- Charles Ables, 1943-2001: Long-time Bassist with Shirley Horn Trio
with 4 reader tributes, latest April 10, 2016 - Don Abney, 1923-2000: A Resourceful Pianist in Jazz and Studio Settings
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 17, 2000 - Tarig Abubakar, 1966-1998: Traig Abubakar, by James Hale
with 7 reader tributes, latest February 23, 1998 - Johnny Adams, 1932-1998: One Foot In The Blues
with 17 reader tributes, latest June 26, 2019 - Placide Adams, 1929-2003: Bassist was stalwart of New Orleans scene
with 5 reader tributes, latest June 3, 2014 - Nat Adderley, 1931-2000: An Individual Voice on Cornet
with 1 reader tribute, posted January 7, 2000 - Manny Albam, 1922-2001: An Original and Intelligent Arranger
A Source of Inspiration, by Bill Kirchner
with 1 reader tribute, posted November 1, 2001 - Lorez Alexandria, 1929-2001: Highly Regarded Jazz Stylist
with 20 reader tributes, latest November 26, 2012 - Dick Allen, 1927-2007: Dick Allen: New Orleans Jazz Historian
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 31, 2008 - Richard Allen, 1932-2002: Richard Allen, drummer
with 3 reader tributes, latest July 2, 2005 - Laurindo Almeida, 1917-1995: An Authentic Flavour of Brazil
with 3 reader tributes, latest May 16, 2007 - Rolando Alphonso, 1931-1998: Ska Pioneer With Jazz Roots
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 5, 2008 - Curtis Amy, 1927-2002: Curtis Amy, soul jazz saxophonist, by Howard Mandel
with 2 reader tributes, latest June 20, 2012 - Chris Anderson, 1926-2008: Chicago pianist influenced Herbie Hancock
- Edmund Anderson, 1913-2002: Edmund Anderson, producer and influence on Ellington
- Leif Anderson, 1925-1999: Smoke Rings Established World Record, by Stefan Wijkstr
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 8, 2004 - Wayne Andre, 1931-2003: Trombonist with Herman, Winding, Goodman, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 17, 2008 - Zoe Anglesey, 1941-2003: Reading her own poetry at benefit on 10/6/02, Bob Holman's Poetry Bar, by Enid Farber
Zoe Anglesey thanking the musicians and poets who participated in her benefit, by Enid Farber
Memories of Zoe, by Enid Farber
JJA colleague Zoe Anglesey, by Enid Farber
with 4 reader tributes, latest October 18, 2008 - Howard Armstrong, 1909-2003: African-American string-band performer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 29, 2004 - Buddy Arnold, 1926-2003: Saxophonist with Rich, Dorsey, Kenton bands, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted September 23, 2006 - Harold Ashby, 1925-2003: Great Ellington tenor man
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 18, 2006 - Cholly Atkins, 1913-2003: Dancer and choreographer
- Clarence Atkins, 1921-2004: Jazz writer and historian, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Sil Austin, 1929-2001: Tenor Saxophonist Scored Pop Hits
with 12 reader tributes, latest April 4, 2012 - Albert Ayler, 1936-1970: Breakfast in Montreal: Albert Ayler in Canada, by Stuart Broomer
- Donald Ayler, 1942-2007: Reclusive Trumpeter
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 16, 2008 - David Azarian, 1952-2003: Pianist and teacher killed in roadside accident, by Rob Hayes
with 2 reader tributes, latest April 20, 2007 - Benny Bailey, 1925-2005: Expatriate bop trumpeter, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 5 reader tributes, latest August 13, 2008 - Derek Bailey, 1930-2005: Free-improvising guitarist, Incus label head, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest March 16, 2006 - Taswell Baird, Jr, 1922-2002: Veteran trombonist murdered
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 14, 2003 - David Baker, 1946-2004: Esteemed recording engineer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 26, 2011 - Kenny Baker, 1921-1999: Versatile English trumpet star
with 4 reader tributes, latest February 28, 2001 - Tom Baker, 1952-2001: Multi-instrumentalist With Command of Many Styles
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 23, 2005 - Nancie Banks, 1951-2002: Singer and bandleader
with 3 reader tributes, latest November 8, 2004 - Danny Barcelona, 1929-2007: Armstrong All-Star, by James Hale
- Milton Barnes, 1931-2001: Canadian Composer with Roots in Jazz
- Ray Barretto, 1929-2006: Master conguero and salsa pioneer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 17, 2007 - Alex Barris, 1923-2004: Radio/TV personality, Oscar Peterson biographer, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Blue Barron, 1913-2005: 'Sweet' bandleader, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Dee Barton, 1937-2001: Multi-instrumentalist and Composer Dee Barton
with 4 reader tributes, latest May 29, 2007 - Cliff Bastien, 1939-2003: Popular New Orleans-style jazzman
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 16, 2005 - Alvin Batiste, 1932-2007: New Orleans Clarinetist and Jazz Educator
- Milton Batiste, Jr, 1934-2001: Charismatic Leader of Olympia Band
with 5 reader tributes, latest December 23, 2008 - Sidney Bechet, 1897-1959: Centennial Celebration, by Tom Jacobsen
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 10, 2001 - Joe Beck, 1945-2008: Pioneering Jazz-Rock Guitarist
- Aaron Bell, 1922-2003: Ellington bassist, pianist, educator, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 4, 2016 - Louis Belson, 1924-2009: Some Personal Memories of a Drum Master, by W. Royal Stokes
with 2 reader tributes, latest December 8, 2009 - Tex Beneke, 1914-2000: An Architect of the Miller Sound
with 33 reader tributes, latest April 14, 2012 - Joachim-Ernst Berendt, 1922-2000: The Man Who Wrote The Book On Jazz
with 2 reader tributes, latest December 21, 2006 - Bob Berg, 1951-2002: A memory of Bob Berg at New Haven, by Scott H. Thompson
Saxophonist Bob Berg (photograph by Ronnie James), by Ronnie James
Saxophonist killed in automobile accident
with 16 reader tributes, latest April 5, 2016 - Milt Bernhart, 1926-2004: West Coast trombonist and big-band enthusiast, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Bill Berry, 1930-2002: Trumpeter and cornetist
with 2 reader tributes, latest June 19, 2004 - Pepsi Bethel, 1918-2002: Jazz dancer and choreographer
with 4 reader tributes, latest September 22, 2012 - Matt Betton, 1913-2002: Former Executive of IAJE
with 1 reader tribute, posted November 19, 2005 - Keter Betts, 1928-2005: Beloved veteran bassist, by Steve Monroe
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 9, 2006 - Chief Bey, 1913-2004: Master of African drums, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 6 reader tributes, latest February 25, 2019 - Charlie Biddle, 1926-2003: Bassist helped develop Montreal jazz scene
with 5 reader tributes, latest January 26, 2018 - Dan Bied, 1925-1998: Dan Bied 1925 - 1998, by Wilma Dobie
- Walter Bishop, 1927-1998: A Subtle and Thoughtful Improviser
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 23, 1999 - Stanley Black, 1913-2002: Popular bandleader began in jazz
with 2 reader tributes, latest October 29, 2004 - Carlo Bohl, 1919-2004: Trumpeter, author, educator, by Wolfram Knauer
- Walter Bolden, 1925-2002: Drummer Was Much In Demand
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 6, 2005 - Lester Bowie, 1941-1999: Trumpeter In The Cause of Great Black Music
with 1 reader tribute, posted January 7, 2005 - Ruby Braff, 1927-2003: Cornet master with a distinctive voice, by Kenny Mathieson
with 6 reader tributes, latest August 25, 2009 - Helmut Brandt, 1931-2001: Germany's Foremost Baritone Saxophonist, by Marcus A. Woelfle
with 2 reader tributes, latest August 26, 2001 - Michael Brecker, 1949-2007: 2004 JVC Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island, by Michael Kurgansky
2004 JVC Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island, by Michael Kurgansky
2004 JVC Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island, by Michael Kurgansky
with 6 reader tributes, latest March 4, 2008 - Pam Bricker, 1954-2005: Jazz and electronica vocalist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 14, 2006 - Paul Bridge, 1940-2001: Long-serving Bassist in Humph's Band
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 8, 2008 - Nick Brignola, 1936-2002: Gifted Specialist on the Baritone Saxophone
