Gene Krupa

Eugene Bertram Krupa was an American jazz drummer, bandleader and composer known for his energetic style and showmanship. His drum solo on Benny Goodman's 1937 recording of "Sing, Sing, Sing" elevated the role of the drummer from an accompanying line to an important solo voice in the band.

Buddie Petit

Buddie Petit, also spelled Buddy Petit, was an American early jazz cornetist

Omer Simeon

Omer Victor Simeon was an American jazz clarinetist. He also played soprano, alto, and baritone saxophone and bass clarinet

Tony Parenti

Tony Parenti was an American jazz clarinettist and saxophonist born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. After starting his musical career in New Orleans, he had a successful career in music in New York City for decades

Wellman Braud

Wellman Braud was an American jazz upright bassist. His family sometimes spelled their last name "Breaux", pronounced "Bro

Vincent Lopez

Vincent Lopez was an American bandleader, actor, and pianist

Richard M. Jones

Richard M. Jones, born Richard Marigny Jones, was an American jazz pianist, composer, band leader, and record producer. Numerous songs bear his name as author, including "Trouble in Mind

Fats Pichon

Walter Gabriel Pichon professionally known as Fats Pichon, was an American jazz pianist, singer, bandleader, and songwriter

Bobby Mitchell (singer)

Bobby Mitchell was an American, New Orleans-based, rhythm & blues singer and songwriter

Leon Roppolo

Leon Joseph Roppolo was an American early jazz clarinetist, best known for his playing with the New Orleans Rhythm Kings. He also played saxophone and guitar

Federico Ruiz (composer)

Federico Ruiz Hurtado is a Venezuelan composer, arranger, and arts administrator. He has composed in diverse genres including symphonic, chamber, and electroacoustic music