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Jazz

791 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Abdullah IbrahimPerson · Music memorabiliaAbdullah Ibrahim (1934–2026) was a South African composer, pianist and saxophonist.
Abraham LaborielPerson · Music memorabiliaAbraham Laboriel was a Mexican musician and guitarist (born 1947). He was born at Mexico City.
Acker BilkPerson · Music memorabiliaAcker Bilk (1929–2014) was a United Kingdom clarinetist, jazz musician and composer.
Adam TaubitzPerson · Music memorabiliaAdam Taubitz (born 1967) is a German trumpeter, composer and guitarist.
AdelePerson · Music memorabiliaAdele (born 1988) was a United Kingdom singer-songwriter, musician and recording artist.
Adnan SamiPerson · Music memorabiliaAdnan Sami was an Indian and Pakistani singer, actor and composer (born 1971). He was born at London.
Ahmad JamalPerson · Music memorabiliaAhmad Jamal (1930–2023) was an American musician, actor and music arranger.
Ahmet ErtegünPerson · Music memorabiliaAhmet Ertegün (1923–2006) was a Turkish record producer, entrepreneur and songwriter.
Airto MoreiraPerson · Music memorabiliaAirto Moreira (born 1941) was a Brazil percussionist, jazz musician and composer.
Al CohnPerson · Music memorabiliaAl Cohn was an American composer, saxophonist and musician (1925–1988). He was born at New York City and died at Stroudsburg.
Al FosterPerson · Music memorabiliaAl Foster (1943–2025) was an American drummer, composer and jazz musician.
Al HaigPerson · Music memorabiliaAl Haig (1922–1982) was an American pianist and musician.
Al HirtPerson · Music memorabiliaAl Hirt was an American trumpeter, bandleader, conductor and musician (1922–1999). He was born at New Orleans.
Al JarreauPerson · Music memorabiliaAl Jarreau was an American singer, singer-songwriter, jazz musician, social worker, percussionist and composer (1940–2017). He was born at Milwaukee and died at Los Angeles.
Al JolsonPerson · Music memorabiliaAl Jolson (1886–1950) was a Russian Empire actor, film actor and singer.
Al MartinoPerson · Music memorabiliaAl Martino was an American singer, actor and musician (1927–2009). He was born at Philadelphia and died at Springfield Township.
Aladár PegePerson · Music memorabiliaAladár Pege (1939–2006) was a Hungarian university teacher, double-bassist and composer.
Alan SilvestriPerson · Music memorabiliaAlan Silvestri (born 1950) was a United States composer, conductor and voice actor.
Albert AylerPerson · Music memorabiliaAlbert Ayler (1936–1970) was a United States saxophonist, composer and jazz musician.
Alex AcuñaPerson · Music memorabiliaAlex Acuña (born 1944) is a Peruvian drummer, percussionist and composer.
Alex SkolnickPerson · Music memorabiliaAlex Skolnick (born 1968) is an American guitarist, composer and musician.
Alexander RosenbaumAuthor · BooksAlexander Rosenbaum was a Soviet and Russian politician, poet, actor, singer, composer and songwriter (born 1951). He was born at Saint Petersburg.
Alexander TsfasmanPerson · Music memorabiliaAlexander Tsfasman was a Soviet and Russian conductor, pianist, bandleader, composer and musician (1906–1971). He was born at Zaporizhzhia and died at Moscow.
Alexander von SchlippenbachPerson · Music memorabiliaAlexander von Schlippenbach (born 1938) was a Germany composer, pianist and jazz musician.
Alfred EllisPerson · Music memorabiliaAlfred Ellis (1941–2021) was an American composer, saxophonist and musician.
Alice BabsPerson · Music memorabiliaAlice Babs (1924–2014) was a Sweden singer, actor and jazz musician.
Alice ColtranePerson · Music memorabiliaAlice Coltrane (1937–2007) was an American pianist, composer and musician.
Allan HoldsworthPerson · Music memorabiliaAllan Holdsworth was a British guitarist, music educator, jazz musician, composer and record producer (1946–2017). He died at Vista.
Allen ToussaintPerson · Music memorabiliaAllen Toussaint was an American singer, composer, jazz musician, record producer, pianist and songwriter (1938–2015). He was born at New Orleans and died at Madrid.