with 4 reader tributes, latest February 6, 2009 - Gordon Brisker, 1937-2004: Tenor saxophonist, arranger and bandleader, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest July 23, 2010 - Billy Brooks, 1926-2002: Former Hampton trumpeter dies in Amsterdam
- David Brooks, 1922-2002: Tenor saxophonist Bubba Brooks, by Dan Kassell
with 3 reader tributes, latest August 25, 2005 - Hadda Brooks, 1916-2002: Boogie-woogie star enjoyed late comeback
- Stella Brooks, 1910-2002: Singer once linked with Holiday
with 1 reader tribute, posted September 11, 2005 - Buster Brown, 1913-2002: Tap Dancer worked with Duke
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 13, 2006 - Charles Brown, 1922-1999: A Sophisticated Take On The Blues
- Les Brown, 1912-2001: Swing Band Leader of Renown
with 7 reader tributes, latest April 8, 2011 - Ray Brown, 1926-2002: A Giant of the Jazz Bass
with 2 reader tributes, latest July 27, 2002 - Oscar Brown Jr., 1926-2005: Legendary jazz vocalist, poet and social activist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest August 1, 2007 - Bill Brunskill, 1920-2002: Trumpeter contributed to the UK revival scene
with 12 reader tributes, latest October 12, 2010 - Hiram Bullock, 1955-2008: Popular Session Guitarist
- Cornelius Bumpus, 1946-2004: Saxophonist with Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest April 8, 2006 - Larry Bunker, 1928-2005: West Coast drummer, vibist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 5 reader tributes, latest December 11, 2008 - Vinnie Burke, 1921-2002: Bass Player Vinnie Burke
with 17 reader tributes, latest December 24, 2013 - Roger Burn, 1962-2009: Vibist, keyboardist, leader of Shapes, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 27, 2013 - Ralph Burns, 1922-2001: Arranger Famed from Herman to Hollywood
with 4 reader tributes, latest July 19, 2006 - Tommy Burton, 1935-2000: Entertainer in the Waller Mode
with 32 reader tributes, latest May 11, 2016 - Joe Bushkin, 1916-2004: Pianist, composer and trumpeter, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest December 8, 2005 - George Butler, 1931-2008: Label executive mentored young lions, by Ron Scott
- Jaki Byard, 1922-1999: Jaki at Blues Alley, by Michael Wilderman
Jackie at Bradley's, by Michael Wilderman
Jaki playing saxophone, by Michael Wilderman
A Unique Voice Silenced
Jaki Byard, An Appreciation, by W. Royal Stokes
with 3 reader tributes, latest March 22, 1999 - Charlie Byrd, 1925-1999: Adapted Classical Finger Style to Jazz
with 2 reader tributes, latest September 9, 2009 - Juan José Calatayud, 1939-2003: Pianist was a major figure in jazz in Mexico, by Alain Derbez
with 8 reader tributes, latest June 6, 2010 - Conte Candoli, 1927-2001: Top West Coast Trumpet Soloist
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 26, 2001 - Walter Joseph (Pete) Candoli, 1923-2008: High-note specialist and LA fixture
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 26, 2008 - Joyce Carr, 1931-2002: Singer Joyce Carr
with 13 reader tributes, latest February 16, 2011 - Donald Carson, 1930-2000: Man Who Filled The Count's Shoes
- Benny Carter, 1907-2003: Revered elder statesman of jazz, by Kenny Mathieson
Jazz loses its elder statesman, by David Dupont
with 3 reader tributes, latest July 18, 2003 - Betty Carter, 1930-1998: Tasting The Good Life, by Howard Mandel
with 3 reader tributes, latest May 15, 2001 - Billy Catalano, 1934-2005: San Francisco trumpeter and educator, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 5 reader tributes, latest June 13, 2012 - Lauderic Caton, 1910-1999: Electric Guitar Pioneer in the UK
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 28, 2006 - Vince Cattolica, 1923-2004: San Francisco clarinetist, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Thomas Chapin, 1957-1998: Free Play of Irrational and Innovative
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 22, 1999 - Denis Charles, 1933-1998: Rhythm of the Islands
- Ray Charles, 1930-2004: Ray Charles by Ronnie James, by Ronnie James
International legend of soul, jazz, rock-and-roll, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 16, 2011 - Doc Cheatham, 1905-1997: Lead Man Turned Eminent Soloist
with 9 reader tributes, latest October 14, 2017 - Don Cherry, 1936-1995: World Jazz Spirit, by Howard Mandel
Key Figure In World Jazz
with 5 reader tributes, latest September 15, 1998 - George Chisholm, 1915-1997: Trombonist Made International Reputation
with 9 reader tributes, latest May 6, 2012 - Keba Bobo Cissoko, 1900-2003: Griot settled in America, by Sylvian Leroux
- William Claxton, 1927-2008: Iconic photographer
with 1 reader tribute, posted November 21, 2008 - Rosemary Clooney, 1928-2002: Highly Regarded Pop-Jazz Singer
- Jimmy Coe, 1921-2004: Bandleader and saxophonist, by Robert L. Campbell
- Basil Coetzee, 1944-1998: Impassioned Voice of the Townships
with 8 reader tributes, latest January 25, 2012 - Gil Coggins, 1924-2004: Pianist with Coltrane, Miles, McLean, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest June 28, 2009 - Isaac Cole, 1927-2001: Out From The Shadow of Nat
with 4 reader tributes, latest November 8, 2011 - Cy Coleman, 1929-2004: Award-winning Broadway composer, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Johnny Coles, 1926-1997: A Versatile Trumpet Craftsman
with 9 reader tributes, latest July 3, 2009 - Cal Collins, 1933-2001: Country Boy Was Sophisticated Jazz Artist
with 6 reader tributes, latest January 30, 2010 - John Collins, 1912-2001: Guitarist Spent 14 Years with Nat Cole Trio
with 5 reader tributes, latest August 18, 2004 - Christopher Columbus, 1902-2002: Christopher Columbus
with 5 reader tributes, latest April 16, 2017 - Ray Conniff, 1916-2002: Trombonist, Arranger and Bandleader
with 1 reader tribute, posted April 8, 2007 - Richard Cook, 1957-2007: Noted British jazz journalist and author
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 1, 2008 - Willie Cook, 1923-2000: Lead Trumpet Admired By The Duke
with 2 reader tributes, latest December 14, 2005 - Anthony Corbiscello, 1952-2006: New Jersey drummer and bandleader, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 5 reader tributes, latest April 5, 2016 - Don Cornell, 1919-2004: Big band vocalist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 6 reader tributes, latest April 16, 2010 - Julie Coryell, 1948-2009: , by Bill Siegel
Jazz Author, Manager, Singer; at 61, by Bill Siegel - Tony Crombie, 1925-1999: An Important Contributor to British Jazz
with 6 reader tributes, latest December 27, 2010 - Gordon Cruickshank, 1949-2002: A leading figure on Scottish scene
with 8 reader tributes, latest November 9, 2009 - Celia Cruz, 1924-2003: Singer known as the Queen of Salsa, by Kenny Mathieson
with 5 reader tributes, latest April 28, 2004 - Bob Cummins, 1932-2000: Valuable Documenter of the Loft Jazz Scene
with 1 reader tribute, posted September 28, 2005 - Helen Oakley Dance, 1913-2001: Helen Oakley Dance 1913-2001, by Francis J. Dance
with 4 reader tributes, latest June 6, 2001 - Stanley Dance, 1910-1999: Chronicler of the Swing Era
Stanley Dance: 1910-1999, by Bob Porter
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 10, 1999 - Hugh Davies, 1943-2005: Free improviser and instrument inventor, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Arthur Davis, 1934-2007: Versatile Bassist, Educator and Psychologist
- Dolly Dawn, 1916-2002: Big band singer
with 11 reader tributes, latest July 19, 2019 - Elton Dean, 1945-2006: Influential British fusion and free jazz saxophonist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 13, 2006 - Bill DeArango, 1921-2005: Early bebop guitarist, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Barrett Deems, 1914-1998: A Fast Pair of Hands
with 12 reader tributes, latest December 5, 2015 - Duke Dejan, 1909-2002: Duke Dejan, founder of the Olympia Brass Band
- Matt Dennis, 1914-2002: Composer of Angel Eyes
with 2 reader tributes, latest March 26, 2004 - Martin Denny, 1911-2005: "Exotica" pop-culture bandleader, pianist, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Joe Derise, 1926-2002: Joe Derise, singer
