The phrase "jazz greats" refers to highly influential and legendary musicians of the jazz genre who have made significant contributions to the development and popularity of jazz music.
Sentences with «jazz greats»
El» Zabar has performed alongside a myriad of jazz greats such as Cannonball Adderley, Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp and Dizzy Gillespie, but also in the bands of Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone. (ballroommarfa.org)
Unusually for his generation, Andrew is fascinated by jazz greats such as Charlie Parker and Duke Ellington: a photo of Buddy Rich holds pride of place on his bedroom wall, and he dreams of emulating the great drummer's exploits. (independent.ie)
IFC Films is opening Born To Be Blue, with Ethan Hawke as jazz great Chet Baker, in theaters this weekend in what the company says is one of the Oscar - nominated actor's best performances. (deadline.com)