Freddy Taylor
Marcel Bianchiguitar
Pierre “Baro” Ferretguitar
Joseph Reinhardtguitar
Sonny Greerdrums (drum set)
Guy Paquinettrombone
Robert Johnsonguitar, vocal
Frank Sinatravocal, performer
Anita O’Day
June Christy
Clarence Williamsvocal, piano, jug
Bix Beiderbeckeperformer, cornet
Louis Armstrong & His Orchestraperforming orchestra
Vic Schoen and His Orchestraperforming orchestra
Herman Brownkazoo, washboard
King Olivercornet
Curley Russellbass, double bass
Gene Rameybass, double bass
Bud Scottbanjo, guitar
Dave Barbourguitar, conductor
Mississippi John Hurtguitar, vocal
Eugène Véesguitar
Heinie Beausaxophone
Harry Mills
Walter Davispiano
Henry Townsendguitar
Sonny Boy Williamsonvocal, harmonica
Yank Rachellmandolin, guitar
Big Joe Williamsguitar, vocal
Bunny Berigantrumpet
Dick McDonoughguitar
Jimmy Dorseyclarinet, clarinet, alto saxophone, alto saxophone, reeds
Tommy Dorseytrombone
Johnny Guarnieripiano
Nick LaRoccacornet
Eddie Edwardstrombone
Tony Sbarbaromembranophone, drums (drum set)
Herbert Millsvocal, guitar
Donald Mills
Willie “The Lion” Smithvocal, piano
Frankie Newtontrumpet
Mezz Mezzrowclarinet, vocal, saxophone, alto saxophone
Bud Freemantenor saxophone
Al Caseyguitar
Wellman Brauddouble bass
George Stafforddrums (drum set)
Mildred Bailey
Harry Hoffmanviolin
Sy Olivertrumpet
Ruby Weinsteintrumpet
Glenn Millertrombone
Martha Boswellpiano, vocal, celesta, piano
Happy Caldwelltenor saxophone
Sonny Whitepiano
Bernard Addisonguitar
George "Pops" Fosterdouble bass
Jimmy Crawforddrums (drum set)
J.C. Higginbothamtrombone
Joe Tartodouble bass, tuba
John Mills, Jr.guitar, vocal
Stew Pletchertrumpet
Bill Hylandtrumpet
Eddie Sautertrumpet, saxophone
Bob Effrostrumpet
Cozy Coledrums (drum set)
Manny Kleintrumpet
Joe Venutiviolin
Arthur Schuttpiano
Stan Kingdrums (drum set)
Mary Lou Williamspiano
Jerry Jerometenor saxophone
Bus Basseytenor saxophone, alto saxophone
Eddie Langguitar
Art Karletenor saxophone
Joe Sullivanpiano
Al Mastrentrombone
Artie Bernsteindouble bass, bass
Teddy Wilsonpiano
Dave Toughdrums (drum set)
Jack Owenstrumpet
Jack Palmertrumpet
Barney Zudecofftrumpet, tenor saxophone
Hank D'Amicoclarinet, clarinet, alto saxophone, alto saxophone, reeds
Floyd Smithguitar
Eddie Doughertydrums (drum set)
Russell Procopealto saxophone, reeds
Red Norvoxylophone, vibraphone
Nick Fatooldrums (drum set)
Al Georgetrombone
Benny Goodmanclarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, conductor, soprano saxophone
Andy Russotrombone
Sammy Pragerpiano
Toots Mondelloalto saxophone
Buff Estesalto saxophone
John Kirbydouble bass
Cecil Scottclarinet
Gene Krupadrums (drum set)
Dick Clarktrumpet
Roy Eldridgetrumpet
John Trueheartguitar
Hilton Jeffersonalto saxophone, reeds
Lawrence Lucieguitar
Charlie Teagardentrumpet
Shirley Claytrumpet
Jack Teagardentrombone, vocal, vibraphone
Harry Carneyclarinet, basset clarinet, clarinet, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, baritone saxophone, alto saxophone
Pete Petersondouble bass, bass
Pole Petersonbass saxophone
Allen Hanlonguitar
Arnold Covarrubiasguitar
Bill Millerpiano
George Wettlingdrums (drum set)
Buster Baileyclarinet, reeds
Ziggy Elmantrumpet
Jimmy Maxwelltrumpet
Johnny Marteltrumpet
George Bergtenor saxophone
Maurice Kogantenor saxophone, alto saxophone
Red Ballardtrombone
Ted Veselytrombone
Vernon Browntrombone
Fletcher Hendersonpiano
Frank Simeonealto saxophone, clarinet
Teddy Bunnvocal, guitar
Tommy Ladniertrumpet, cornet
Manzie Johnsondrums (drum set)
James P. Johnsonpiano, vocal
Elmer Jamesdouble bass
Zutty Singletondrums (drum set), cymbal
Peggy Lee