with 6 reader tributes, latest December 3, 2010 - Clyde Dickerson, 1923-2003: Saxophonist doubled as doorman
- Dorothy Donegan, 1922-1998: Dorothy Donegan Did It Her Way: Fans Loved but Critics Belittled, by Wilma Dobie
with 20 reader tributes, latest August 20, 1998 - Lonnie Donegan, 1931-2002: First UK Skiffle star dies on tour
with 1 reader tribute, posted October 15, 2004 - Joel Dorn, 1942-2007:
Influential record producer and label executive - Tom Dowd, 1925-2002: Innovative recording engineer
- Buzzy Drootin, 1920-2000: Versatile Drummer With Roots In Dixieland
with 1 reader tribute, posted January 23, 2005 - Jack Duff, 1940-2000: Saxophonist With Classic Swing Virtues
with 5 reader tributes, latest March 8, 2001 - Joan Durell, 1929-2000: Big Band Singer
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 29, 2013 - Allen Eager, 1927-2003: Bill Crow remembers Allen Eager, by Bill Crow
Lester-influenced tenorman of the bebop era, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 2, 2004 - Dean Earl, 1900-2002: Pianist and Teacher Dean Earl
with 12 reader tributes, latest July 19, 2014 - Charles Earland, 1941-1999: The Mighty Burner
with 3 reader tributes, latest January 1, 2000 - Harry Edison, 1915-1999: A Swinging Trumpet Star
with 4 reader tributes, latest February 19, 2009 - Teddy Edwards, 1924-2003: Major player on the West Coast scene
with 7 reader tributes, latest November 15, 2006 - Ruth Ellington Boatwright, 1915-2004: Duke's sister and business manager, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Nancy Miller Elliott, 1940-1998: Nancy Miller Elliott 1940 - 1998, by Chip Deffaa
with 5 reader tributes, latest January 30, 2001 - Phil Elwood, 1926-2006: Bay Area jazz writer and radio host, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Frank Emilio, 1921-2001: Late Recognition for Cuban Master
- Bob Enevoldsen, 1920-2005: West Coast multi-instrumentalist, arranger, by Todd S. Jenkins
- John Ewing, 1917-2002: Trombonist Streamline Ewing
with 2 reader tributes, latest June 9, 2006 - Bill Eyden, 1930-2004: English bop, R&B drummer, by Gene Martin
- John Fahey, 1939-2001: A Great Iconoclast in American Music
with 4 reader tributes, latest March 16, 2001 - Marty Faloon, 1922-2002: Guitarist
- Bill Fanning, 1929-1999: Preserver of the Big Band Message
with 7 reader tributes, latest July 25, 2013 - Tal Farlow, 1921-1998: The Reluctant Innovator
with 8 reader tributes, latest November 11, 2010 - Art Farmer, 1928-1999: A Lyrical Voice from the Bebop Era
- Nick Fatool, 1915-2000: A Sensitive and Musical Drum Stylist
with 4 reader tributes, latest September 24, 2012 - Malachi Favors (Maghostus), 1927-2004: Bassist with Art Ensemble of Chicago, other groups, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Leonard Feather, 1914-1994: Leonard Feather 1914 - 1994, by Gary Giddins
with 4 reader tributes, latest October 31, 1997 - Mort Fega, 1921-2005: Radio host and record producer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 10 reader tributes, latest September 17, 2013 - Sherman Ferguson, 1944-2006: L.A. session drummer, teacher, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 9 reader tributes, latest January 16, 2012 - Manfredo Fest, 1936-1999: Pioneer in Jazz Samba, by Philip Booth
with 15 reader tributes, latest August 22, 2013 - J B Figi, 1937-1999: An Influential Chicago Critic, by John Litweiler
with 1 reader tribute, posted April 20, 2007 - Ella Fitzgerald, 1917-1996: A Giant of 20th Century Song
with 6 reader tributes, latest March 2, 2010 - Tommy Flanagan, 1930-2001: Sunset & Tommy Flanagan, by Ashley Kahn
Lucid and Sophisticated Jazz Pianist
with 5 reader tributes, latest January 25, 2006 - Bob Florence, 1932-2008: Grammy-winning bandleader and arranger, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest November 26, 2014 - Carl Fontana, 1928-2003: Great West Coast/Vegas trombonist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest September 11, 2006 - Helen Forrest, 1918-1999: Star of the Big Band Era
with 5 reader tributes, latest May 15, 2010 - Bobby Forrester, 1947-2002: Keyboards and MD for Ruth Brown for quarter century
- Vernel Fournier, 1928-2000: Subtle and Understated Drummer
with 5 reader tributes, latest October 11, 2007 - Ray Foxley, 1928-2002: Pianist with Colyer and Barber, by Marcus A. Woelfle
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 11, 2005 - Panama Francis, 1918-2001: The Funeral in Harlem, by Carla Rupp
Drummer Resurrected the Savoy Sultans
with 3 reader tributes, latest December 11, 2006 - Charles Frazier, 1907-2002: Charles Frazier
- Russ Freeman, 1926-2002: Important West Coast Pianist
with 3 reader tributes, latest February 26, 2006 - Johnny Frigo, 1916-2007: Veteran Chicago violinist/bassist
with 3 reader tributes, latest July 22, 2010 - Jerry Fuller, 1939-2002: Canadian drummer played with Ellington, Peterson, by Len Dobbin
with 3 reader tributes, latest June 17, 2015 - Walter Fuller, 1910-2003: Trumpeter scored big hit with Ear Hines
- Lowell Fulson, 1921-1999: Influential West Coast Bluesman
- Sam Furnace, 1954-2004: Saxophonist with Hemphill, O'Farrill, etc., by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 14, 2012 - Milt Gabler, 1911-2001: Founder of Commodore Records
- Ken Gallacher, 1939-2003: Familiar figure on Scottish jazz scene, by Kenny Mathieson
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 22, 2003 - Kenny Gardner, 1913-2002: Kenny Gardner, singer
with 22 reader tributes, latest July 24, 2011 - Hank Garland, 1930-2004: Rock-and-roll, jazz and country guitarist, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Linton Garner, 1915-2003: Pianist was brother of Errol Garner
- Max Geldray, 1916-2004: Harmonica player and TV 'Goon', by Angela Morley
with 3 reader tributes, latest July 24, 2011 - John Gilmore, 1931-1995: Self-Effacing Disciple of Sun Ra
with 6 reader tributes, latest November 30, 2014 - Jimmy Giuffre, 1921-2008: Innovative clarinetist and bandleader
- Eddie Gladden, 1937-2003: Drummer, worked with jazz greats, by Zan Stewart
with 9 reader tributes, latest February 27, 2010 - Kenneth Glancy, 1925-1999: Record Executive Fostered Notable Jazz Names
with 1 reader tribute, posted November 2, 2004 - Joe Goldberg, 1932-2009: Remembering a fine jazz author and a marvelous wit, by W. Royal Stokes
Joe Goldberg being interviewed by Mary McPhillips on WOR-TV, New York, in 1967, by Peter A. Gulotta
with 1 reader tribute, posted January 15, 2011 - Nat Gonella, 1908-1998: Armstrong Acolyte Was A UK Star
with 28 reader tributes, latest February 22, 2019 - James Gourley, 1926-2008: U.S. Expatriate Bebopper
- Leslie Gourse, 1939-2004: Music critic, author and biographer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 29, 2008 - Michel Graillier, 1946-2003: French pianist worked with Chet
with 2 reader tributes, latest August 12, 2004 - Norman Granz, 1918-2001: Non-Musician Who Played Huge Role in Jazz History
with 7 reader tributes, latest January 22, 2014 - Stephane Grappelli, 1908-1997: A Master of Gallic Swing
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 7, 2013 - Al Grey, 1925-2000: Last of the Big Plungers
with 7 reader tributes, latest March 29, 2000 - Johnny Griffin, 1928-2008: "The Little Giant"
- John Guerin, 1939-2004: Crossover drummer, producer, arranger, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Freddy Guerra, 1923-2003: Big Band leader began with Miller
with 8 reader tributes, latest April 26, 2014 - Friedrich Gulda, 1930-2000: Classical Iconoclast Turned To jazz
- Tommy Gwaltney, 1921-2003: Founder of Blues Alley in DC
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 28, 2008 - Joe Hackbarth, 1931-2000: German Drummer and Painter, by Marcus A. Woelfle
- Emil Haddad, 1922-2004: Worcester area trumpeter, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest January 23, 2005 - Bob Haggart, 1914-1998: The Big Noise is Silenced
with 5 reader tributes, latest April 27, 2008 - Paul Haines, 1933-2003: Poet collaborated on jazz projects
with 7 reader tributes, latest January 16, 2009 - Lin Halliday, 1936-2000: Tenorman Who Left It Late
Lin Halliday with Tom Morey (drums) and colleagues, c. 1955, by Tom Morey
with 9 reader tributes, latest August 18, 2015 - Lionel Hampton, 1908-2002:
