Charlie Parker. Miles. Chick Corea. John Pattituchi. Victor Wooten. No drummers? Dave Weckl. Steve Gadd. Brian Blade. Jack DeJohnette. Vinnie Colaiuta. Etc.
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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@soix Damn how did I freaking forget Charlie Parker!? Also lets add in for the piano Herbie Hancock and for drummers Art Blakey. |
@lalitk -I love lists like these with my morning coffee. Many thanks! Lots of great ones here who have influenced my jazz journey, from all contributors. Christian McBride, Niels Pederson, Ron Carter, Scotty LoFaro-bass Steven Bernstein, Kenny Dorham-Trumpet Phil Woods, Joe Henderson, Lee Konitz-Saxophone Herbie Hancock, Tete Montoliu, Emmet Cohen-Piano Stephane Wrembel, Django-Guitar Max Roach, Art Blakey, Tony Williams-Drums Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Tony Bennett-Vocals Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Duke Ellington-band leaders
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