John Coltrane

Legendary Jazz Saxophonist and Composer

Charles Mingus

Influential American Jazz Bassist and Composer

The Modern Jazz Quartet

Innovative Jazz Ensemble with Classical Influences

Jean-Luc Ponty

French Jazz Violinist and Composer

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop

Influential Jazz Double Bassist and Bandleader

The Ornette Coleman Double Quartet

Innovative Jazz Ensemble

Astor Piazzolla

Argentine Tango Composer and Bandoneón Virtuoso

Duke Ellington

Legendary Jazz Composer and Bandleader

Yusef Lateef

Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist and Composer

Gary Burton

Jazz Vibraphonist and Innovator

Jim Hall

Influential American Jazz Guitarist

Kenny Garrett

Jazz Saxophonist and Composer

Cyrus Chestnut

Jazz Pianist

Keith Jarrett Trio

Renowned Jazz Pianist and Ensemble

James Carter

Versatile Jazz Saxophonist

Wycliffe Gordon

Jazz Trombonist and Composer

New York Chamber Symphony

Renowned Classical Ensemble

Art Farmer Quartet

Jazz Trumpeter Art Farmers Acclaimed Ensemble

Ronald Westray

Bobby Lyle