Langston Hughes - writer. Duke Ellington - jazz musician and composer. Both were famous black Americans.
Eric Darius is a contemporary jazz saxophonist and composer.
Yes
One of the leading American composers of jazz music in the twentieth century was Duke Ellington. He was not only a prolific composer but also a talented bandleader, known for his innovative arrangements and distinctive style. Ellington led the Washingtonians, a band that played a crucial role in his early career and helped establish his reputation in the jazz scene. His influence on jazz and American music as a whole remains profound.
Neil Diamond
George Gershwin
George gershwin
aaron copland its a tricky question according to U.S. History Review; George Gershwin is considered the leading composer of symphonic jazz! pg.312
Jazz Composer's Orchestra was created in 1965.
Duke Ellington
The Jazz Composer's Orchestra - album - was created in 1968-01.
Jhonny greenwood
Langston Hughes - writer. Duke Ellington - jazz musician and composer. Both were famous black Americans.
Carmen McRae was an American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress.
Eric Darius is a contemporary jazz saxophonist and composer.
Yes
African Americans originated jazz