone and piano from a young age, sang in musicals in high school, and studied piano at the University of Iowa in the early 1970s. From there Barber went to Chicago and began performing regularly in bars and clubs.
Leo Pellegrino. Leonardo Antonio Pellegrino, also known as Leo P, is a baritone saxophonist from Pittsburgh who is based in New York City. He is a member of the "brass house" band Too Many Zooz and former member of the Lucky Chops brass band. He is known for his energetic dancing that he performs while playing, often in public areas.