The most influential jazz musicians 5 Articles

by Betsy Young

Jazz the original American classical art form is a living entity. Its creative makeup rests heavily on improvisation. This allows for a completely new piece of music each time a composition is played. The five people that ...read more

by John Campbell

The past century has produced some real giants in the jazz music industry who remain major influences, having set a high standard of musicianship in their heyday. Some were known for their individuality with their chosen i...read more

by Marcus Brooks

During the fall of 1991, I was celebrating my college, senior year. My good friend and club wingman, Antawn and I went out for the night. We drove to West Des Moines to a desolate spot. I asked him where we were headed....read more

by Ron Schecker

I grew up in a very musical household. There was never a day when music was not blaring from my dad's stereo. His music collection was one that would make most audiophiles vinyl black with envy. And yet with as much divers...read more

by Riley Godleski

My first jazz drum teacher, Bob Weiner, had so much to offer about the form of Jazz. Before he even began teaching me to forget about conventional reading materials and "playing like a child would play - free and uninhibi...read more