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This article explores the career of jazz bassist John Clayton in the U.S. Clayton performed as part of the Clayton Brothers Band that released the albums "The New Song and Dance" and "Brother to Brother." He identified Ray Brown and Milt Jackson as among the musicians who influenced his music. He collaborated with other jazz musicians in making music and in concerts, including bassist John Patitucci.

This article features the career of jazz saxophone player Tim Berne in the U.S. Berne performed with other jazz musicians in concerts across the country, including the quartet Buffalo Collision and drummer Jim Black. He produces improvisation jazz through his saxophone. His influences include Anthony Braxton, Oliver Lake, Roscoe Mitchell, Henry Threadgill and Julius Hemphill.

The article focuses on the achievements of pianist Craig Taborn including the information of his electric and acoustic music compositions in the U.S. It discusses Taborn's music creativity or style, harmony and melody improvements and other music related issues. Information about his music mentors, performances and electronic compositions are also included.

The article profiles Phil Woods, an alto saxophonist in the U.S. It includes background information on Woods and his professional career as a jazz musician, as well as his notable contributions to jazz music. Woods also expresses his views on jazz music and the accolades he received in the music industry.

The article talks about the music career of trumpet player Wynton Marsalis in the U.S. Jazz musician Jeremy Pelt asserts that the major contribution of Marsalis' music was on the political side. Drummer Lewis Nash mentions a lot of interesting things in Marsalis' quintet. The New York Philharmonic head Kurt Masur argued that Marsalis' basic idea on how jazz began was philosophical.

Focuses on Cuban jazz pianist Chucho Valdés' performance at the Vanguard in New York City. Role as the creative force behind Irakere in Cuba; Musical influences; Performance with bassist John Benitez, drummer Dafnis Prieto and conguero Ray Mantilla; Recuperation from a hernia condition; Biographical information; Home-schooling in jazz and the many varieties of Cuban music by father Bebo Valdés.

Profiles jazz musician and composer Ahmad Jamal in New York. Career experiences; Stage performances; Family background.

Profiles saxophonist Frank Wess in Manhattan, New York City. Educational background; Experience of working in a bebop orchestra; Changes observed in the different decades of jazz history.

Profiles Keith Jarrett, winner of the Acoustic Pianist of the Year award in the 66th annual Readers Poll in the United States. Career in music; Infliction with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; Implication of the illness for the performance of Jarrett.

Reports on the concert by saxophonist James Moody at the Avery Fisher Hall in New York City. Moody's discography; Moody's use of different kinds of harmonic devices; Interpretation of Dizzy Gillespie's 'Emanon' using a tenor saxophone; Performance of 'Birks' Works'; Moody's memory of the first Count Basie concert he attended; How he got interested in playing the saxophone.

Profiles Sonny Rollins, a saxophonist in Los Angeles, California. Concert performance of Rollins at the B.B. King's Blues Club; Characteristics of Rollins as a performer and musician; Factors influencing the career success of Rollins; Impact of the Buddhism practice on Rollin's music.

Profiles Barry Harris, a jazz pianist in Detroit, Michigan. Personal and educational background; Career history; Account on Harris' style in playing the piano; Career highlights.

Profiles New York City-based drummer Bobby Previte. First releases on his Depth of Field recording label; Collaboration with New York City musicians; Efforts to compositionally blend rock with improvisation; Performances in the last ten years; Projects; Introduction to various forms of music; Selected discography.

Profiles trumpeter Dave Douglas from New York City. Career history; Achievements and awards; Educational background.

The article features Cassandra Wilson as the 2008 Female Vocalist of the Year in the U.S. Cassandra has completed her music "Thunderbird" which is her rootsy and quasi-poppish 2006 release with her latest album "Lovely." In addition, Wilson is also a producer and bandleader who described herself the least proactive leader who tend to walk away from musicians.

The article presents jazz keyboardist Joey DeFrancesco's views on jazz recordings by various artists in the U.S. DeFrancesco discusses and identifies the jazz music played during a blindfold listening test, after which he rates each tune using a five-star system. Also cited are the issues' implications for jazz music.

The article profiles David Ostwald, a member of the Louis Armstrong Centennial Band (LACB) in the U.S. It includes background information on Ostwald and his career as a tubaist and jazz musician, as well as a description of jazz music associated with the legendary Louis Armstrong that are performed by the LACB.

The article profiles saxophonist Yosvany Terry Cabrera whose immaculate musicianship is being admired by established musicians in the jazz music industry in the U.S. Cabrera is a native of Cuba and is an established jazz musician that was documented on his album "Metamorphosis." He believes firmly that every performance is an opportunity for fame and learning and in the end a professional growth.

