A flamboyant guitarist proving the idea that jazz and pop can co-exist.
Jazz in Pop: John Pizzarelli’s Double Exposure
Grover Washington Jr.’s Just the Two of Us
Many of Grover’s albums successfully proved that he was a new force in jazz, soul and R&B
Tony Williams, Drummer Extraordinaire with China Connection
The innovative drummer known for control of sticks and use of polyrhythms and metric modulation in jazz
Lester Young’s Smooth Tone
Many saxophonists have copied his improvisational smooth tone and relaxed lyrical style
Keiko Matsui’s Rose in Morocco
sensation Matsui’s blend of eastern flair music and American jazz is introspective and soothing