J. Russel Robinsonpiano
Lucien Simoensdouble bass
Arthur Briggstrumpet
Noël Chibousttrumpet
Pierre Alliertrumpet
Alix Combelleclarinet, tenor saxophone
Nat King Colevocal, piano
Terry Allen
Django Reinhardtguitar, solo, guitar
Johnny Blowersdrums (drum set)
Curley Weavervocal, guitar
Sam Theard
Odell Randclarinet
Albert Ammonspiano
Roosevelt Sykespiano
Mary Johnson
Big Bill Broonzyvocal, guitar
Ben Webstertenor saxophone
Alfred Belltrumpet
Ed Shaughnessydrums (drum set)
Vet Boswell
Art Blakeydrums (drum set)
Thelonious Monkpiano
Todd Rhodespiano, vibraphone
Prince Robinsonreeds, tenor saxophone, clarinet
Don Redmanalto saxophone, clarinet, vocal, oboe, reeds, saxophone
Claude Jonestrombone
George Thomasreeds, vocal, tenor saxophone, clarinet
Ma Rainey
Louis Armstrongtrumpet, vocal, cornet
Earl Hinespiano, vocal, celesta
Fred Robinsontrombone
Mancy "Peck" Carrguitar, banjo, vocal
Johnny Smithelectric guitar, guitar
Stan Getztenor saxophone
Sanford Goldpiano
Don Lamonddrums (drum set)
Eddie Safranskidouble bass
Thomas A. Dorseypiano, vocal
Tampa Redvocal, guitar, solo, guitar, kazoo
Freddy Zitotrombone
Karl Georgetrumpet
Mel Greentrumpet
Milton Kabaktrombone
Bart Varsalonabass trombone, trombone
Boots Mussullialto saxophone
Bob Livelyalto saxophone
Emmett Carlstenor saxophone
Bob Giogabaritone saxophone
Bob Ahernguitar
Bob Kestersonbass
Gene Rolandtrumpet, trombone
Stan Kentonpiano
Buddy Childerstrumpet
John Carrolltrumpet
Nelson Boyddouble bass
Chasey Collinswashboard, vocal
Louis Voladouble bass
Al Haigpiano
Roy Haynesdrums (drum set)
Tommy Potterbass, double bass
Clifford "Snags" Jonesdrums (drum set)
Big Maceopiano
Hurley Rameyguitar
Truck Parhambass, double bass
Scoops Carryalto saxophone, reeds
Earl Hines and His Orchestraperforming orchestra
Tommy Enochtrumpet
Harry "Pee Wee" Jacksontrumpet
George Dixontrumpet
Freddie Webstertrumpet
John Ewingtrombone
Joe McLewistrombone
George Hunttrombone
Willie Randalltenor saxophone
Franz Jacksontenor saxophone
Budd Johnsontenor saxophone, reeds, solo, tenor saxophone, tenor saxophone, solo
John Simmonsdouble bass, bass
Bill Doggettpiano
Marshall Royalclarinet, alto saxophone
Lucky Thompsontenor saxophone
Marion Abernathy
Bob Mosleypiano
Gene Phillipsguitar
Lee Youngmembranophone, drums (drum set)
Benny Kruegeralto saxophone
Stéphane Grappelliviolin, piano
Rudy Powellclarinet, alto saxophone
Chris Griffintrumpet
Rubin "Zeke" Zarchytrumpet, tenor saxophone
Johnny Williamsdouble bass, bass
Eddie “Lockjaw” Davistenor saxophone
Joe Benjamindouble bass
Herbie Mannflute
Clifford Browntrumpet
Ray Perryalto saxophone
Don Wilkersontenor saxophone, tenor saxophone, solo
Maxene Andrews
LaVerne Andrews
Jack Blandguitar, vocal
Red McKenziemusical box, vocal, other instruments
Larry Shieldsclarinet
Henry Ragaspiano
Axel Stordahlconductor
Tony Mottolaguitar
Wilbert Barancopiano
Jewell Grantalto saxophone
Milt Jacksonperformer, vibraphone
Billy Taylor Sr.double bass, bass, tuba
The Golden Gate Quartet
Milas Pruittguitar
Miles Pruitt12 string guitar
Sandy Williamstrombone
J.J. Johnsontrombone
Sonny Stitttenor saxophone
John Lewispiano
Percy Heathdouble bass, bass, drums (drum set)
Gil Cogginspiano
Langston Curltrumpet
Ralph Escuderotuba
Clem DeRosadrums (drum set), tambourine
Al McKibbondouble bass
Bud Shankflute, saxophone, alto saxophone, woodwind
Al Violaguitar
Richard Perissifrench horn
Vincent DeRosafrench horn
James Deckerfrench horn
John Cavefrench horn
Abe Mostsaxophone, flute
Jack Marshsaxophone, bassoon
Justin Gordonsaxophone, flute
Dick Nashtrombone
Frank Rosolinotrombone
Dick Noeltrombone
Bobby Bryanttrumpet