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 19, 2008 - D. Antoinette Handy-Miller, 1931-2002: Former director of NEA fund
with 3 reader tributes, latest August 18, 2019 - Sir Roland Hanna, 1932-2002: Pianist was jazz aristocrat
with 10 reader tributes, latest May 28, 2009 - Louis Hardin, 1916-1999: The Viking of Sixth Avenue
with 4 reader tributes, latest December 29, 2007 - Don Harris, 1938-1999: Ground-breaking electric violinist
- Eddie Harris, 1936-1996: Eddie Harris 1936 - 1996, by Neil Tesser
Hard Hitting Chicago Tenorman
with 7 reader tributes, latest June 24, 1997 - Gene Harris, 1933-2000: From The Three Sounds to Solo Star
with 17 reader tributes, latest January 28, 2000 - Vivian Harris, 1902-2000: The Voice of the Apollo
with 1 reader tribute, posted April 27, 2004 - Ernie Hatfield, 1914-2002: Pianist on the Seattle scene
with 2 reader tributes, latest November 19, 2006 - Danny Hayes, 1946-2004: Trumpeter with Rich, Mulligan, Severinsen, by Bill Kirchner
with 4 reader tributes, latest December 12, 2013 - Harry Hayes, 1909-2002: Saxophonist and Bandleader Harry Hayes
- Jeff Healey, 1966-2008: Blues-rock guitar virtuoso, early jazz historian, broadcaster
with 1 reader tribute, posted July 21, 2008 - Percy Heath, 1923-2005: Modern Jazz Quartet bassist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 5 reader tributes, latest December 11, 2008 - Dick Heckstall-Smith, 1934-2004: British blues and fusion saxophonist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 4, 2005 - Sonya Hedenbratt, 1931-2001: Popular Swedish Jazz Singer, by Stefan Wijkstr
- Norman Hedman, 1945-2008: Crosses Three Decades of Music Genres & Generations, by Dawn K. DeBlaze
- Daphne Hellman, 1916-2002: Daphne Hellman, harpist
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 10, 2002 - Joe Henderson, 1937-2001: Tenor Giant Stood Among the Greats
with 2 reader tributes, latest July 4, 2001 - Luther Henderson, 1919-2003: Arranger, orchestrator for Ellington, Broadway, TV, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 5 reader tributes, latest April 8, 2011 - Rick Henderson, 1928-2004: Washington, D.C. saxophonist, Ellington alumnus, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Russell Herman, 1953-1998: Guitarist Turned Producer
with 10 reader tributes, latest November 17, 2018 - Frank Hewitt, 1935-2002:
with 2 reader tributes, latest November 20, 2004 - Al Hibbler, 1915-2001: Eccentric But Talented Singer
with 9 reader tributes, latest April 17, 2012 - John Hicks, 1942-2006: Prolific pianist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest March 22, 2007 - Billy Higgins, 1936-2001: All Grace, by Mike Zwerin
Master Drummer of Modern Jazz
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 30, 2001 - Andrew Hill, 1931-2007: Distinctive composer and pianist, by James Hale
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 4, 2007 - Dudley Hill, 1948-2005: Guitarist with Pearl Django, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Milt Hinton, 1910-2000: The Judge Was Dean of Jazz Bassists
with 1 reader tribute, posted April 28, 2001 - Jutta Hipp, 1925-2003: Pianist made brief impact on 50s bop scene
with 6 reader tributes, latest March 9, 2013 - Al Hirt, 1922-1999: a Symbol of New Orleans
with 2 reader tributes, latest June 20, 1999 - John Lee Hooker, 1917-2001: With a pin-stripe suit, by Gregg Juke
King of Country Boogie
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 10, 2007 - Fred Hopkins, 1947-1999: An Original and Expressive Bassist
with 1 reader tribute, posted October 5, 2006 - Shirley Horn, 1934-2005: Sublime vocalist and pianist, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Clint Houston, 1946-2000: Supple and Creative Bassist
with 11 reader tributes, latest January 10, 2001 - Bart Howard, 1915-2004: Composer of 'Fly Me To The Moon', 'Let Me Love You', by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 25, 2006 - Peanuts Hucko, 1918-2003: Swing clarinet star, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 6 reader tributes, latest May 5, 2006 - Randi Hultin, 1926-2000: Under the Spell of Jazz
with 6 reader tributes, latest March 7, 2014 - Jack Hutton, 1928-2008: Famed British editor
- Weldon Irvine, 1942-2002: Pianist and composer Weldon Irvine
with 2 reader tributes, latest July 1, 2002 - Dennis Irwin, 1951-2008: Popular Bassist
- Vernon Isaac, 1913-1999: Canadian Musician and Bandleader, by Ron Sweetman
- Chubby Jackson, 1918-2003: Chubby and Duffy Jackson, the Only Father-and-Son Bass and Drum Team in Jazz, by W. Royal Stokes
with 14 reader tributes, latest June 1, 2011 - John Jackson, 1924-2002: Blues singer John Jackson
- Milt Jackson, 1923-1999: Great Innovator on the Vibes
with 2 reader tributes, latest January 14, 2006 - Pete Jacobsen, 1950-2002: Undervalued pianist on the British jazz scene
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 30, 2009 - Illinois Jacquet, 1922-2004: Tenor saxophone titan, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 22, 2004 - James Jacson, 1932-1997: Infinity Drummer
- Clifford Jarvis, 1941-1999: Incendiary drummer and great teacher
with 18 reader tributes, latest December 26, 1999 - Mary Jefferson, 1927-2002: Mary Jefferson, singer
with 7 reader tributes, latest June 11, 2019 - Roland Parris (Ron) Jefferson, 1926-2007: Popular Drummer in the 1950s
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 30, 2007 - Jerry Jerome, 1912-2001: Featured Tenorman with Famous Big Bands
with 8 reader tributes, latest September 11, 2015 - Ted Joans, 1928-2003: Poet was instigator of 'Bird Lives' graffiti
- Bj Johansen, 1940-2002: Saxophonist was Major Figure in Norwegian Jazz, by Stefan Wijkstr
- Ella Johnson, 1917-2004: Dance-band singer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest May 25, 2007 - Gus Johnson, 1913-2000: A Sensitive Drummer in Many Contexts
with 6 reader tributes, latest March 14, 2010 - J. J. Johnson, 1924-2001: Premier Exponent of Jazz Trombone
with 9 reader tributes, latest March 10, 2001 - Leslie Carole Johnson, 1942-2009: Mississippi Rag Falls Silent with Death of Publisher, by Don Lucoff
- Oliver Johnson, 1944-2002: Drummer Oliver Johnson
with 7 reader tributes, latest December 23, 2012 - Noble Jolley, 1955-2003: Guitarist and teacher in DC area
with 8 reader tributes, latest April 24, 2011 - Pete Jolly, 1932-2004: West Coast pianist, accordionist, soundtrack player, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest March 13, 2013 - Burgher Jones, 1924-2000: Bass Player Took Flight From Bird
- Elvin Jones, 1927-2004: Legendary drummer and bandleader, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest February 1, 2006 - Etta Jones, 1928-2001: Highly Respected Jazz Singer
with 5 reader tributes, latest May 8, 2007 - Herbie Jones, 1927-2001: Reliable Lead Trumpet in Ellington Orchestra
- Jonah Jones, 1909-2000: Jazz Trumpeter Took Smooth Road
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 2, 2010 - Eugene Kalbacher, 1952-1999: Writer and Publisher of Hot House
with 2 reader tributes, latest June 23, 1999 - Buddy Kaye, 1918-2002: Songwriter wrote hits for Sinatra, Fitzgerald
with 3 reader tributes, latest April 6, 2008 - Cab Kaye, 1921-2000: An Exhuberant Voice in British Jazz
with 5 reader tributes, latest February 26, 2008 - Ellsworth Keane, 1927-1997: Carribean Free Jazz Innovator
with 7 reader tributes, latest November 24, 2009 - Bob Kelly, 1930-1999: Boogie Woogie Specialist
with 10 reader tributes, latest February 25, 2014 - George Kelly, 1915-1998: An Original Savoy Sultan
with 4 reader tributes, latest September 22, 2016 - Joe Kennedy Jr., 1923-2004: Honored jazz violinist, educator, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest January 8, 2008 - Robin Kenyatta, 1942-2004: Versatile reeds player and educator, by Ayo Kenyatta Haynes
with 4 reader tributes, latest September 15, 2008 - Barney Kessel, 1923-2004: Perennially popular guitarist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest June 19, 2004 - Jeanette Kimball, 1906-2001: Seventy Year Career in Traditional Jazz
with 5 reader tributes, latest May 1, 2012 - Ward Kimball, 1914-2002: Ward Kimbell, trombonist and founder of Firehouse Five
