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American jazz trumpeter and vocalist renowned for his lyrical trumpet style, fragile singing voice, and embodiment of West Coast cool jazz.Baker rose to fame in the early 1950s with the Gerry Mulligan Quartet. He achieved solo stardom but battled severe heroin addiction for decades, leading to arrests, incarcerations, and physical decline. Despite his struggles, he recorded prolifically until his mysterious death in Amsterdam....

American jazz pianist and composer, a revolutionary figure in modern jazz known for his impressionistic harmonies, introspective style, and profound influence on piano trio format.Born in Plainfield, New Jersey. Graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University. Key member of Miles Davis's 'Kind of Blue' sessions (1959)....

British-American jazz pianist and composer renowned for developing the distinctive 'Shearing Sound' and writing the jazz standard 'Lullaby of Birdland'.Blind from birth, Shearing rose from London's working-class Battersea to international fame. He moved to the US in 1947, formed his groundbreaking quintet in 1949, and became a naturalized American in 1956. His career spanned over 70 years, earning multiple Grammy Awards and a knighthood....

American jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader known for his virtuosic technique, soulful sound, and contributions to hard bop, post-bop, and fusion.Roy Hargrove emerged in the late 1980s as a leading figure in the young jazz revival. Discovered by Wynton Marsalis while still in high school in Dallas, Texas, he quickly gained acclaim. Hargrove won Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Instrumental Album ('Directions in Music: Live at Massey Hall' with Herbie Hancock and Michael Brecker) and Best Lat...

American jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger renowned for his influential bebop and hard bop contributions.Born in Philadelphia, Golson rose to prominence in the 1950s playing with jazz giants like Dizzy Gillespie and Art Blakey. He composed enduring jazz standards, co-founded the Jazztet, and maintained an active international performing career into his 90s....

Ray Noble was a highly influential British bandleader, composer, arranger, actor, and radio personality, celebrated for his sophisticated dance music during the Swing Era and his popular radio shows in the 1930s and 1940s.Born in Brighton, England, Noble rose to fame in the UK leading the New Mayfair Dance Orchestra for HMV records. He achieved massive international success after moving to the US in 1934, forming the American Ray Noble Orchestra featuring vocalist Al Bowlly. He became a house...

American jazz saxophonist, composer, and experimental musician known for blending jazz with funk, soul, and electronic innovations.Chicago-born jazz innovator who achieved crossover success with his 1961 hit 'Exodus to Jazz'. Pioneered the electric saxophone, created hybrid instruments, and explored jazz-funk fusion. Recorded over 70 albums across Vee-Jay, Atlantic, and other labels while facing criticism from purists....