Stanley Harrisviola
Al Porcinotrumpet
Conrad Gozzotrumpet
Don Fagerquisttrumpet
Allan Harshmanviola
Jacques Gasselinviolin
James Getzoffviolin
Don Costaconductor
Gerald Vinciviolin
Joseph Stepanskyviolin
Felix Slatkinviolin
Paul Shureviolin
Joe Lisspiano
Herbie Haymertenor saxophone, instrument, saxophone
Billy Butterfieldtrumpet
Billy Kylepiano
Kenny Clarkedrums (drum set)
Black Bobpiano
Bill Settlesbass
Warren “Baby” Doddsdrums (drum set)
Johnny Doddsclarinet
Honoré Dutreytrombone
Ben Pollackdrums (drum set)
Mel Stitzelpiano
William Bloomviolin
E. Garacello
Horace Silverpiano
Charlie Christianacoustic guitar, electric guitar, guitar, archtop guitar
The Boswell Sisters
Carl Reidjug
Papa Too Sweet
The Benny Goodman Sextetperformer
Charles "Clanky" Whitleytrumpet
Joe Bridgewatertrumpet
Billie Holiday
Johnny Millerdouble bass, vocal
Oscar Mooreguitar, vocal
Pete Jollypiano
Barney Kesselguitar, electric guitar
Shorty Rogersflugelhorn, trumpet
Shelly Mannedrums (drum set)
Leroy Vinnegardouble bass
Freddie Greenguitar
Clay Nicholastenor saxophone
Leo Parkerbaritone saxophone
Sir Charles Thompsonpiano
Joe Newmantrumpet
Russell Jacquettrumpet
“Jackson” Joe Williamsguitar
Kokomo Arnoldguitar, vocal
Miles Davistrumpet, solo, trumpet, trumpet, solo
Sonny Rollinstenor saxophone
Mundell Lowesolo, electric guitar, electric guitar, guitar
Leon “Chu” Berrytenor saxophone, reeds
Wes Heintrombone
Len Goldsteinalto saxophone
Charles Lampheretenor saxophone, clarinet, alto saxophone
‘Doc’ Westdrums (drum set)
Big Joe Turner
Don Byastenor saxophone
Pete Johnsonpiano
Leonard Wareguitar
Al Halldouble bass
Willie Steeledrums (drum set)
Ike Turnerpiano
Howlin’ Wolfvocal, harmonica
Willie Johnsonguitar
Douglas Fernellpiano
Bessie Smith
Jonah Jonestrumpet
Johnny Hodgesalto saxophone, clarinet, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet
John Nesbitttrumpet
Cuba Austindrums (drum set), glockenspiel, vocal
Dave Wilbornbanjo, vocal
Kaiser Marshalldrums (drum set)
Fats Wallerpiano, vocal, piano, solo, celesta
Lionel Hamptonvibraphone, vocal, drums (drum set)
Count Basiepiano
Dudley Brookspiano
Cootie Williamstrumpet
Harry “Sweets” Edisontrumpet
John Fallstitchtrumpet
Joe Aguannotrumpet
Al Jenningstrombone
Jack Goldiealto saxophone
Larry Walshtenor saxophone
Stewart Andersontenor saxophone
Tommy Mooreguitar
Paul Collinsdrums (drum set)
Edwin Rosspiano
Bob Kitsispiano
Ed Mihelichdouble bass
Herman Autreytrumpet
Harry Dialdrums (drum set), vibraphone
Ben Whittedclarinet, alto saxophone
Gene Sedrictenor saxophone, clarinet, reeds
Willie Smithalto saxophone, clarinet, reeds, saxophone
Red Callenderdouble bass
John Naptontrumpet
Dinah Washington
George Johnstontrumpet
Jake Koventrumpet
Ray Connifftrombone
Bob Jenneytrombone
Gus Bivonaalto saxophone
Don Lodicetenor saxophone
Joe Bushkinpiano
Allan Reussguitar
Kid Orytrombone
Johnny St. Cyrbanjo
Hank Waylanddouble bass
Eddie Jenkinsdrums (drum set)
Kathleen Lane
Henry Saltmanalto saxophone
J.C. Hearddrums (drum set)
Tony Scottclarinet, clarinet, solo
Jimmy Jonespiano
Louis R. Muccitrumpet
Maurice Purtilldrums (drum set)
Ernie Wilkinsconductor
Paul Quinichettetenor saxophone
Eddie Condonbanjo, vocal, guitar
Al Morgandouble bass
Billy Banks
Henry “Red” Allentrumpet, vocal
Bing Crosby
Charlie Shaverstrumpet
O’Neill Spencerdrums (drum set)
Milt Raskinpiano
Gene Krupa and His Orchestraperforming orchestra
Tom DiCarlotrumpet
Jerry Kruger
Irene Daye
Edward “Corky” Corneliustrumpet
John Lee Hookerguitar, vocal
Harry Jamestrombone, trumpet
John Thomastrombone
Max Roachdrums (drum set)
Chauncey Morehousedrums (drum set), vibraphone, drums (drum set)
