Musicians

IMPORTANT ARTISTS & SELECT DISCOGRAPHY

Some artists represented here may actually be of more historic importance in a sociological sense: as pace, style, or trendsetters, which may or may not exceed their historic importance as instrumentalists, composers, arrangers, bandleaders, or singers. They can be selected alphabetically by last name (below) or sorted by instrument (left). Selecting Ten Trailblazers will render a list of ten of jazz's most important innovators. Each selection includes a brief bio, suggested recording, and link for further information.