Arnett Cobb
Arnett Cleophus Cobb was born on August 10, 1918, and passed away on March 24, 1989. He was an American tenor saxophonist, often called the “Wild Man of the Tenor Sax” because of his free and energetic playing style. Cobb wrote both the words and music for the jazz song “Smooth Sailing,” which was released in 1951.
Illinois Jacquet
Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet (October 30, 1922 – July 22, 2004) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He is best known for his solo on “Flying Home,” which is considered the first R&B saxophone solo. He also co-wrote the jazz standard “Don’cha Go ‘Way Mad.” Although he helped create the honking tenor saxophone style that became a common part of jazz and early rock and roll, Jacquet was also able to play creatively and beautifully on both fast-paced songs and slow, emotional pieces.
Buddy Tate
George Holmes “Buddy” Tate was born on February 22, 1913, and passed away on February 10, 2001. He was an American jazz musician who played the saxophone and clarinet.
Herschel Evans
Herschel “Tex” Evans was born on March 9, 1909, and passed away on February 9, 1939. He was an American tenor saxophonist who played in the Count Basie Orchestra. He also performed with Lionel Hampton and Buck Clayton.
Chu Berry
Leon Brown “Chu” Berry (September 13, 1908 – October 30, 1941) was an American jazz saxophone player during the 1930s. He is best known for being part of singer Cab Calloway’s big band. According to music critic Gary Giddins, other musicians called him “Chu” because he either chewed on the mouthpiece of his saxophone or because he had a Fu Manchu mustache.
Coleman Hawkins
Coleman Randolph Hawkins (November 21, 1904 – May 19, 1969), nicknamed “Hawk” and sometimes “Bean,” was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was one of the first well-known jazz musicians to play the tenor saxophone. Joachim E.
Ben Webster
Benjamin Francis Webster was born on March 27, 1909, and died on September 20, 1973. He was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He played music in the United States and Europe.
Johnny Hodges
John Cornelius Hodges was born on July 25, 1907, and died on May 11, 1970. He was an American alto saxophonist who is most famous for his solo performances with Duke Ellington’s big band. Hodges played the lead alto saxophone in the saxophone section for many years.
Benny Carter
Bennett Lester Carter was born on August 8, 1907, and died on July 12, 2003. He was an American musician who played the saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, and wrote music. He also led bands and created musical arrangements.
Vic Dickenson
Victor Dickenson was born on August 6, 1906, and died on November 16, 1984. He was an American jazz trombonist. His career began in the 1920s and continued through collaborations with musicians such as Count Basie from 1940 to 1941, Sidney Bechet in 1941, and Earl Hines.