- Earl King, 1934-2003: New Orleans bluesman with flamboyant style
- Lester Kinsey, 1927-2001: Blues Patriarch
- Kenny Kirkland, 1955-1998: Kenny Kirkland Obituary
with 6 reader tributes, latest December 22, 2000 - Mati Klarwein, 1932-2002: Artist's Painting Featured On Cover of Bitches Brew
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 23, 2002 - Jimmy Knepper, 1927-2003: Gifted trombonist and arranger
with 3 reader tributes, latest November 15, 2004 - Moe Koffman, 1928-2001: Leading Light in Canadian Jazz
with 4 reader tributes, latest May 28, 2008 - Hans Koller, 1921-2003: Austrian saxophonist, composer, bandleader, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 10, 2005 - Peter Kowald, 1944-2002: Peter Kowald
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 15, 2004 - Roy Kral, 1921-2002: Roy Kral, singer and half of famous duo
with 5 reader tributes, latest April 2, 2009 - Billy Krechmer, 1910-2002: Clarinettist and Club Owner Billy Krechmer
with 5 reader tributes, latest July 30, 2016 - Volker Kriegel, 1943-2003: Jazz-rock guitarist was also illustrator, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest July 16, 2005 - Steve Lacy, 1934-2004: soprano saxophonist, Monk enthusiast, free jazz pioneer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest July 26, 2004 - Don Lamond, 1920-2003: Great Herman Herd drummer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 28, 2006 - Harold Land, 1928-2001: Unassuming Tenor Saxophonist with an Original Voice
with 4 reader tributes, latest August 7, 2001 - Shawn Lane, 1963-2003: Rock and world-fusion guitarist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 5 reader tributes, latest January 27, 2012 - Don Lanphere, 1928-2003: Washington State saxophonist and "favorite son", by Todd S. Jenkins
with 5 reader tributes, latest August 31, 2010 - John LaPorta, 1920-2004: Reedman, composer, arranger, educator, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest April 2, 2005 - Ellis Larkins, 1923-2002: Pianist
with 3 reader tributes, latest March 14, 2006 - Cy Laurie, 1926-2002: Clarinettist Was Leading Figure in British Revival Scene
with 11 reader tributes, latest September 18, 2010 - Arnie Lawrence, 1938-2005: Saxophonist, educator, peacemaker, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 5 reader tributes, latest May 19, 2007 - Bill Le Sage, 1927-2001: Accomplished Defender of the Bebop Idiom
with 14 reader tributes, latest January 28, 2012 - Allan Leat, 1916-2001: Guitarist Allan Leat
- Mark Ledford, 1960-2004: Vocalist, trumpeter with Metheny, others, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 14 reader tributes, latest June 4, 2013 - Jeanne Lee, 1939-2000: Donations in Memorium to Jeanne Lee, by Children of Jeanne Lee
Leading Vocal Improviser on the Free Jazz Scene
with 1 reader tribute, posted November 8, 2000 - Peggy Lee, 1920-2002: Cool and Sultry Star of Jazz and Pop
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 19, 2006 - Donald Leight, 1923-2004: Trumpeter, inspired Broadway hit "Side Man", by Todd S. Jenkins
- Stan Levey, 1926-2005: Bebop/West Coast drummer, photographer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted October 18, 2007 - Walt Levinsky, 1919-1999: Preserving the Goodman Legacy
with 14 reader tributes, latest July 9, 2010 - Hank Levy, 1927-2001: Innovative Arranger for Kenton and Others
with 24 reader tributes, latest October 2, 2018 - Lou Levy, 1928-2001: Pianist With An Affinity for Song, by George Ziskind
with 6 reader tributes, latest March 19, 2001 - John Lewis, 1920-2001: Musical Architect of the Modern Jazz Quartet
with 4 reader tributes, latest March 13, 2007 - Juno Lewis, 1932-2002: Juno Lewis, writer of Kulu Se Mama
with 8 reader tributes, latest March 4, 2010 - Abram Lincoln, 1907-2000: Hard-Hitting Trombone Stylist
with 6 reader tributes, latest April 22, 2019 - Melba Liston, 1926-1999: A Sensitive and Daring Arranger
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 21, 2007 - Alan Lomax, 1915-2002: Famous Collector of Music In The Field
- Julie London, 1926-2000: Sultry and Sophisticated Singer
with 2 reader tributes, latest December 13, 2005 - Stephen Longstreet, 1907-2002: Writer Stephen Longstreet
- Charlie Lourie, 1940-2000: Co-Founder of Mosaic Records
with 3 reader tributes, latest February 25, 2001 - Jimmy Lovelace, 1940-2004: Drummer with Benson, Montgomery, Scott, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest November 23, 2009 - Frank Lowe, 1943-2003: Powerful, undersung free jazz tenorman, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest June 13, 2011 - Jacques Lowe, 1930-2001: Kennedy Photographer Also Jazz Chronicler, by Bob Blumenthal
- Tommy Loy, 1930-2002: Cornettist
with 5 reader tributes, latest March 30, 2008 - John Lucas, 1917-2001: Trumpeter Overcame His Disabilities
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 5, 2004 - Jon Lucien, 1942-2007: Smooth Jazz Vocalist
with 3 reader tributes, latest November 19, 2008 - Dawn and Sandra Luck, 1920-2002: Husband and wife team supported jazz in London, by Doug Yeager
with 1 reader tribute, posted September 19, 2004 - Warren Luckey, 1920-2005: Early bebop tenorman, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 1, 2010 - Arthur Lyman, 1932-2002: Carrying a tiki torch for band leader Arthur Lyman, by Nate Chinen
with 10 reader tributes, latest June 8, 2012 - Humphrey Lyttleton, 1921-2008: Early British jazz star and BBC broadcaster
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 13, 2008 - Teo Macero, 1925-2008: Longtime Miles Davis producer
- Rob Madna, 1931-2003: Well-established pianist on Dutch jazz scene
with 4 reader tributes, latest January 29, 2008 - Jack Maher, 1924-2003: Former publisher of Downbeat, by Frank Alkyer
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 22, 2003 - Bob Maize, 1945-2004: West Coast bassist on Concord Jazz albums, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 24, 2007 - Raphe Malik, 1948-2006: Free jazz trumpeter with Taylor, Lyons, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 11, 2013 - Albert Mangelsdorff, 1928-2005: German trombone innovator, by Todd S. Jenkins
- David Mann, 1916-2002: Songwriter David Mann
with 1 reader tribute, posted January 6, 2006 - Herbie Mann, 1930-2003: Herbie Mann at the 2000 Freihofer's Jazz Festival, Saratoga Springs, NY
Crossover star established flute as serious jazz instrument, by Kenny Mathieson
with 4 reader tributes, latest July 18, 2003 - Frank Mantooth, 1947-2004: Pianist, composer, arranger, bandleader, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest April 29, 2009 - Marie Marcus, 1914-2003: Jazz pianist, Waller protege, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest January 28, 2007 - Dodo Marmarosa, 1925-2002: Troubled pianist made brief but lasting impact on jazz
with 7 reader tributes, latest November 16, 2018 - Hank Marr, 1927-2004: Hammond organist and educator, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 6, 2011 - Wendell Marshall, 1920-2002: Bass Player with Prodigious Musical Associates
with 5 reader tributes, latest May 2, 2009 - Gene Martin, 1951-2006:
Gene Martin: A Reminiscence, by W. Royal Stokes
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 17, 2008 - Billy Maxted, 1917-2001: Jazz Arranger and Pianist
with 6 reader tributes, latest August 2, 2013 - Jimmy Maxwell, 1917-2002: Jimmy Maxwell, lead trumpet with top bands
with 8 reader tributes, latest September 7, 2016 - Billy May, 1916-2004: Arranger, composer, bandleader, Sinatra associate, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 24, 2009 - John Mayer, 1930-2004: Violinist, composer, Indo-Jazz fusion pioneer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest September 10, 2005 - Susannah McCorkle, 1946-2001: Tragic End for Gifted Singer
with 4 reader tributes, latest June 20, 2001 - Ron McCroby, 1934-2002: Ron McCroby, jazz whistler
with 15 reader tributes, latest October 17, 2010 - Jack McDuff, 1926-2001: Thanks Brother Jack McDuff, by Dave Stryker
Subtle But Groovin' Soul Jazz Star
with 6 reader tributes, latest January 28, 2001 - Cleo McGee, 1928-2002: Blues singer Big Bo McGee
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 16, 2007 - Charles McGhee, 1942-2002: Charles E. McGhee
