Ben Webster was a musician and session artist. He died in 1973 after an amazing career in jazz and swing music. He was inducted into the Jazz Hall of Fame in 1983.

Jazz at Massey Hall was created on 1953-05-15.

Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame was created in 1978.

No, he wouldn't be classified as a gospel artist even though he had a very soulful voice, he is known as a jazz artist

Jim Hall is known as a jazz and post-bop musician. He has made dozens of records as both a solo artist and as a sideman. HIs best selling albums are his live recordings.