The answer to this question is likely to be the jazz pianist that most impressed the person asking the question. But there is grounds for concluding that the name, Bill Evans, would be the choice of most jazz musicians and very many of their patrons.
He was perhaps the most important and influential artist in the history of jazz.
He was an American jazz composer, trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist and was one of the most influential, innovative and original musicians of the twentieth century. He contributed to the history of jazz by his innovations in the bebop, cool jazz, modal jazz and jazz-rock fusion categories of jazz.
Bill Evans - pianist. He was part of Miles Davis' Quintet in the 60's, and he's one of the most influential pianists in the history of jazz.
Kid Ory, a prominent jazz trombonist and bandleader, is best known for composing several influential tunes in the early jazz genre. His most famous compositions include "Muskrat Ramble" and "Savoy Blues," both of which have become jazz standards. Ory's work helped shape the New Orleans jazz sound, and his compositions often feature catchy melodies and a strong rhythmic foundation. His contributions remain significant in the history of jazz music.
There are many well known, world famous jazz singers, however one of the most famous is Louis Armstrong. Best known for his trumpet playing he was also a talented jazz singer. His voice delighted audiences, as did his often-humorous scat singing. Armstrong is considered the father of modern jazz.
Some of the most influential bebop piano players in jazz history include Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, and Horace Silver. Their innovative playing styles and compositions helped shape the bebop movement and influence generations of jazz musicians.
He was perhaps the most important and influential artist in the history of jazz.
Some of the most influential bebop musicians in jazz history include Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, and Max Roach. Their innovative styles and compositions helped shape the bebop movement and influence generations of jazz musicians.
He was an American jazz composer, trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist and was one of the most influential, innovative and original musicians of the twentieth century. He contributed to the history of jazz by his innovations in the bebop, cool jazz, modal jazz and jazz-rock fusion categories of jazz.
Bill Evans - pianist. He was part of Miles Davis' Quintet in the 60's, and he's one of the most influential pianists in the history of jazz.
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He was most influential musician in the early year of jazz
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