Jazz Music

The history of jazz music

Key jazz artists and influential figures

Louis Armstrong

Charlie Parker

Miles Davis

Duke Ellington

The modern evolution of jazz music

Essential jazz albums and recordings

• Miles Davis – Kind of Blue: A landmark in the history of jazz music, Kind of Blue is a defining example of modal jazz that displays wonderful improvisation and harmonies.
• John Coltrane – A Love Supreme: This is a deeply spiritual expression of Coltrane's view of modal jazz and the journey he went on.
• Louis Armstrong – The Best of Louis Armstrong: The greatest hits from the King of Jazz will keep you captivated from start to finish.
• Duke Ellington – Ellington at Newport: A live recording that is one of the finest examples of big band jazz.
• Herbie Hancock – Head Hunters: This blend of jazz, funk and electronic on this record provided a groundbreaking movement in the jazz fusion movement.

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