Gerry Mulliganbaritone saxophone
Moses Allendouble bass, tuba, vocal
Earl Carruthersbaritone saxophone, clarinet
Jimmie Luncefordconductor, alto saxophone
Al Norrisguitar
Edwin Wilcoxpiano, banjo
Joe Thomastenor saxophone, reeds
Henry Wellstrombone
Russell Bowlestrombone
Eddie Tompkinstrumpet
Tommy Stevensontrumpet
Laforest Dentclarinet, alto saxophone
Rudy Traylordrums (drum set)
Shadow Wilsondrums (drum set)
Glenn Brooksdrums (drum set)
Benny Harristrumpet
Ed Fanttrombone
Leroy Harrisreeds, banjo, alto saxophone
Ray Brownbass, double bass
Gerald Wigginspiano
Dave Brubeckpiano
Paul Desmondalto saxophone
Ron Crottydouble bass, double reed
Lloyd Davisdrums (drum set)
Artie Shawconductor, clarinet
Al Hendricksonelectric guitar
Jud DeNautdouble bass
Jack Jenneytrombone
George Wendttrumpet
Johnny Bockdrums (drum set)
Blind Willie McTellvocal, guitar
Ruth Willis
Hank Mobleytenor saxophone
Wade Leggepiano
Oscar Petersonpiano
Herb Ellisguitar
Lou Hackneybass
Louie Bellsondrums (drum set)
Sarah Vaughan
Django Reinhardt et son quintetteperformer
Coleman Hawkinstenor saxophone, reeds, clarinet
Jimmy Harrisontrombone
Benny Mortontrombone
Joe Smithtrumpet, cornet
Russell Smithtrumpet, cornet
Charlie Dixonbanjo, guitar
Jerome Pasquallalto saxophone, baritone saxophone, reeds
Bennie Greentrombone, trombone, solo
Howdy Quicksellbanjo
Kenny Drewpiano
Vic Schoen’s Orchestraperforming orchestra
Vic Schoenconductor
Jimmy Rowlespiano
Dave Barbour and His Orchestraperforming orchestra
Grachan Moncur IIdouble bass
Arville Harrisclarinet, alto saxophone, reeds, tenor saxophone
Jimmy Lordclarinet
Chick Bullock
Frank Froebapiano
Mel Tormé
Walter Bishop, Jr.piano
Junior Collinsfrench horn
Kai Windingtrombone
Bill Barbertuba
Lee Konitzalto saxophone
Joe Shulmandouble bass
Gunther Schullerfrench horn
Sweet Papa Tadpole
Frankie “Half Pint” Jaxon
Steve Brownbass
Lil Hardin Armstrongpiano
Pete Briggstuba
Al Lucasdouble bass
Joe Callowaydouble bass, bass
Robert Nighthawkguitar
Pee Wee Russellclarinet, tenor saxophone
Julius "Geechie" Fieldstrombone
Don Murrayclarinet, reeds
Adrian Rollinibass saxophone
Arnold Rosspiano
Harry Babasindouble bass
Pete Candolitrumpet
Larry Bunkervibraphone
Mel Lewisdrums (drum set)
Les Robinsontenor saxophone, alto saxophone
Frank Signorellipiano
Bill Ranktrombone
Min Leibrookbass saxophone
Carl Kressguitar
Lennie Haytonpiano
Frankie Trumbauersaxophone, vocal
Matty Malneckviolin
Izzy Friedmanclarinet
George Marshdrums (drum set)
Martell Pettifordguitar
Barrett Deemsdrums (drum set)
Barney Bigardclarinet, clarinet, tenor saxophone, tenor saxophone
Musky Ruffoalto saxophone
Bob Snyderalto saxophone, baritone saxophone
Clint Neagleyalto saxophone
Al Jordantrombone
Nate Kazebiertrumpet
Ray Biondiguitar
Floyd O'Brientrombone
Sid Brantleytrombone
Sam Donahuetenor saxophone
Torg Haltentrumpet
Sam Musikertenor saxophone
Tony D'Amorepiano
Bruce Squirestrombone
Vido Mussotenor saxophone
Carl Biesackertenor saxophone
George Siravoalto saxophone
Murray Williamsalto saxophone
Jimmy Strongclarinet, tenor saxophone
Trummy Youngtrombone, vocal
Leo Watson
Jabbo Smithvocal, trumpet, cornet, trombone, trumpet
Omer Simeonclarinet, alto saxophone, reeds
Hayes Alvistuba
Earl Frazierpiano
George Jamesalto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone
Alex Hillpiano
Connee Boswell
Chico Hamiltondrums (drum set)
Bobby Tuckerpiano
Ernest "Big" Crawforddouble bass
Tal Farlowguitar, electric guitar
Horace Rollinsdouble bass
James Morrisondrums (drum set)
Kelly Martindrums (drum set)
Fred Radcliffedrums (drum set)
Ray Michaelsdrums (drum set)
