Jazz

She was credited as the first person to perform jazz poetry.

Ross was not long out of her teens when she recorded “Twisted,” in which she added her own lyrics to the Wardell Gray tune of the same name in a …

Porcaro was a sought-after session drummer, and he recorded with greats across genres for more than 40 years.

The younger brother of Nat King Cole, Freddy Cole was a jazz legend in his own right, and he was Grammy nominated as recently as last year.

After working with jazz great Stan Kenton, Niehaus composed the music for Clint Eastwood films including “Bird” and “The Bridges of Madison County.”

Cobb was a part of Miles Davis’ band for five years, including the recording of the seminal album “Kind of Blue.”

Henry Grimes was a legendary free jazz bassist who played with many greats including Sonny Rollins.    Died: Wednesday, April 15, 2020. (Who else died on April 15?)  Died at the age …

Lee Konitz, legendary saxophonist who played on “Birth of the Cool,” died Wednesday of complications from coronavirus at 92.    Died: Wednesday, April 15, 2020. (Who else died on April 15?)  Details of Death: Died at the age of 92 of complication from …

Marsalis was the patriarch of a musical family including sons Branford and Wynton Marsalis.

He was the only protégé of jazz giant Miles Davis