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Roy Buchanan was a virtuoso guitarist whose name may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, but his influence on the instrument[…]

Ella Fitzgerald, often referred to as the "First Lady of Song" or the "Queen of Jazz," was a groundbreaking figure in the world of music.[…]

Max Roach was a groundbreaking American jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader who left an indelible mark on the world of music. Born on January 10,[…]

Gary Moore (1952-2011) was a legendary Northern Irish guitarist and songwriter, renowned for his versatile musical abilities that spanned the genres of rock, blues, and[…]

John Coltrane, a legendary figure in the realm of jazz, was born on September 23, 1926, in Hamlet, North Carolina, USA. From his early years,[…]

Born on January 22, 1924, in Indianapolis, Indiana, James Louis "J.J." Johnson would grow up to become one of the most influential jazz trombonists in[…]

John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was a pioneering figure in the world of jazz, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions as a trumpeter, composer, and bandleader. Born[…]

Dizzy Gillespie, born John Birks Gillespie on October 21, 1917, was a legendary American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and one of the key figures in[…]

B.B. King, born Riley B. King on September 16, 1925, in Itta Bena, Mississippi, is widely regarded as one of the greatest blues musicians of[…]

Buster Benton, born on July 19, 1932, in Texarkana, Arkansas, was an American blues guitarist and singer who left an indelible mark on the blues[…]