*Historically-Significant
Jazz Artists
* Determinations of historical significance
are made after consulting respected jazz & pop history books, journals and industry publications,
historians, teachers, critics and respected musicians.
These artists are listed in (semi) score order, then chronologically by birth. Enjoy the music and history of these artists and ensembles.
PLEASE send me your comments, artist suggestions & corrections.
Brad Sharp, Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A. bradsharp2@gmail.com
Last update: Feb 2020
Maynard Ferguson (1928-2006), upon seeing trumpet players sitting in the saxophone, trombone AND trumpet section chairs warming up as a gag prior to rehearsal , said "FINALLY, someone got it right!!"