The article focuses on Delfeayo Marsalis, an expert in bass production in the U.S. Marsalis was the one who introduced "dreaded bass direct" to the jazz lexicon in the liner notes for "Renaissance," a 1987 date by his brother Branford Marsalis. Now at 40, he can be considered a master in the art of mechanical and digital reproductions.

Highlights the retrospective three-concert tours entitled 'Over the Years: An Anthology of Her Songs' by Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, New york. Pattern of superb Verve albums of the '90 of Abbey Lincoln; Performances; Schedule of the event.

Profiles bassist Ben Wolfe in New York City. Life of Wolfe as a musician; Influences of Wolfe in bass playing; Views of Wolfe in jazz music.

Reports on the highlights of Wall To Wall Miles Davis, a free concert held in New York City to celebrate the decennial death anniversary of legendary jazz musician Miles Davis. Performance of 'Bitches Brew' and 'Spanish Key' by Bobby Previte's Voodoo Down Orchestra; Trumpeter Terell Strafford's performance of 'Milestones' and 'It Could Happen To You'; Other jazz musicians who performed.

The article provides information on the listening test underwent by pianist Orrin Evans in the U.S. in 2011. According to Evans, the piano in Alexander von Schlippenbach's "Off Your Coat Hassan" sounds great because it sounded like it was recorded in a live or open room. He says that he loves the opening of Geri Allen's "Dancing Mystic Poets at Twilight" from the 2010 music release "Flying Toward the Sound." He also comments on the Kevin Hays Trio's piece "Cheryl" from "You've Got a Friend."

The article provides information on U.S. pianist Peter Zak. It says that Zak is known for his ability to conjure melodic pathways through harmonic thickets, his orchestrative savior faire and his mastery of tempos. According to Zak, he wants to be honest when he plays and not go on autopilot. The professional and personal backgrounds of Zak are also discussed.

The article focuses on American drummer Dan Weiss. The student of tabla virtuouso Samier Chatterjee uses tabla outside its ritualistic function as a dialoguing instrument in creative contexts, according to the author. He has done three Criss Cross recordings between 2004 and 2010. Weiss started drums at six and delved into jazz when he reached high school, crossing the Hudson river several times a week from his home in Tenafly, New Jersey. He attended Manhattan School of Music.

The article profiles the life and works of American jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong. It notes that Armstrong is an international star in his time, a virtuoso of the trumpet and a charismatic entertainer without peer. It is stated that his music release "The Complete Louis Armstrong Decca Sessions" is composed of 169 track and documents his powers in vigor and maturity.

The article examines several recordings and music performed by musicians in the U.S. One of these recordings is "Isfahan," performed by Donny McCaslin who is described to have an amazing command of the musical instrument. Other recordings and musi include "Confirmation," by Billy Hart, "Insomnomaniac," by Joshua Redman, and "Some Enchanted Evening," by Sonny Rollins.

The article focuses on the life and works of Dado Moroni, a great jazz musician in the U.S. Moroni has released his newest album "Solo Dado," a free-wheeling recital that highlights the Genoese pianist's compositions with Mediterranean lyrics, elegant voicing and orchestral conception. He is recognized for his creative sensibility, great character and talent in playing jazz music. He has also worked several great musicians including Franco Ambrosetti and Jimmy Woode.

The article focuses on the first "Blindfold Test" of pianist Robert Glasper in the U.S. Glasper discusses his styles and techniques in composing music, including information of his descriptive storytelling and tones in music "In My Element." Information on some of the musical aspects and tunes he used on the songs includes "Shreveport Stomp," "Monserrate" and "La Dolce Vita" are mentioned.

The article features acoustic bass winner Christian McBride who asks to identify and discuss the music and musicians who performed on selected recordings in the U.S. The identified and discussed music and musicians include "Oceanography," performed by Hans Glawischnig, "The Lesson," performed by Victor Wooten, and "Seven Movements," performed by Eberhard Weber.

The article focuses on musician Dana Leong in the U.S. Accordingly, the West Coast hip-hop was one of several scenes that Leong traversed during his formative years in the San Francisco Bay Area. Leong was a cellist in youth orchestras under Michael Tilson Thomas and a student of the principal trombonist of the San Francisco Symphony. By high school, he played trombone in the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and in local pickup orchestras assembled to play concerts.