Alphonso JohnsonPerson · Music memorabiliaAlphonso Johnson (born 1951) is an American bassist, university teacher and composer.
Amanda JenssenPerson · Music memorabiliaAmanda Jenssen (born 1988) is a Swedish singer and musician.
Ambrose AkinmusirePerson · Music memorabiliaAmbrose Akinmusire (born 1982) was a United States composer, trumpeter and jazz musician.
Amy WinehousePerson · Music memorabiliaAmy Winehouse (1983–2011) was a United Kingdom singer-songwriter, guitarist and jazz musician.
Anca ParghelPerson · Music memorabiliaAnca Parghel was a Romanian singer, composer, music educator and musician (1957–2008). She was born at Câmpulung Moldovenesc and died at Timișoara.
André PrevinPerson · Music memorabiliaAndré Previn (1929–2019) was a German conductor, songwriter and composer.
Andrew HillPerson · Music memorabiliaAndrew Hill was an American pianist, composer, music educator, jazz musician and university teacher (1931–2007). He was born at Chicago and died at Jersey City.
Andy SummersPhotographer · PhotographyAndy Summers was a British guitarist, composer, jazz musician, photographer and artist (born 1942). He was born at Poulton-le-Fylde.
Angelique KidjoPerson · Music memorabiliaAngelique Kidjo was a French singer, composer, writer, choreographer and actress (born 1960). She was born at Ouidah.
Ann Hampton CallawayPerson · Music memorabiliaAnn Hampton Callaway (born 1958) was a United States singer, composer and actor.
Anna Mjöll ÓlafsdóttirPerson · Music memorabiliaAnna Mjöll Ólafsdóttir (born 1970) is an Icelandic singer, composer and jazz musician.
Annette PeacockPerson · Music memorabiliaAnnette Peacock (born 1941) is an American pianist, composer and songwriter.
Anni-Frid LyngstadPerson · Music memorabiliaAnni-Frid Lyngstad (born 1945) is a Swedish musician, singer and composer.
Annie RossPerson · Music memorabiliaAnnie Ross (1930–2020) was a British singer, nightclub owner and actress.
Annie WhiteheadPerson · Music memorabiliaAnnie Whitehead (born 1955) is a British trombonist and musician.
Anthony BraxtonPerson · Music memorabiliaAnthony Braxton (born 1945) is an American pianist, composer and clarinetist.
Anthony JacksonPerson · Music memorabiliaAnthony Jackson was an American bassist, songwriter, musician and guitarist (1952–2025). He was born at New York City and died at Staten Island.
Anton FigPerson · Music memorabiliaAnton Fig (born 1952) is an American drummer and musician.
Antonio SánchezPerson · Music memorabiliaAntonio Sánchez (born 1971) was a Mexico jazz drummer, composer and jazz musician.
Archie SheppPerson · Music memorabiliaArchie Shepp (born 1937) is an American composer, saxophonist and university teacher.
Aretha FranklinPerson · Music memorabiliaAretha Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, activist, pianist, composer and record producer (1942–2018). She was born at Memphis and died at Detroit.
Arif MardinPerson · Music memorabiliaArif Mardin was a Turkish and American songwriter, record producer, composer, musician and bandleader (1932–2006). He was born at Istanbul and died at New York City.
Armando TrovajoliPerson · Music memorabiliaArmando Trovajoli (1917–2013) was an Italian pianist, composer and conductor.
Art FarmerPerson · Music memorabiliaArt Farmer (1928–1999) was an American composer, trumpeter and musician.
Art HodesPerson · Music memorabiliaArt Hodes (1904–1993) was an American pianist, television presenter and writer.
Art TatumPerson · Music memorabiliaArt Tatum was an American pianist and musician (1909–1956). He was born at Toledo and died at Los Angeles.
Art Van DammePerson · Music memorabiliaArt Van Damme (1920–2010) was an American radio personality, accordionist and musician.
Arthur BlythePerson · Music memorabiliaArthur Blythe (1940–2017) was a United States jazz musician, saxophonist and composer.
Artie ShawAuthor · BooksArtie Shaw was an American actor, bandleader, composer, conductor, clarinetist and jazz musician (1910–2004). He was born at New York City and died at Thousand Oaks.
