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How many musicians play at the Toronto Jazz Festival each year?
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Over 1,500 musicians play at the Toronto Jazz Festival each year spread out over 40 venues and play in over 300 performances in the Greater Toronto Area. Last year over 450,000 people attended the event.
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Where is the biggest jazz festival in the world?
I don't know of any jazz festivals which go by the name 'Kool'. If you were referring to 'cool' jazz festivals, ie the most popular ones, then you'll generally find that they run in the early summer to late autumn when the weather is nicest. They do run throughout the year as both the northern and southern hemisphere have many jazz festivals.
What instruments are in a Jazz trio?
Normally, you would find a saxaphone, trumpet, piano and drums.
Who are someof the most famous jazz misicians?
There are many and their styles can vary greatly.First, some of the most important early developers of Jazz include: Louis Armstrong, Joe Oliver and Jelly Roll Morton.Later came swing. Some of the important musicians in it include: Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw.Next came bop. Some of the important musicians in it include: Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Clifford Brown, Thelonius Monk and Bud Powell.After this, jazz started to develop in multiple styles. Here are several of them along with some important musicians in each style:Cool Jazz: Dave Brubek, Lee Konitz, Miles DavisHard Bop: Art Blakey, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Dexter GordonAvant Guard: John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, Pharaoh Sanders, Charles MingusFree Jazz: Ornette Coleman, Cecil TaylorFusion: Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Weather Report, Brecker BrothersLater a resurgence of Hard bop influenced jazz came with musicians including: Woody Shaw, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Kenny Garrett and Michael BreckerImportant current Jazz musicians include: Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Dave Douglas, Cassandra Wilson and Diana Krall, plus many others.Most musicians who fall in the tradition of authentic jazz do not recognize smooth jazz as being "real" jazz. But you can decide for yourself. Some famous smooth jazz musicians include: Grover Washington Jr, Kenny G, David Sanborn, Fourplay and Dave Koz.Some of the most popular and famous jazz artists are Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Charlie Parker. Also, the famous jazz artist list would not be complete without Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, and Count Basie.
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Where is the biggest jazz festival in the world?
I don't know of any jazz festivals which go by the name 'Kool'. If you were referring to 'cool' jazz festivals, ie the most popular ones, then you'll generally find that they run in the early summer to late autumn when the weather is nicest. They do run throughout the year as both the northern and southern hemisphere have many jazz festivals.
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For the pleasure of it. The pioneers of jazz took African and Christian music which evolved into blues, which evolved into jazz. Musicians playing together inspired each other to to take these new sounds further and further.
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What instruments are in a Jazz trio?
Normally, you would find a saxaphone, trumpet, piano and drums.
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Who are someof the most famous jazz misicians?
There are many and their styles can vary greatly.First, some of the most important early developers of Jazz include: Louis Armstrong, Joe Oliver and Jelly Roll Morton.Later came swing. Some of the important musicians in it include: Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw.Next came bop. Some of the important musicians in it include: Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Clifford Brown, Thelonius Monk and Bud Powell.After this, jazz started to develop in multiple styles. Here are several of them along with some important musicians in each style:Cool Jazz: Dave Brubek, Lee Konitz, Miles DavisHard Bop: Art Blakey, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Dexter GordonAvant Guard: John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, Pharaoh Sanders, Charles MingusFree Jazz: Ornette Coleman, Cecil TaylorFusion: Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Weather Report, Brecker BrothersLater a resurgence of Hard bop influenced jazz came with musicians including: Woody Shaw, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Kenny Garrett and Michael BreckerImportant current Jazz musicians include: Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Dave Douglas, Cassandra Wilson and Diana Krall, plus many others.Most musicians who fall in the tradition of authentic jazz do not recognize smooth jazz as being "real" jazz. But you can decide for yourself. Some famous smooth jazz musicians include: Grover Washington Jr, Kenny G, David Sanborn, Fourplay and Dave Koz.Some of the most popular and famous jazz artists are Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Charlie Parker. Also, the famous jazz artist list would not be complete without Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, and Count Basie.