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 8, 2007 - Loonis McGlohon, 1921-2002: Pianist and Songwriter Loonis McGlohon
with 3 reader tributes, latest February 27, 2009 - Jimmy McGriff, 1936-2008: Blues organist
with 2 reader tributes, latest January 5, 2009 - Makanda Ken McIntyre, 1931-2001: Lyrical Member of the Avant-Garde
with 2 reader tributes, latest July 8, 2001 - Jackie McLean, 1932-2006: Jackie McLean at the 2004 JVC Jazz Festival in Newport, R.I., by Michael Kurgansky
Renowned alto saxophonist and educator, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest May 4, 2007 - Ted McMichael, 1908-2001: Last of the Original Merry Macs
- Teddy McRae, 1908-1999: Arranger with the Hit Touch
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 12, 2004 - Jack McVea, 1914-2000: Tenor Man Scored Big Novelty Hit
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 20, 2010 - Gil Melle, 1931-2004: Baritone saxophonist, composer, inventor, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Sheldon Meyer, 1926-2006: Extraordinary Editor, by W. Royal Stokes
- Louis-Victor Mialy, 1930-2003: Long career in record industry, by Don Lucoff
- Jay Migliori, 1930-2001: Saxophonist Was Original Member of Supersax
with 3 reader tributes, latest March 17, 2008 - Bobby Milano, 1936-2006: Crooner and producer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 10 reader tributes, latest December 19, 2017 - Pete Minger, 1943-2000: A Mainstay of the Florida Jazz Scene
with 10 reader tributes, latest April 25, 2000 - Paul Misraki, 1908-1998: Popular Songwriter With Jazz Credentials
with 2 reader tributes, latest April 5, 2007 - Billy Mitchell, 1926-2001: Saxophonist Played with Dizzy and The Count
with 6 reader tributes, latest July 2, 2014 - Grover Mitchell, 1930-2003: Trombonist was latter-day leader of Basie Orchestra, by Len Dobbin
with 3 reader tributes, latest March 21, 2006 - Paul Moen, 1953-2004: Saxophonist, arranger for Rich, Hampton, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest July 6, 2012 - Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, 1973-2001: Tragic Ending for Rising African Star
with 17 reader tributes, latest September 22, 2011 - Nellie Monk, 1921-2002: Nellie Monk, devoted supporter of Thelonious
- Buddy Montez, 1934-2003: Early Latin jazz leader in California
- Marion Montgomery, 1934-2002: Jazz singer with broad appeal
with 6 reader tributes, latest May 5, 2011 - Jack Montrose, 1928-2006: West Coast tenorman and arranger, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest June 5, 2010 - Anita Moore, 1950-2001: Singer in The Ellington Tradition
with 6 reader tributes, latest September 16, 2007 - Arnold 'Gatemouth' Moore, 1913-2004: Influential blues singer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest April 20, 2008 - Dudley Moore, 1935-2002: Pianist Dudley Moore
with 1 reader tribute, posted July 20, 2002 - Dennis Lee Moorman, 1940-2002: Thoughtful and Musical Pianist and Arranger, by Dan Kassell
with 7 reader tributes, latest August 22, 2019 - Frank Morgan, 1933-2007: Alto saxophonist who returned from obscurity
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 21, 2008 - Sonny Morris, 1928-2001: Leading Figure in the UK Trad Jazz Revival
with 8 reader tributes, latest March 9, 2001 - Wilber Morris, 1937-2002: Wilber Morris, bassist and bandleader
with 7 reader tributes, latest February 3, 2012 - Dick Morrissey, 1940-2000: Star Saxophonist Who Straddled The Genres
with 12 reader tributes, latest February 1, 2001 - Abe Most, 1920-2002: Clarinet
with 4 reader tributes, latest September 1, 2012 - Ameen Muhammad, 1955-2003: Trumpeter and educator with AACM connections
Trumpeter, composer and educator, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 29, 2012 - Gerry Mulligan, 1927-1996: The Birth of the Cool
with 3 reader tributes, latest April 3, 2006 - Romano Mussolini, 1927-2006: Italian pianist and bandleader, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 11, 2006 - Thomas Penn Newsom, 1929-2007: Johnny Carson's Foil/Underrated Arranger
with 1 reader tribute, posted September 13, 2007 - Chuck Niles, 1927-2004: DJ, Southern California's 'Voice of Jazz', by Todd S. Jenkins
with 5 reader tributes, latest March 5, 2010 - Eric Nisenson, 1946-2003: Miles, Trane, Rollins biographer, by James Hale
with 3 reader tributes, latest October 20, 2007 - Sture Nordin, 1933-2000: One of Sweden's Leading Bassmen, by Stefan Wijkstr
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 26, 2008 - Bengt Nordstr, 1936-2000: Swedish Maverick Loyal to Free Jazz, by Stefan Wijkstr
with 2 reader tributes, latest March 22, 2012 - Red Norvo, 1908-1999: Vibes Master
- Rupert Nurse, 1910-2001: Broke New Ground in Caribbean Jazz
with 3 reader tributes, latest October 29, 2004 - Chico O'Farrill, 1921-2001: Prime Mover in Afro-Cuban Jazz
with 4 reader tributes, latest March 14, 2010 - Babatunde Olatunji, 1927-2003: Ambassador for African music
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 3, 2004 - Nathen Page, 1937-2003: Guitarist worked with major names
with 14 reader tributes, latest April 4, 2005 - Robert Palmer, 1945-1997: Robert Palmer 1945 - 1997, by Eric Nisenson
with 2 reader tributes, latest March 20, 1998 - Remo Palmier, 1923-2002: Swinging and Inventive Jazz Guitarist
with 4 reader tributes, latest December 13, 2005 - Charles Parham, 1911-2002: Truck Parham, versatile bass player
with 2 reader tributes, latest October 5, 2004 - Jackie Paris, 1924-2004: Singer with Mingus, Bird, Hampton, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 9 reader tributes, latest June 26, 2007 - Errol Parker, 1930-1998: An Original Voice in Conformist Times
with 3 reader tributes, latest January 21, 2011 - Big John Patton, 1935-2002: Soul Jazz Organ Star
with 10 reader tributes, latest July 1, 2010 - Francis Paudras, 1935-1997: Francis Paudras 1935 - 1997, by Jacques Ponzio
A Friend To Bud
with 9 reader tributes, latest November 6, 1998 - Cecil Payne, 1922-2007: Bebop baritone sax pioneer
with 1 reader tribute, posted October 25, 2008 - Enos Payne, 1955-2005: Brooklyn pianist and educator, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 5 reader tributes, latest September 19, 2016 - Niels-Henning Pedersen, 1946-2005: First-call Danish bassist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 1, 2005 - Bill Perkins, 1924-2003: Perennially popular West Coast reedman, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Walter Perkins, 1932-2004: Drummer, leader of MJT+3, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 5 reader tributes, latest January 16, 2011 - Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, 1932-2004: Classical composer, jazz pianist, conductor, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest December 30, 2013 - Geneva Perry, 1926-2002: Tenor saxophonist Geneva Perry
with 2 reader tributes, latest January 11, 2007 - André Persiany, 1927-2004: French pianist, collaborated with expatriates, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007: Gifted pianist who spanned generations, by James Hale
with 6 reader tributes, latest June 14, 2011 - Michel Petrucciani, 1962-1999: Michel Petrucciani - An Appreciation
with 6 reader tributes, latest July 10, 2011 - Flip Phillips, 1915-2001: Hard Swinging Tenor Star of JATP
with 8 reader tributes, latest June 22, 2012 - Edmund Ntemi Piliso, 1925-2000: Pioneer of African Jazz
with 5 reader tributes, latest April 30, 2016 - Malcolm Pinson, 1941-2002: Drummer Malcolm Pinson
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 23, 2012 - Lonnie Pitchford, 1955-1998: Preserver of Delta Blues
with 3 reader tributes, latest September 3, 2006 - Mack Pitt, 1920-2002: Saxophonist Mack Pitt
with 6 reader tributes, latest February 2, 2019 - Doc Pittman, 1917-2003: Popular all-rounder with zany humour
with 2 reader tributes, latest October 7, 2012 - Al Plank, 1932-2003: Respected pianist on California scene, by Forrest Dylan Bryant
with 4 reader tributes, latest May 18, 2008 - Herb Pomeroy, 1930-2007: Influential teacher played with the greats
