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Billy Cobham , arguably the best drummer in the World for decades, was born on May 16, 1944, in Colón, Panama. He moved to New York City with his f... Billy Cobham profile Stanley Clarke, bassist supreme, was born on June 30, 1951, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He showed an early interest in music, starting with the ... Stanley Clarke profile George Duke, keyboardist extraordinaire, was born on January 12, 1946, in San Rafael, California. He developed an early interest in music, starting... George Duke profile Snarky Puppy, an instrumental collective ensemble known for its dynamic fusion of jazz, funk, and world music, was formed in 2004 by bassist and co... Snarky Puppy profile The J@zz Motherfuckers occupy the vacuum left by the death of Jazz. They are a collective ensemble of like-minded musicians operating inside the sa... The J@zz Motherfuckers profile John McLaughlin, born on January 4, 1942, in Doncaster, England, is a highly influential jazz fusion guitarist and composer. He began playing guita... John McLaughlin profile The Crusaders are a renowned American jazz-fusion group, known for their seamless blend of jazz, R&B, and funk. Formed in the early 1960s as The Ja... The Crusaders profile Weather Report was an American jazz fusion band formed in 1970 by keyboardist Joe Zawinul and saxophonist Wayne Shorter. Known for their innovative... Weather Report profile Joe Zawinul (1932-2007) was an Austrian-born keyboardist and composer, renowned for his pioneering work in jazz fusion. He co-founded the influenti... Joe Zawinul profile Wayne Shorter is a revered American jazz saxophonist and composer. Known for his innovative approach and profound influence on jazz, Shorter’s care... Wayne Shorter profile Charles Mingus, one of the most important figures in jazz, was not only an exceptional bassist and composer but also a visionary bandleader whose m... Charles Mingus profile John Coltrane, AKA Trane, was an iconic saxophonist and composer, who reshaped the landscape of jazz with his innovative improvisational style, spi... John Coltrane profile Kenny Dorham, a versatile trumpeter and composer, left an indelible mark on the jazz world with his lyrical playing, inventive compositions, and in... Kenny Dorham profile Bill Evans, a renowned jazz pianist and composer, is celebrated for his lyrical touch, innovative harmonies, and profound musicality. Here's a conc... Bill Evans profile Art Blakey, a legendary jazz drummer and bandleader, left an indelible mark on the genre with his dynamic playing, innovative compositions, and inf... Art Blakey profile Duke Ellington AKA "The Duke" was a towering figure in the world of jazz music and left an indelible mark with his innovative compositions, sophist... Duke Ellington profile Dave Brubeck, a pioneering jazz pianist and composer, revolutionized the genre with his innovative rhythms, unconventional time signatures, and adv... Dave Brubeck profile Freddie Hubbard was a trumpet virtuoso and composer, played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of jazz music with his technical prowess, innov... Freddie Hubbard profile Yellowjackets, the jazz fusion maestros who've been buzzing around the music scene since the late '70s Formed in 1977 by Robben Ford, Russell Ferra... Yellowjackets profile Formed in the early '70s, Steely Dan were an outlier in the music industry; a band proving intelligent music could chart. Their music wasn't just j... Steely Dan profile Amy Winehouse, born on September 14, 1983, in London, England, was a British singer and songwriter known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals ... Amy Winehouse profile Herbie Hancock, born on April 12, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, is a legendary jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader. Hancock began playing piano at... Herbie Hancock profile Jacob Collier, born on August 2, 1994, in London, England, is a highly acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, singer, and arranger known for his innovati... Jacob Collier profile Donald Fagen is an American musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the band Steely Dan. Known for his c... Donald Fagen profile |