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John William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) was one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz and one of[…]

James Louis “J.J.” Johnson (January 22, 1924 – February 4, 2001) was one of the most influential jazz musicians of the twentieth century. A virtuoso[…]

Jimmy Rushing was one of the most distinctive voices in twentieth-century American jazz and blues. Known for his powerful delivery, warm tone, commanding presence, and[…]

Jimmy Rogers was one of the most influential figures in the development of postwar Chicago blues. Although he often stood in the shadow of legendary[…]

Jimmy Reed was one of the most influential blues musicians of the twentieth century. Known for his relaxed vocal delivery, distinctive harmonica playing, and deceptively[…]

Jesse Fuller (March 12, 1896 – January 29, 1976) was one of the most distinctive figures in American blues and folk music. A gifted singer,[…]

Janis Lyn Joplin was one of the most influential singers in the history of American blues and rock music. Renowned for her emotionally charged performances,[…]

James Henry Cotton (July 1, 1935 – March 16, 2017) was one of the most influential blues harmonica players in American music history. Known for[…]

J. B. Lenoir was one of the most original and socially conscious figures in the history of American blues. A gifted singer, guitarist, and songwriter,[…]

J. B. Hutto, born Joseph Benjamin Hutto, was one of the most distinctive slide guitarists in the history of Chicago blues. Known for his fierce[…]