Bus Etriguitar
Phil Stephenstuba, bass, double bass
Kurt Bloomtenor saxophone
Charlie Barnetsaxophone, tenor saxophone
Don McCookalto saxophone, reeds
Gene Kinseyalto saxophone
Ben Halltrombone
Bill Robertsontrombone
Billy Maytrumpet
Lyman Vunktrumpet
Bobby Burnettrumpet
Don Ruppersbergtrombone
George Jonesdrums (drum set)
George Jenkinsdrums (drum set)
Joe Morristrumpet
Dave Pagetrumpet
Wendell Culleytrumpet
Jimmy Nottinghamtrumpet
Lammar Wright, Jr.trumpet
Booty Woodtrombone
Andrew Penntrombone
Al Hayestrombone
Bobby Plateralto saxophone
Ben Kynardalto saxophone
Arnett Cobbtenor saxophone
Johnny Griffintenor saxophone
Charlie Fowlkesbaritone saxophone
Milt Bucknerpiano
William "Billy" Mackelguitar, electric guitar
Ted Sinclairdouble bass
Dan Burleypiano
Buddy Johnsonguitar
Chauncey Haughtonsaxophone, reeds
Wayman Carversaxophone, woodwind, tenor saxophone
Pete Clarkalto saxophone, reeds, clarinet
Harold Scotttrumpet
Les Hitealto saxophone
Luther Craventrombone
Marvin Johnsonalto saxophone
Charlie Jonesclarinet, tenor saxophone
Henry Princepiano
Bill Perkinsbanjo
Joe Baileytuba, double bass
McLure "Red Mack" Morristrumpet
David “Fathead” Newmanbaritone saxophone
Bill Colemantrumpet
Arvell Shawdouble bass
The Andrews Sisters
Toby Tylertrombone
Dalton Rizzottotrombone
Biddy Bastiendouble bass
Walter Batestenor saxophone
Shorty Sherocktrumpet
Norman Murphytrumpet
Zilner Randolphtrumpet
Preston Jacksontrombone
Albert Washingtontenor saxophone
Madlyn Davis
Eva Taylor
Leonard "Ham" Davistrumpet
Charlie Irvistrombone
Will Johnsonbanjo
Larry Binyontenor saxophone, flute, clarinet
Charlie Holmesreeds
Albert Nicholasreeds
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestraperforming orchestra
Irving Johnspiano
Robert Robbinsviolin
Sid Catlettdrums (drum set)
Bob Lesseyguitar
Horace Hendersonpiano
Elmer Williamstenor saxophone, reeds
Fernando Arbellotrombone
Ed Cuffeetrombone
Joe Thomastrumpet
Dick Vancetrumpet
Teddy McRaetenor saxophone, reeds
Muddy Watersvocal, guitar
Billy Taylor Jr.double bass, bass
Fred Goernercello
Keith Collinsviola
Alex Bellerviolin
Bill Browerviolin
Big Mike McKendrickguitar
Tubby Halldrums (drum set)
Lester Boonealto saxophone, clarinet
John Lindsaydouble bass
George Matthewstrombone
Beverly Peerdouble bass, bass
Bobby Johnsonguitar
Tommy Fulfordpiano
Garvin Bushellreeds
Nat Storytrombone
Taft Jordantrumpet
Bobby Starktrumpet
Israel Crosbydouble bass
B.B. Kingguitar, vocal
William Mitchellwashtub bass
Alfred Elkinswashtub bass, bass
Chick Webbdrums (drum set)
Louis Jordanalto saxophone
Charlie Greentrombone
Cab Callowayperformer, vocal
Don Redman and His Orchestraperforming orchestra
Bob Ysaguirredouble bass
The Mills Brothers
Max Waynedouble bass
Sidney De Paristrumpet
Edward Ingereeds
Rupert Colereeds
Robert Carrolltenor saxophone
Talcott Reevesbanjo
Howard Scottcornet
Ed Allencornet
Cyrus St. Clairtuba
Floyd Caseywashboard, drums (drum set)
Axel Stordahl and His Orchestraperformer
Rex Stewartcornet, trumpet
Ikey Robinsonbanjo
Willard Brownalto saxophone
Kenneth Andersonpiano
George Treadwell & His All Starsperforming orchestra
Leslie Johnakinsalto saxophone
Ben Smithalto saxophone
Sam Simmonstenor saxophone
Connie Wainwrightguitar
The Dorsey Brothers Orchestraperforming orchestra
Victor Young & The Brunswick Orchestraperforming orchestra
Peetie Wheatstrawpiano
Tom Maceclarinet
Richard Clarktrumpet
Bob Crowdertenor saxophone
Ed Burketrombone
Walter Fullertrumpet
Claude Robertguitar
Quinn Wilsondouble bass
Alvin Burroughsdrums (drum set)
Rostelle Reesetrumpet
Leroy Whitetrumpet
Jesse Millertrumpet
Nat Atkinsontrombone
