Gerald Clayton – Life Forum

From ‘Marbles’ to ‘Two Sisters’, the 12 most popular songs of John McLaughlin , ‘ an English guitarist, bandleader and composer whose music includes many genres of jazz, and rock, which he coupled with an interest in Indian classical music to become one of the pioneering figures in fusion.’ (more…)

From ‘Peace Piece’ to ‘So What’, the 11 most popular songs of Bill Evans, ‘an American jazz pianist whose use of impressionist harmony, inventive interpretation of traditional jazz repertoire, and trademark rhythmically independent, “singing” melodic lines influenced a generation of pianists.’ (more…)

From ‘In a Sentimental Mood’ to ‘Everytime We Say Goodbye’, the 12 most popular songs of John Coltrane, ‘an American jazz saxophonist and composer. He pioneer the use of modes in jazz and later was at the forefront of free jazz.’ (more…)

From ‘Ornithology’ to ‘Salt Peanuts’, the 16 most popular songs of Charlie Parker, ‘an American jazz saxophonist and composer, a leading figure in the development of bebop, a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos, virtuoso technique, and improvisation. ‘ (more…)

From ‘A Night In Tunisia’ to ‘The Champ’, the 15 most popular songs of Dizzy Gillespie, ‘, an American jazz trumpet player, bandleader, singer, and composer. Together with Charlie Parker, he was a major figure in the development of bebop and modern jazz.’ (more…)