Arturo SandovalPerson · Music memorabiliaArturo Sandoval (born 1949) was a Cuba trumpeter, pianist and composer.
Astrud GilbertoPerson · Music memorabiliaAstrud Gilberto (1940–2023) was a Brazilian songwriter, musician and singer.
Attila ZollerPerson · Music memorabiliaAttila Zoller (1927–1998) was a Hungary jazz musician, jazz guitarist and film score composer.
Avishai CohenPerson · Music memorabiliaAvishai Cohen (born 1970) was a Israel composer, jazz musician and singer.
Azealia BanksPerson · Film memorabiliaAzealia Banks (born 1991) is an American rapper, singer and songwriter.
Baby DoddsPerson · Music memorabiliaBaby Dodds was an American drummer, composer and musician (1898–1959). He was born at New Orleans and died at Chicago.
Barbara DennerleinPerson · Music memorabiliaBarbara Dennerlein (born 1964) is a German composer, musician and organist.
Barbara ThompsonPerson · Music memorabiliaBarbara Thompson was a British saxophonist, composer, flautist and musician (1944–2022). She was born at Oxford.
Barbra StreisandAuthor · BooksBarbra Streisand was an American actress, singer, film director, singer-songwriter, film producer and writer (born 1942). She was born at Brooklyn.
Barney BigardPerson · Music memorabiliaBarney Bigard (1906–1980) was an American saxophonist, conductor and composer.
Barney KesselPerson · Music memorabiliaBarney Kessel (1923–2004) was an American guitarist, composer and musician.
Barre PhillipsPerson · Music memorabiliaBarre Phillips (1934–2024) was a United States jazz musician, musician and double-bassist.
Barry GalbraithPerson · Music memorabiliaBarry Galbraith (1919–1983) was an American pedagogue, music educator and guitarist.
BasiaPerson · Music memorabiliaBasia (born 1954) is a Polish singer, record producer and composer.
Bebel GilbertoPerson · Music memorabiliaBebel Gilberto (born 1966) is an American singer, composer and actress.
Bebo ValdésPerson · Music memorabiliaBebo Valdés was a Cuban composer, pianist, record producer, conductor and musician (1918–2013). He was born at Quivicán and died at Stockholm.
Béla FleckPerson · Music memorabiliaBéla Fleck was an American street artist, singer, banjoist, songwriter, jazz musician and bandleader (born 1958). He was born at New York City.
Ben WebsterPerson · Music memorabiliaBen Webster (1909–1973) was an American saxophonist, composer and actor.
Bennie GreenPerson · Music memorabiliaBennie Green was an American trombonist and musician (1923–1977). He was born at Chicago and died at San Diego.
Bennie MotenPerson · Music memorabiliaBennie Moten (1894–1935) was an American pianist, composer and bandleader.
Benny BaileyPerson · Music memorabiliaBenny Bailey (1925–2005) was an American trumpeter and musician.
Benny CarterPerson · Music memorabiliaBenny Carter (1907–2003) was an American trumpeter, saxophonist and composer.
Benny GolsonPerson · Music memorabiliaBenny Golson (1929–2024) was an American composer, saxophonist and musician.
Bert KaempfertPerson · Music memorabiliaBert Kaempfert was a German composer, conductor, record producer, music arranger and musician (1923–1980). He was born at Hamburg and died at Mallorca.
Bessie SmithPerson · Music memorabiliaBessie Smith (1894–1937) was an American street artist, musician and singer.
Bette MidlerPerson · Music memorabiliaBette Midler (born 1945) is an American comedian, actress and singer.
Beverley KnightPerson · Music memorabiliaBeverley Knight (born 1973) is a British singer, record producer and singer-songwriter.
Bhumibol AdulyadejPhotographer · PhotographyBhumibol Adulyadej (1927–2016) was a Thailand statesperson, engineer and saxophonist.
Bill CharlapPerson · Music memorabiliaBill Charlap was an American composer, pianist and musician (born 1966). He was born at New York City.
Bill EvansPerson · Music memorabiliaBill Evans (born 1958) is an American saxophonist, jazz musician and vocalist.