Harry Jaegerdrums (drum set)
Max Farleyclarinet, tenor saxophone
Nappy Lamareguitar
Joe Catalynetenor saxophone, clarinet
Sterling Bosetrumpet, trombone
Wilbur de Paristrombone
Bert Curryalto saxophone
Crawford Wethingtonalto saxophone
Gene Andersoncelesta
Carroll Dickersonconductor, violin
Homer Hobsontrumpet
Margaret Webster
Hymie Shertzeralto saxophone
Tommy Gonsoulintrumpet
Charles McCamishtrombone
George DeHartdrums (drum set)
Erroll Garnerpiano
Kelof Nielsendouble bass
Erik Kraghdrums (drum set)
Aage Vossreeds
Harry Jones
Joe Raymondviolin
Tommy Gotttrumpet
Vic Bertondrums (drum set)
Arnold Brilhartalto saxophone, flute, clarinet
Alfie Evansbaritone saxophone, alto saxophone, clarinet
Arthur "Babe" Campbelltuba
Tony Coluccibanjo
Johnny Powelldrums (drum set)
Jimmy McPartlandcornet, trumpet
Art Millerbass, double bass
Bill Schumanncello
Smith Ballew
Ed Bergmanviolin
Vic Breidispiano
Ray Bauducdrums (drum set)
Harry Goodmanbass, double bass
Dick Morganbanjo, guitar
Gil Rodinalto saxophone, clarinet
Frank Billingsdrums (drum set)
Tommy Thunentrumpet
Ray Lodwigtrumpet
Dave Bowmanpiano
Mort Stuhlmakerdouble bass
Al Harristrumpet
Irving Mills
Walter Edelsteinviolin
Frank Guarentetrumpet, trombone
Joe Merescopiano
Perry Botkinguitar
Larry Gomardrums (drum set)
Mutt Hayestenor saxophone, clarinet
Chester Hazlettalto saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet
Buck Washingtonpiano
Herb Quigleydrums (drum set)
Casper Reardonharp
Terry Shandpiano
Duke Ellington and His Orchestraperforming orchestra
Otto Hardwickalto saxophone
Duke Ellingtonpiano
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nantontrombone
Freddy Jenkinstrumpet
Lawrence Browntrombone
Arthur Whetseltrumpet
Juan Tizolvalve trombone
Fred Guyguitar, banjo
Dardanellepiano
Jay Peterstenor saxophone
Herbie Fieldsalto saxophone
Gus Evansalto saxophone
Abdul Hamidtrombone
John Morristrombone
Al Killiantrumpet
Charlie Harrisdouble bass
“Baby Face” Leroy Fosterguitar
Jelly Roll Mortonpiano
The Count Basie Orchestraperforming orchestra
Red Mitchellbass, double bass
Stan Kenton and His Orchestraperforming orchestra
Jimmy Boydpiano
Joe Harrisdrums (drum set)
John Lathandouble bass
Numa 'Pee Wee' Moorebaritone saxophone
Dave Burnstrumpet
William Shepherdtrombone
James Moodysaxophone
Ray Ludwigtrumpet
Rosetta Crawford
Wilson Myersdouble bass
Sidney Bechetclarinet, soprano saxophone
Morris Moranddrums (drum set)
Teddy Nixontrombone
Hank Duncanpiano
John Owenstrumpet
Ulrik Neumannguitar
Christian Jensenpiano
Anker Skjoldborgtenor saxophone
Knut Knutssontenor saxophone
Palmer Traulsentrombone
Peter Rasmussentrombone
Kurt Pedersontrumpet
Olaf Carlssontrumpet
Axel Skoubytrumpet
Kai Ewansalto saxophone
Benny Carterreeds, alto saxophone, clarinet
Kansas Joe McCoywashtub bass
George Bruniestrombone
Carl Warwicktrumpet
Charles Huffinetrumpet
Johnny Mendelltrumpet
Nat Jaffepiano
Phil Stevensdouble bass
Wesley Deandrums (drum set)
James Lamarealto saxophone
Lloyd “Skip” Martinalto saxophone
Jay Kellihertrombone
Babe Wagnertrombone
John Grassitrombone
Graham Youngtrumpet
Jimmy Miglioretenor saxophone
Harry Gellertrumpet
Chuck Petersontrumpet
Bernie Privintrumpet
Helen Forrest
Les Jenkinstrombone
George Arustrombone
Sid Weissdouble bass
Hank Freemanalto saxophone
Tony Pastortenor saxophone
Georgie Auldtenor saxophone
Buddy Richdrums (drum set)
Neely Plumbalto saxophone
Henry Bussetrumpet
Charlie Margulistrumpet
Wilbur Halltrombone
Rube Crozierreeds
Charles Strickfadentenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
Kurt Dieterleviolin
Mike Pingitorebanjo
Mike Trafficantetuba
