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Grant Green
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Kenny Burrell
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Idris Muhammad
215,018 listeners
Idris Muhammad (November 13, 1939 - July 29, 2014) was a jazz drummer. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana as Leo Morris before changing his name in the 1960s upon his conversion to Islam. He is known for his funky playing style. He has released a number of albums as leader, and has played with a n… read more -
Gábor Szabó
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David Axelrod
165,458 listeners
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Wes Montgomery
636,478 listeners
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Donald Byrd
416,105 listeners
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Jim Hall
151,589 listeners
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Yusef Lateef
349,097 listeners
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Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes
49,466 listeners
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