Bill HolmanPerson · Music memorabiliaBill Holman (1927–2024) was a United States conductor, composer and jazz musician.
Bill LaswellPerson · Music memorabiliaBill Laswell was an American singer, record producer, composer and musician (born 1955). He was born at Salem.
Bill LeePerson · Music memorabiliaBill Lee (1928–2023) was an American composer, actor and bassist.
Billie HolidayPerson · Music memorabiliaBillie Holiday was an American actress, songwriter, writer, singer-songwriter, jazz singer and composer (1915–1959). She was born at Philadelphia and died at New York City.
Billy HartPerson · Music memorabiliaBilly Hart (born 1940) is an American music educator, jazz musician and university teacher.
Billy HigginsPerson · Music memorabiliaBilly Higgins was an American drummer and musician (1936–2001). He was born at Los Angeles and died at Inglewood.
Billy MayPerson · Music memorabiliaBilly May was an American trumpeter, composer, bandleader and musician (1916–2004). He was born at Pittsburgh and died at San Juan Capistrano.
Billy StrayhornPerson · Music memorabiliaBilly Strayhorn (1915–1967) was an American pianist, composer and songwriter.
Bing CrosbyPerson · Music memorabiliaBing Crosby (1903–1977) was a United States singer, actor and television personality.
Bix BeiderbeckePerson · Music memorabiliaBix Beiderbecke (1903–1931) was an American composer, trumpeter and pianist.
Blue MitchellPerson · Music memorabiliaBlue Mitchell (1930–1979) was an American composer, musician and trumpeter.
Bob BeldenPerson · Music memorabiliaBob Belden (1956–2015) was an American composer, bandleader and record producer.
Bob BergPerson · Music memorabiliaBob Berg (1951–2002) was a United States jazz musician, saxophonist and musician.
Bob BrookmeyerPerson · Music memorabiliaBob Brookmeyer (1929–2011) was an American composer, pianist and bandleader.
Bob DylanArtist · PaintingsBob Dylan (born 1941) was a United States songwriter, film actor and poet.
Bob JamesPerson · Music memorabiliaBob James (born 1939) is an American keyboardist, music arranger and composer.
Bob MintzerPerson · Music memorabiliaBob Mintzer (born 1953) is an American bandleader, composer and conductor.
Bob ThielePerson · Music memorabiliaBob Thiele (1922–1996) was an American record producer, composer and music executive.
Bobby HackettPerson · Music memorabiliaBobby Hackett was an American jazz guitarist, trumpeter and musician (1915–1976). He was born at Providence and died at Massachusetts.
Bobby KimballPerson · Music memorabiliaBobby Kimball was an American singer, songwriter and musician (born 1947). He was born at Orange.
Bobby McFerrinPerson · Music memorabiliaBobby McFerrin (born 1950) is an American singer, conductor and beatboxer.
Bobby ScottPerson · Music memorabiliaBobby Scott (1937–1990) was an American bandleader, conductor and singer.
Bobby TimmonsPerson · Music memorabiliaBobby Timmons (1935–1974) was a United States composer, pianist and jazz musician.
Bobby TroupPerson · Music memorabiliaBobby Troup (1918–1999) was an American singer-songwriter, jazz pianist and actor.
Bobby WatsonPerson · Music memorabiliaBobby Watson was an American composer, saxophonist, record producer and musician (born 1953). He was born at Lawrence.
Bobo StensonPerson · Music memorabiliaBobo Stenson (born 1944) is a Swedish jazz pianist and composer.
Boris VianPerson · Music memorabiliaBoris Vian (1920–1959) was a France poet, painter and translator.
Brad MehldauPerson · Music memorabiliaBrad Mehldau (born 1970) is an American composer, music arranger and musician.
Branford MarsalisPerson · Music memorabiliaBranford Marsalis (born 1960) was a United States composer, jazz musician and saxophonist.
Bruce CockburnPerson · Music memorabiliaBruce Cockburn (born 1945) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist and singer.
Bruno MartinoPerson · Music memorabiliaBruno Martino (1925–2000) was an Italian singer, composer and pianist.
Buck ClaytonPerson · Music memorabiliaBuck Clayton (1911–1991) was an American writer, jazz trumpeter and composer.

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