Harold McDonalddrums (drum set)
Edmond Hallclarinet
Slam Stewartdouble bass
Emmett Berrytrumpet
Barry Galbraithguitar
Oscar Pettiforddouble bass
Joe Morellodrums (drum set)
Claude Williamsonpiano
Gordon Jenkinsconductor
Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestraperforming orchestra
Patty Andrews
Gus Chappelltrombone
Rick Hendersonalto saxophone
Keter Bettsbass
Candidobongos
Ed Thigpendrums (drum set)
Rolf "Sleepy" Andersonpiano
Dizzy Gillespietrumpet, piano
Pat Virgadamotrombone
Lyle Griffintrombone
Cee Pee Johnsontom-tom
Hal McKusickalto saxophone
Charles Frankhausertrumpet
Ray Camerontrumpet
Nick Prosperotrumpet
Rodney Ogletrombone
Dave Schultzetrumpet
Chuck Evanstrombone
Tab Smithalto saxophone
Larry Beltonbaritone saxophone
Walter Johnsondrums (drum set)
Red Richardspiano
Johnny Hickstenor saxophone
Frank Galbreathtrumpet
Russell Roystertrumpet
Fats Navarrotrumpet
Charlie Rousetenor saxophone
Ernie Henryalto saxophone
Tadd Dameronpiano
Ed Freemanalto saxophone
Joe Kochbaritone saxophone
Joe O'Rearbass
Dick Stantondrums (drum set)
Chuck Norrisguitar
Ike Carpenter Orchestraperforming orchestra
Wynton Kellypiano
Bob Robinsontenor saxophone
Bob Hardawaytenor saxophone
Art Pearlmantrombone
Roger Whitetrombone
Clyde Reasingertrumpet
Tom Reevestrumpet
Wendell "Cassino" Simpsonpiano
Jackie Daviselectronic organ
Jimmy Cobbdrums (drum set)
Clark Terrytrumpet
Eugène d’Hellemmesdouble bass
Charles Liséealto saxophone, clarinet
André Ekyanalto saxophone, clarinet
Maurice Chailloudrums (drum set)
Charlie Parker’s Ree Boppersperforming orchestra
Beryl Bookerpiano
Illinois Jacquettenor saxophone
Jimmy Powellalto saxophone
Leonard Featherpiano
Ted Kellytrombone
Dicky Wellstrombone
Marion Hazeltrumpet
Slim Romerotrumpet
John Levydouble bass
Chuck Wayneguitar
Denzil Bestdrums (drum set)
Leonard Gaskindouble bass
Arnold Fishkinddouble bass, bass, instrument, bass guitar
Billy Bauerguitar, electric guitar
Chick Webb and His Orchestraperforming orchestra
Mario Bauzátrumpet
Edgar Sampsonalto saxophone
Don Kirkpatrickpiano
Jack Staceyalto saxophone
Dave Sterkinviola
Harry Bluestoneviolin
Stan Wrightsmanpiano
Bobby Sherwoodguitar
Bud Carltonalto saxophone
George Thowtrumpet
Sid Stoneburnalto saxophone
Leon Roppoloclarinet
Wesley Jacksonguitar
Jimmy Bellbass
Sal Moscapiano
Sahib Shihabalto saxophone
Matt Murphyelectric guitar
Billy Stepneydrums (drum set)
Philly Joe Jonesdrums (drum set)
Lou Donaldsonalto saxophone
Elmo Hopepiano
Elijah Jonesguitar
Arthur “Big Boy” Crudupvocal, guitar
Ransom Knowlingdouble bass
Lightnin’ Hopkinsvocal, guitar
Thunder Smithpiano
Melvin Draperdrums (drum set)
Charles “Chick” Sandersdrums (drum set)
Armand “Jump” Jacksondrums (drum set), membranophone
Ellis Larkinspiano
Memphis Slimpiano, vocal
Memphis Slim and The Houserockersperformer
John Calvinsaxophone
Alex Atkinssaxophone
Charlie Parkeralto saxophone
Lena Horne
Jimmy Hamiltonclarinet
Teddy Wilson and His Orchestraperforming orchestra
Dad Tracyfiddle
Charles Mingusdouble bass, piano
T‐Bone Walkerguitar, vocal, electric guitar
Carl Pooletrumpet
Marjorie Hyamsvibraphone
George Shearingpiano
Leroy Tibbspiano
Ted McCordtenor saxophone, clarinet
Mickey Bakerguitar
Connie Kaydrums (drum set)
Marion Hutton
Idrees Suliemantrumpet
Billy Smithtenor saxophone
Danny Quebec Westalto saxophone
Bob Paigedouble bass
George Taitttrumpet
Benny Goodman and His Orchestraperforming orchestra
Lester Youngtenor saxophone
Irving Goodmantrumpet
Alec Filatrumpet
Lou McGaritytrombone
Cutty Cutshalltrombone
Pete Mondellotenor saxophone
Ken Kerseypiano
Buck Claytontrumpet
Jo Jonesdrums (drum set)
