It is irrefutable that Frank Sinatra was one of the greatest singers of the twentieth century. He covered many different styles in a career that spanned sixty years and is reported to have sold 150 million records worldwide.
As part of our deep dive into the best jazz songs of all time, we take a look at some of the most famous compositions of Duke Ellington – aka the most famous jazz composer of the 20th Century. Edward Kennedy Ellington was born and raised in Washington D.C. on April 29, 1899, and acquired … Read more
The topic of best Miles Davis albums is a highly personal one, given the volume of releases in his discography, and the number of styles of jazz he was involved with. In this article we round up some of the most famous that every fan should be aware of…. Miles Davis was a jazz trumpeter, … Read more
Widely regarded as one of the most idiosyncratic talents of the 21st century, pianist Thelonious Monk was responsible for some of the most famous jazz recordings and performances of all time. In this article, we round up some of the most essential Thelonious Monk albums that make up his iconic discography. Thelonious Sphere Monk was … Read more
An undisputed giant of the music, American saxophonist John Coltrane recorded at a regular and steady rate charting his progress with a string of classic records along the way. Here of just five of the most important and influential John Coltrane albums. Blue Train An early classic, and Coltrane’s only album for Blue Note, Blue … Read more
Whilst the topic of best jazz albums of all time may be deeply personal, there are a core of releases which can reasonably be labelled as some of the most famous given their critical acclaim, exceptional sales figures and awareness amongst even non-jazz fans. So here’s our pick of 10 famous jazz albums which should … Read more
Join us for a brief biography and résumé of eight iconic modern saxophone players from the jazz scene. Touched by the greats who came before, they’ve all gone on to forge their own individual sound on their respective instruments. Kenny Garrett (US) – alto & soprano saxophones One of the most influential alto saxophonists of … Read more
Whilst the horn players at the front may get plenty of attention, almost none of the most famous jazz albums in history are complete without a drummer underpinning the music. And, aside from forming the bedrock of the rhythm section, many have become stars and bandleaders in their own right. So, with a heavy dose … Read more
Whilst it’s impossible to limit an article to just ten of the most famous saxophone players in jazz, we’ve attempted to do just that. These iconic jazz musicians have influenced not just their peers but also had a major stylistic impact on how the instrument can be played on successive generations. Sidney Bechet (soprano saxophone) … Read more
Looking to dive deeper into the topic of jazz piano? Here’s our round up of the most popular and famous pianists from jazz history… The role of the piano in jazz is a complicated one, and one that also leads to an exciting road of discovery and has produced a host of original and distinctive … Read more