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?