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Sidney Bechet was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer, renowned as one of the first significant soloists in jazz history and a key figure in the development of early jazz, particularly Dixieland and New Orleans styles. He is especially celebrated for popularizing the soprano saxophone as a lead jazz instrument.Born in New Orleans to a Creole family, Bechet was a child prodigy on clarinet. He began playing professionally in his teens, performing with prominent New Orleans b...

Milt Jackson was an American jazz vibraphonist and composer, renowned for his warm, blues-drenched sound, lyrical improvisations, and pivotal role in the development of bebop and hard bop. He was a founding member and central voice of the legendary Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ).Born in Detroit, Jackson rose to prominence in the bebop era of the 1940s, playing with icons like Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. His mastery of the vibraphone redefined the instrument's role in jazz....