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Salena Jones
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Salena Jones (born Joan Elizabeth Shaw, January 29, 1944 in Newport News, Virginia) is an American jazz and cabaret singer. Born Joan Eliza… read moreSalena Jones (born Joan Elizabeth Shaw, January 29, 1944 in Newport News, Virginia) is an American jazz and cabaret singer. Born Joan Elizabeth Shaw in Newport News, Virginia, same home town as Ella Fitzgerald. "I loved Sarah Vaugha… read moreSalena Jones (born Joan Elizabeth Shaw, January 29, 1944 in Newport News, Virginia) is an American jazz and cabaret singer. Born Joan Elizabeth Shaw in Newport News, Virginia, same home town as Ella Fitzgerald. "I loved Sarah Vaughan so much and adored Lena Horne's elegance, I put them … read more -
Joe Venuti
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Giuseppe (Joe) Venuti (September 16, 1903 – August 14, 1978) was a U.S. jazz musician and violinist. Venuti claimed to have been born aboar… read moreGiuseppe (Joe) Venuti (September 16, 1903 – August 14, 1978) was a U.S. jazz musician and violinist. Venuti claimed to have been born aboard a ship as his parents emigrated from Italy, though many believe he was simply born in Philadelph… read moreGiuseppe (Joe) Venuti (September 16, 1903 – August 14, 1978) was a U.S. jazz musician and violinist. Venuti claimed to have been born aboard a ship as his parents emigrated from Italy, though many believe he was simply born in Philadelphia. Considered the father of jazz violin, he pioneered the u… read more -
Stuff Smith
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Didier Lockwood
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Didier Lockwood (Calais, France, 11 February 1956 – 18 February 2018) was a French jazz violinist. He played in the progressive rock/jazz f… read moreDidier Lockwood (Calais, France, 11 February 1956 – 18 February 2018) was a French jazz violinist. He played in the progressive rock/jazz fusion band Magma in the 1970s and was known for his use of electric amplification and experimentation on different sounds on the electric violin. In 1979, Loc… read more -
Eddie South
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Eddie South (November 27, 1904 - April 25, 1962) was an American jazz violinist. He was a classical violin prodigy who switched to jazz bec… read moreEddie South (November 27, 1904 - April 25, 1962) was an American jazz violinist. He was a classical violin prodigy who switched to jazz because of limited opportunities for African-American musicians, and started his career playing in va… read moreEddie South (November 27, 1904 - April 25, 1962) was an American jazz violinist. He was a classical violin prodigy who switched to jazz because of limited opportunities for African-American musicians, and started his career playing in vaudeville and jazz orchestras with Jimmy Wade, Charles Elgar,… read more -
Zach Brock
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Kentucky born Zach Brock is a serious force in the modern jazz world. His ferocious technique and beautiful lines are present in every not… read moreKentucky born Zach Brock is a serious force in the modern jazz world. His ferocious technique and beautiful lines are present in every note, in every phrase, in every composition. He can be heard with many groups including Matt Ulery… read moreKentucky born Zach Brock is a serious force in the modern jazz world. His ferocious technique and beautiful lines are present in every note, in every phrase, in every composition. He can be heard with many groups including Matt Ulery's Loom. He contributed hugely to the Chicago jazz scene… read more -
Florin Niculescu
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Florin Niculescu is a Romanian classical and jazz violinist who has also established a reputation as one of the world’s leading swing violi… read moreFlorin Niculescu is a Romanian classical and jazz violinist who has also established a reputation as one of the world’s leading swing violinists. His international career includes performances at major festivals, clubs, and concert halls… read moreFlorin Niculescu is a Romanian classical and jazz violinist who has also established a reputation as one of the world’s leading swing violinists. His international career includes performances at major festivals, clubs, and concert halls throughout Europe where he has recorded and performed with … read more -
Carlos Franzetti
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Composer, keyboardist, arranger and conductor born on June 3, 1948 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is married to pianist Allison Brewster Franzetti. View wikiComposer, keyboardist, arranger and conductor born on June 3, 1948 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is married to pianist Allison Brewster Franzetti. View wikiComposer, keyboardist, arranger and conductor born on June 3, 1948 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is married to pianist Allison Brewster Franzetti. View wiki