Which Jazz Artist’s Influenced your Musical Taste?
Many solo jazz artists have left an indelible mark on the genre, shaping tastes and inspiring countless listeners. Here are few of mine that I find deeply inspiring and connected,
Pianist: Bill Evans, Eddie Higgins, Thelonious Monk, Tsuyoshi Yamamoto, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Claude Williamson, Oscar Peterson
Saxophonists: John Coltrane, Stan Getz, Ben Webster, Scott Hamilton, Archie Shepp, Dexter Gordon, Stanley Turrentine
Trumpet: Chet Baker, Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie, Chris Botti
Guitarists: Wes Montgomery, Fausto Mesolella, Andrea Castelfranato
Bassists: Charles Mingus, Paul Chambers, Ray Brown
Who has had the most impact on your musical journey?
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@lalitk that's a great list but a few additions for me:
Piano: Michel Petrucciani Saxophone: Sonny Rollins, Cannonball Adderly Trumpet: Lee Morgan Guitar: Jim Hall, Herb Ellis, Joe Pass Bass: Stanley Clark And let's not forget the Trombone! JJ Johnson, Kai Winding, Slide Hampton, Curtis Fuller Great idea for a thread! |