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 22, 2007 - Rod Poole, 1962-2007: Microtonal guitarist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted October 14, 2008 - Roderick Poole, 1962-2007: Unique Guitarist Murdered
with 1 reader tribute, posted July 31, 2010 - Roy Porter, 1923-1998: Flying - And Faltering - With Bird
with 8 reader tributes, latest September 27, 2013 - Bill Potts, 1928-2005: Pianist, arranger, educator and producer, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Baden Powell, 1937-2000: Bossa Nova Pioneer With A Flair For Jazz
with 1 reader tribute, posted November 11, 2004 - Gordon Powell, 1922-2007: Studio Veteran Bridged Swing and Bop
- Mel Powell, 1923-1998: A Multifaceted Musical Personality
with 4 reader tributes, latest May 19, 2010 - John Prince, 1943-2003: Educator, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest September 7, 2014 - Bernie Privin, 1919-1999: A Noted Big Band Trumpet Man
with 3 reader tributes, latest August 10, 2009 - Tito Puente, 1923-2000: The King Of The Mambo
with 5 reader tributes, latest November 27, 2006 - Joe Puma, 1927-2000: Guitarist Whose Jazz Talents Deserved Greater Recognition
with 3 reader tributes, latest August 4, 2000 - Colin Purbrook, 1936-1999: The Grand Vizier of Parties
with 7 reader tributes, latest June 26, 2014 - Freddy Randall, 1921-1999: British Devotee of Classic Dixieland
with 15 reader tributes, latest April 16, 2013 - Ken Rattenbury, 1920-2001: Trumpeter Wrote The Book on Duke
with 6 reader tributes, latest December 15, 2011 - Jackie Raven, 1951-2002: Jackie Raven, dancer and poet
with 3 reader tributes, latest November 22, 2014 - Lou Rawls, 1935-2006: Honoring Lou Rawls, by Allyson Liggins
Soulful Grammy-winning vocalist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest March 8, 2007 - Noel Redding, 1945-2003: Bassist with Hendrix began in jazz
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 19, 2004 - Dewey Redman, 1931-2006: Dewey Redman at the 2003 JVC Jazz Festival in Newport, R.I., by Michael Kurgansky
Dewey Redman at the 2003 JVC Jazz Festival in Newport, R.I., by Michael Kurgansky
Free jazz saxophonist, composer, leader, by Andrea Canter - Babik Reinhardt, 1944-2001: Shared Instrument and Style with His Legendary Father
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 4, 2006 - Bill Reinhardt, 1908-2001: Clarinetist Ran Famous Chicago Club, by Alana Rocklin
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 12, 2007 - Henri Renaud, 1925-2002: Pianist and Record Producer
with 1 reader tribute, posted June 26, 2004 - Alvino Rey, 1908-2004: Swing Era bandleader, pedal steel guitarist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest December 13, 2005 - Harold Rhodes, 1910-2000: Inventor of the Fender Rhodes Piano
with 4 reader tributes, latest February 13, 2001 - Jerome Richardson, 1920-2000: Versatile and In Demand Reeds Player
Jazz Legend Succumbs To Heart Failure, by Russ Dantzler
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 21, 2008 - Tommy Ridgley, 1925-1999: Crescent City R'n'B Favourite
- Adolphus Riley, 1925-2002: Trombonist Snooks Riley, by W. Royal Stokes
- Doug Riley, 1945-2007: Canada's 'Dr. Music' played with Ray Charles, Anne Murray, by James Hale
with 4 reader tributes, latest February 27, 2010 - Larry Rivers, 1923-2002: Larry Rivers, saxophonist and controversial visual artist
with 3 reader tributes, latest December 10, 2007 - Max Roach, 1924-2007: Master Drummer
with 2 reader tributes, latest August 31, 2007 - Billy Robinson, 1939-2005: Classic Texas tenor voice, by Ron Sweetman
with 1 reader tribute, posted October 6, 2005 - Jimmie Lee Robinson, 1931-2002: Jimmie Lee Robinson, blues singer
with 2 reader tributes, latest December 20, 2011 - Spike Robinson, 1930-2001: Jazz Saxophonist with Refined Tenor Style
with 8 reader tributes, latest January 31, 2017 - Betty Roche, 1920-1999: Singer With A Feel For Blues
with 10 reader tributes, latest May 1, 2014 - Jimmy Rogers, 1924-1997: Last Link With Muddy
with 2 reader tributes, latest August 25, 2008 - Lucille Rollins, 1928-2004: Wife and manager of Sonny Rollins, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest June 29, 2013 - Arnold Ross, 1921-2000: A Versatile and Imaginative Pianist
with 4 reader tributes, latest November 1, 2010 - Ross Russell, 1909-2000: Founder of Dial Records became Bird's Biographer
with 3 reader tributes, latest September 15, 2007 - Bill Russo, 1928-2003: Ground-breaking composer and arranger
with 9 reader tributes, latest April 6, 2010 - Paul Rutherford, 1940-2007: , by Laurence Svirchev
Leading British free improviser, by Laurence Svirchev - Grover Sales, 1920-2004: San Francisco Jazz Scene Mainstay, by James Hale
with 4 reader tributes, latest July 20, 2011 - Sal Salvador, 1925-1999: A Fleet and Inventive Guitarist
with 2 reader tributes, latest March 28, 2012 - Sam Sanders, 1937-2000: Detroit Jazz Master, by Christopher Pitts
with 4 reader tributes, latest January 18, 2012 - Dennis Sandole, 1913-2000: Coltrane's Mentor Was Legendary Jazz Teacher
with 25 reader tributes, latest December 3, 2000 - Mongo Santamaria, 1917-2003: Cuban percussionist was popular Latin jazz leader, by Kenny Mathieson
with 6 reader tributes, latest November 2, 2007 - Mario Schiano, 1933-2008: Leading Italian improviser
- Isaac Scott, 1945-2001: Bluesman Made Big Contribution in Seattle
with 3 reader tributes, latest June 5, 2008 - Ronnie Scott, 1927-1996: The Man Behind The Club
with 5 reader tributes, latest July 18, 2014 - Shirley Scott, 1934-2002: Leading Lady of Soul Jazz
with 2 reader tributes, latest November 4, 2017 - Son Seals, 1942-2004: Chicago-based blues guitarist, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Sonny Seals, 1941-2002: Tenor saxophonist
with 4 reader tributes, latest April 29, 2014 - Artie Shaw, 1910-2004: Legendary clarinetist and bandleader, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest March 8, 2011 - Arvell Shaw, 1923-2002: Bassist had long association with Louis Armstrong
with 6 reader tributes, latest March 10, 2012 - Bobby Short, 1924-2005: Legendary cabaret singer, pianist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest December 8, 2005 - Alan Shulman, 1915-2002: Alan Shulman, cellist, by Jay Shulman
- George T. Simon, 1912-2001: Leading Chronicler of the Big Band Era
with 2 reader tributes, latest March 26, 2001 - Nina Simone, 1933-2003: An Appreciation, by Mike Zwerin
Singer dubbed The High Priestess of Soul, by Kenny Mathieson
with 3 reader tributes, latest December 13, 2005 - Andy Simpkins, 1932-1999: Three Sounds Bassman Passes On
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 4, 2006 - Frank Sinatra, 1915-1998: The Great Voice Silenced
3D Sinatra, by Karen Bennett
with 2 reader tributes, latest July 27, 2008 - Al Singer, 1928-2005: Producer and jazz advocate, by Patricia Myers
- Bill Skeat, 1926-1999: UK Session Star with Jazz Pedigree
with 4 reader tributes, latest October 19, 2013 - Jimmy Skidmore, 1916-1998: Saxophonist With Roots In Swing
with 6 reader tributes, latest December 31, 2016 - Claudio Slon, 1944-2002: Drummer Slon kept the beat going for lovers of jazz and Brazilian music, by Bret Saunders
with 1 reader tribute, posted December 4, 2006 - Carson Smith, 1931-1997: A Supportive Swinging Bassman
with 13 reader tributes, latest February 27, 2014 - Earl Smith, 1932-2003: Drummed with Dolphy and Sun Ra
with 3 reader tributes, latest June 28, 2013 - Jimmy Smith, 1928-2005: King of the Hammond B-3 organ, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 6 reader tributes, latest January 24, 2006 - O C Smith, 1932-2001: Singer Cut His Teeth in Jazz
with 31 reader tributes, latest February 23, 2017 - Jack Sohmer, 1930-2001: Voice of Jazz in South Florida, by Paul Sohmer
with 13 reader tributes, latest June 3, 2007 - Seymour Solomon, 1922-2002: Seymour Solomon, founder of Vanguard Records
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 8, 2006 - Eileen Southern, 1920-2002: Scholar and writer
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 22, 2007 - Glenn Spearman, 1947-1998: Bay Area Experimentalist
with 2 reader tributes, latest March 22, 1999 - Jack Sperling, 1922-2004: Big band, TV, studio drummer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 8 reader tributes, latest March 3, 2008 - Marie St. Louis, 1928-1999: Festival Executive