Walter Pagebass, double bass
Charles Turnerdouble bass
Arnold Bolingdrums (drum set)
Cedric Wallacedouble bass
Slick Jonesdrums (drum set)
Jimmy Heathtenor saxophone
Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestraperforming orchestra
Leonard Hawkinstrumpet
Dexter Gordontenor saxophone
Bud Powellpiano
Pete Rugolo and His Orchestraperforming orchestra
Bill Harristrombone
John Meheganpiano
Ray Hagandrums (drum set)
Mark McIntyrepiano
Ann Mason Stocktonharp
Jack Sewellcello
Alexander Neimanviola
Mischa Russellviolin
Dan Lubeviolin
David Frisinaviolin
Harry Kleeinstrument, saxophone
Jules Kinslerinstrument, saxophone
Ed Kusbytrombone
Hoyt Bohannontrombone
Clyde Hurleytrumpet
Pete Pumigliosaxophone
Leonard Selicviola
Ray Linntrumpet
Max Hermantrumpet
Nick Pisaniviolin
Sam Freedviolin
Elmer Smitherstrombone
Harry Schuchmansaxophone
Meade Lux Lewiscelesta
Thad Jonestrumpet
Teo Macerotenor saxophone
John LaPortaalto saxophone
Harry Forbestrombone
Phineas Newborn, Jr.piano
Sonny Truitttrombone
Al Cohntenor saxophone
Zoot Simstenor saxophone
Stan Leveydrums (drum set)
Charlie Lampheretenor saxophone
Serge Chaloffbaritone saxophone
Stan Fishelsontrumpet
Ernie Royaltrumpet
Charlie Walptrumpet
Earl Swopetrombone
Ollie Wilsontrombone
Jimmy Giuffretenor saxophone
Gene Ammonstenor saxophone
Buddy Savitttenor saxophone
Woody Hermanreeds
Lou Levypiano
Sam Marowitzalto saxophone
Lou Frommdrums (drum set)
Mike Bryanguitar
Dodo Marmarosapiano
Ralph Leesaxophone
Larry Pattonsaxophone
Ethmer Rotensaxophone
Ray Simstrombone
Tom Talbertconductor
Ruth Day
Lloyd Trotmandouble bass
John Collinsguitar
Jackie McLeanalto saxophone
Ray Charlesvocal, piano
Bernie Greentrombone
Harold Feldmansaxophone
George Poliakincello
Sammy Shapirotrumpet
Artie Bakersaxophone, clarinet
Sol Rumbergviola
Avron Twerdowskycello
Matty Golizioguitar
Ward Laybass
Billy Rowlandpiano
Ruth Hillharp
Frederick Buldriniviolin
Sid Harrisviolin
Raoul Polikianviolin
L. Kanterviolin
Bernard Kundellviolin
William Lockwoodviolin
Arthur Loessermanviolin
Harold Micklinviolin
Morris Kahnviola
Gene Orloffviolin
Seymour Miroffviolin
Melvin "Red" Solomontrumpet
John D'Agostinotrombone
Joe Bauertrumpet
Jimmy Welchtrumpet
Andy Ferrettitrumpet
Red Bonetrombone
Dick Jonespiano
Carmen Mastrenguitar
Slats Longclarinet
Gene Traxlerdouble bass
Artie Fostertrombone
Joe Dixonreeds
Clyde Roundsalto saxophone
Fred Stulcealto saxophone, saxophone
Sam “The Man” Taylortenor saxophone
Calvin Newbornguitar
Red Inglealto saxophone
Itzy Riskinpiano
Doc Rykeralto saxophone
The Capitol Jazzmenperformer
Frank De Volconductor
Renald Richard
Dave McRaebaritone saxophone
Ivie Anderson
Harold Landtenor saxophone
Clifford Dinwiddiewashboard
Lead Bellyvocal, guitar
[unknown]bass, guitar, performing orchestra, piano, membranophone, guitar, double bass
Frank Clarkebass
Joe Kellytrumpet
Jack McVeatenor saxophone
Frank De Vol and His Orchestraperforming orchestra
Everett Barksdaleguitar
The Ray Charles Singers
Bobby Mooretrumpet
Ed Lewistrumpet
Dan Minortrombone
Eddie Durhamtrombone
Herschel Evanstenor saxophone
Jack Washingtonbaritone saxophone
Earle Warrenalto saxophone
Nathan Rossviolin
Erno Neufeldviolin
Amerigo Marinoviolin
Anatol Kaminskyviolin
Herman Clebanoffviolin
Israel Bakerviolin
Paul Robynviola
Virginia Majewskiviola
Emil Richardspercussion
Jules Jacoboboe
Eleanor Slatkincello
Ray Kramercello
Armand Kaproffcello
Justin Ditulliocello
George Robertsbass trombone
Billy Usseltonbass clarinet
Ralph Peñabass
Walter Boldendrums (drum set)
Billy Taylorpiano
Carl Loefflertrombone
Jimmy Skilestrombone
George Kastviolin
