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John Lewis
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Kenny Barron
89,298 listeners
Kenny Barron (born June 9, 1943 in Philadelphia), is a United States jazz pianist. He is the younger brother of tenor saxophonist Bill Barr… read moreKenny Barron (born June 9, 1943 in Philadelphia), is a United States jazz pianist. He is the younger brother of tenor saxophonist Bill Barron. His talent first came to wider recognition when he took the piano chair in the 1960s Dizzy Gil… read moreKenny Barron (born June 9, 1943 in Philadelphia), is a United States jazz pianist. He is the younger brother of tenor saxophonist Bill Barron. His talent first came to wider recognition when he took the piano chair in the 1960s Dizzy Gillespie quartet. He has gone on to work with hundreds of well… read more -
Lennie Tristano
97,508 listeners
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Gerry Mulligan
370,301 listeners
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Phil Woods
141,682 listeners
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Benny Golson
166,592 listeners
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Art Pepper
289,411 listeners
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Gene Ammons
186,071 listeners
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Cannonball Adderley
629,748 listeners
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Sonny Stitt
178,533 listeners
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