- Roebuck Staples, 1914-2000: Father of Most Successful Gospel Group
with 9 reader tributes, latest December 22, 2000 - Gus Statiras, 1923-2004: Producer and music dealer, by F. Norman Vickers
with 3 reader tributes, latest February 14, 2010 - Dakota Staton, 1930-2007: Dakota Staton: Distinctive Vocalist
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 5, 2007 - Tex Stephens, 1922-2002: Broadcaster Tex Stephens
- Ronnie Stephenson, 1937-2002: Ronnie Stephenson, major UK jazz drummer
with 2 reader tributes, latest May 9, 2009 - Graham Stewart, 1933-1998: Trombonist In Traditional Mould
with 1 reader tribute, posted July 6, 2007 - Mel Stewart, 1930-2002: Actor and Saxophonist Mel Stewart
with 1 reader tribute, posted July 3, 2004 - Jesse Stone, 1901-1999: Veteran Jazzman Who Helped Shape Rock and Roll
with 1 reader tribute, posted November 17, 2006 - Richard Sudhalter, 1938-2008: Veteran author and trumpeter
- Don Suhor, 1932-2003: Veteran New Orleans jazzman, by Charles Suhor
- Idrees Sulieman, 1923-2002: Idrees Sulieman, pioneering bebop trumpeter
with 6 reader tributes, latest October 27, 2009 - Sekou Sundiata, 1948-2007: Poet, Performance Artist
- Ralph Sutton, 1922-2001: Consummate Stylist with Roots in Stride
- Chuck Swan, 1935-2002: Jazz Society Executive
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 10, 2006 - Edwin Swanston, 1922-2003: Pianist, composer and vocal coach, by Jackie Summers
- Horace Tapscott, 1934-1999: Passing It On To The People
with 2 reader tributes, latest October 17, 2007 - Buddy Tate, 1912-2001: Swinging Texas Tenorman Was Basie Star
with 7 reader tributes, latest February 19, 2001 - Shooby Taylor, 1929-2003: Cult-favorite scat singer, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Bob Thiele, 1922-1996: A Personal Appreciation, by Arnold Jay Smith
with 1 reader tribute, posted September 13, 2005 - Leon Thomas, 1937-1999: Jazz's Most Famous Yodeller
with 1 reader tribute, posted July 6, 1999 - Don Thompson, 1932-2004: Saxophonist and jazz spokesperson, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 3 reader tributes, latest December 27, 2006 - Lucky Thompson, 1924-2005: Bebop tenor and soprano saxophonist, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Teri Thornton, 1934-2000: Late Flourish For Monk Winner
with 6 reader tributes, latest May 5, 2013 - Al Timothy, 1915-2000: Bebop Saxophonist With an Ear for Pop Hits
with 6 reader tributes, latest December 4, 2009 - Allen Tinney, 1921-2002: Pianist was forerunner of bebop
with 9 reader tributes, latest March 12, 2013 - Mel Torme, 1925-1999: A Golden Voice from A Golden Age
with 6 reader tributes, latest July 8, 1999 - Cy Touff, 1927-2003: Established reputation on rare bass trumpet
with 1 reader tribute, posted September 28, 2004 - Bross Townsend, 1933-2003: Pianist worked with major names
with 3 reader tributes, latest August 14, 2013 - Mark Tucker, 1954-2000: Leading Authority on Ellington
with 2 reader tributes, latest August 7, 2007 - Ike Turner, 1931-2007: A key bridge between blues and rock
- Nap Turner, 1931-2004: Bassist, singer, radio personality, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest April 19, 2010 - Norris Turney, 1921-2001: Reed Player With Duke and Others, by Russ Dantzler
with 2 reader tributes, latest February 27, 2001 - Stanley Turrentine, 1934-2000: Tenor Titan With His Own Big Sound
with 4 reader tributes, latest November 14, 2000 - Alvin Tyler, 1925-1998: Back To His First Love
with 3 reader tributes, latest September 25, 2010 - Barry Ulanov, 1918-2000: Early Champion Of Jazz's Modernists
- Jerry Underwood, 1956-2002: Jerry Underwood, gifted saxophonist on UK scene, by Ian Storror
with 3 reader tributes, latest April 13, 2010 - Warren Vaché Sr., 1914-2005: Bassist, jazz patriarch and historian, by Todd S. Jenkins
- George Van Eps, 1913-1998: An Extra String To His Bow
with 1 reader tribute, posted March 15, 2006 - Turk Van Lake, 1918-2002: Turk Van Lake
with 7 reader tributes, latest January 18, 2010 - Danny Vanelli, 1912-2002: Trumpeter and bandleader
with 3 reader tributes, latest September 8, 2014 - Ronnie Verrell, 1926-2002: Leading Big Band Drummer on UK Scene
with 6 reader tributes, latest August 12, 2009 - Edward Vesala, 1945-1999: Leading Light in European Jazz
with 3 reader tributes, latest June 13, 2012 - Leroy Vinnegar, 1928-1999: The Great Walker Laid To Rest
with 9 reader tributes, latest July 4, 2014 - Joe Viola, 1920-2001: Well-Respected Woodwind Teacher, by Rob Hayes
with 5 reader tributes, latest June 25, 2017 - Mal Waldron, 1925-2002: Expatriate piano great dies in Brussels
with 3 reader tributes, latest August 20, 2004 - Helen Ward, 1913-1998: Top Swing Era Songstress
with 23 reader tributes, latest June 2, 2016 - William Warfield, 1920-2002:
with 1 reader tribute, posted August 18, 2007 - Grover Washington, Jr, 1943-1999: Sudden Death of Fusion Star
with 25 reader tributes, latest May 22, 2000 - Benny Waters, 1902-1998: The Most Modern Saxophonist Over Ninety
with 4 reader tributes, latest February 10, 2015 - Nicholas Webb, 1954-1998: Smooth Fusioneer
- Katie Webster, 1939-1999: The Swamp Boogie Queen
with 2 reader tributes, latest August 7, 2009 - Joyce Wein, 1928-2005: Wife, business partner of George Wein, by Festival Productions
- Bob Weinstock, 1928-2006: Prestige label founder, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 1 reader tribute, posted January 26, 2006 - Junior Wells, 1934-1998: An Authentic Urban Bluesman
with 5 reader tributes, latest December 13, 2017 - Vernon Welsh, 1919-2002: Vernon Welsh, co-founded Left Bank Jazz Society
with 4 reader tributes, latest April 12, 2009 - "Wild Bill" Whelan, 1927-2003: DC Area Trumpeter and Bandleader, by Don Rouse
- Don Wherry, 1900-2001: Newfoundland Musical Pioneer, by Will Hilliard
with 6 reader tributes, latest August 3, 2001 - Carla White, 1951-2007: Jazz vocalist and educator, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Cedric White, 1927-2004: Enthusiast and Berigan biographer, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Timothy White, 1952-2002: Uncompromising Editor of Billboard
with 1 reader tribute, posted April 28, 2009 - Ernie Wilkins, 1922-1999: A Great Contributor to the Big Band Sound
with 1 reader tribute, posted January 26, 2014 - Spiegle Willcox, 1903-1999: Goldkette Veteran Returned to the Fold
with 2 reader tributes, latest April 6, 2011 - Claude 'Fiddler' Williams, 1908-2004: Veteran jazz violinist and guitarist, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest March 20, 2007 - James Williams, 1951-2004: Pianist, educator and producer, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 2 reader tributes, latest September 1, 2004 - Joe Williams, 1918-1999: The Consummate Big Band Singer
with 3 reader tributes, latest December 22, 1999 - Johnny Williams, 1908-1998: Bassist Made His Mark
with 1 reader tribute, posted May 16, 2013 - Paul Williams, 1915-2002: Paul 'Hucklebuck' Williams
with 1 reader tribute, posted February 17, 2011 - Tony Williams, 1945-1997: Redefining The Drummer's Role
with 10 reader tributes, latest August 23, 2009 - Doug Willson, 1935-2002: Canadian bass player Doug Willson, by Len Dobbin
- John S. Wilson, 1913-2002:
with 2 reader tributes, latest November 4, 2006 - Jimmy Woode, 1928-2005: Bassist with Ellington, Clarke-Boland, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 4 reader tributes, latest October 11, 2006 - Britt Woodman, 1920-2000: Trombonist Connected with Mingus and Duke
with 3 reader tributes, latest December 21, 2000 - Webster Young, 1932-2003: Washington, DC trumpeter, by Todd S. Jenkins
with 5 reader tributes, latest April 26, 2015 - Helmut Zacharias, 1920-2002: Violinist Helmut Zacharias
with 14 reader tributes, latest November 1, 2010 - Josef Zawinul, 1932-2007: The Original Jay-Z, Remembered
Influential Composer, Keyboardist and Bandleader - Monica Zetterlund, 1937-2005: Swedish jazz singer, by Todd S. Jenkins
- Attila Zoller, 1927-1998: An Ambassador For Jazz
with 1 reader tribute, posted January 25, 2006 - Charlotte Zwerin, 1931-2004: Documentary filmmaker (Monk, Ella, Stones, Frost), by Todd S. Jenkins