The article profiles Loren Stillman, an alto saxophonist in the U.S. in 2008. It includes background information on Stillman and his career as a jazz musician, as well as his most notable jazz music credits. Also cited are the major influences to the development of Stillman's music and jazz-playing skills.

The article presents several jazz audiences' evaluation of music by pianist Ethan Iverson in the United States. It includes background information on Iverson and his professional career as a jazz musician, as well as the reactions of various jazz enthusiasts to different samples of Iverson's jazz music.

The article profiles Charles Mingus, a famous jazz composer and musician in the United States. It includes background information on Mingus and his professional career as a jazz musician, as well as his key contributions to jazz music and the jazz scene. The issues' implications for jazz music are also cited.

The article reports on the performance of pianist Guillermo Klein and his 11-piece big band Los Guachos at the Village Vanguard in the U.S. in June 2007. There were instances during the performance when Klein and his big band channeled the performance style of Thad Jones, who is credited with reinventing the big band style of jazz music.

The article cites key findings from a jazz-music listening test involving trumpeter-conguero Jerry Gonzalez in the United States in 2007. Gonzalez was asked to identify several jazz recordings by various artists ranging from Art Blakey to Arsenio Rodriguez. The issues' implications for jazz music are also cited.

The article profiles Keyon Harrold, an up-and-coming trumpet player in the United States in 2007. It includes background information on Harrold his professional career as a jazz musician, as well as his notable jazz music credits. His different views on jazz musicians and the jazz music scene are also cited.

The article profiles Corey Wilkes, an up-and-coming trumpet player in the United States in 2007. It includes background information on Wilkes and his professional career as a jazz musician, as well as his notable jazz music credits. His different views on jazz musicians and the jazz music scene are also cited.

The article profiles Avishai Cohen, an up-and-coming trumpet player in the United States in 2007. It includes background information on Cohen and his professional career as a jazz musician, as well as his notable jazz music credits. His different views on jazz musicians and the jazz music scene are also cited.

The article profiles Maurice Brown, an up-and-coming trumpet player in the United States in 2007. It includes background information on Brown and his professional career as a jazz musician, as well as his notable jazz music credits. His different views on jazz musicians and the jazz music scene are also cited.

The article profiles Taylor Ho Bynum, an up-and-coming trumpet player in the United States in 2007. It includes background information on Bynum his professional career as a jazz musician, as well as his notable jazz music credits. His different views on jazz musicians and the jazz music scene are also cited.

The article profiles Philip Dizack, an up-and-coming trumpet player in the United States in 2007. It includes background information on Dizack and his professional career as a jazz musician, as well as his notable jazz music credits. His different views on jazz musicians and the jazz music scene are also cited.

The article reports on the launch of the music album titled "Passing Ships" by jazz pianist Andrew Hill in 2003 at Andrew Hill suite in the U.S. According to Producer Michael Cuscuna, Hill has played out eleven sessions during the planning session with for the Artista-Freedom album "Spiral." Hill has also performed great in an opening 25-minute trio suite with bassist John Hebert and drummer Eric McPherson at New York's Merkin Hall.

The article comments on different jazz albums released in the U.S. as of December 2006. The albums featured include "The More I See You," by Ben Waltzer, "Rise and Shine," by Robert Glasper and "Body and Soul," by Chris Anderson and Charlie Haden." The author's comments on the individual artists are also provided.

Focuses on the musical career of drummer Jack DeJohnette in the U.S. Reputation in the music community as a musical explorer; Albums that he released; Interest in fusing African-American jazz; Focus given on grafting various Latin strains of music; Collaboration made to incorporate his compositions with other drummers.

Reports on the blindfold test for several musical artists in the U.S. Views of pianist Art Tatum on creativity; Variations of flamenco harmony, melody and rhythm with a jazz-Latin vibe; Overview of the Adagietto of Mahler's Symphony No. 5.

Highlights the concert featuring Dixieland music at the Merkin Hall in New York City. Production of the concert by Phil Schaap; Performance of trombone legend Roswell Rudd, multireedist Scott Robinson, bassist Greg Cohen and drummer Herlin Riley; Duet between Rudd and Cohen on "Face of the Bass"; Rendetion of "Bird Food" highlighted by a sound-and-shapes blues meditation on Charlie Parker by Rudd; List of other musicians performing in the event.

Focuses on performances by pianist Eddie Palmieri and tenor saxophonist David Sanchez at the Le Jazz Au Bar club in New York City in February 2004. Playing of compositions by Palmieri; Steinway piano used by Palmieri; Sanchez's use of Palmieri's lyric inventions as a launching pad to create a series of spontaneous rearrangements and reharmonizations.