B Jazz Musician Guides

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Ben Paterson

Piano · Hammond organ · Vocalist · Bandleader

Ben Paterson is a pianist, Hammond organist, vocalist, composer, and bandleader whose catalog connects Chicago blues-inflected jazz with New York small groups.

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Ben Street

Double bass · Ensemble member · Recording artist

Ben Street is a double bassist and ensemble musician whose work includes the Billy Hart Quartet, Danilo Pérez groups, and extensive New York recording.

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Ben Wendel

Saxophone and bassoon · Composer · Producer · Bandleader

Ben Wendel is a Brooklyn-based saxophonist, bassoonist, composer, producer, bandleader, and educator whose work joins ensembles and multimedia.

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Benny Benack III

Trumpet · Vocals · Composer · Bandleader

Benny Benack III is a Pittsburgh-born, New York-based trumpeter, vocalist, composer, bandleader, and educator leading small groups and collaborative projects.

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Benny Green

Piano · Composer · Bandleader · Educator

Benny Green is a pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator whose hard-bop leader catalog follows formative work with Art Blakey, Betty Carter, and Ray Brown.

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Bill Charlap

Piano · Bandleader · Educator · Concert curator

Bill Charlap is a pianist, bandleader, educator, and concert curator whose trio and duo recordings center on the American songbook.

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Bill Frisell

Guitar · Composer · Bandleader · Film composer

Bill Frisell is a guitarist, composer, and bandleader whose catalog connects jazz improvisation with song, chamber textures, film, and orchestral writing.

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Bill Stewart

Drums · Composer · Bandleader

Bill Stewart is a drummer, composer, and bandleader known for his leader recordings, John Scofield collaborations, and a long-running organ trio.

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Billy Mintz

Drums · Composer · Bandleader · Educator

Billy Mintz is a drummer, composer, bandleader, author, and educator whose work ranges from piano trios and creative-music groups to solo drums and large ensembles.

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Bob Sheppard

Saxophones · Flute · Clarinet · Educator

Bob Sheppard is a saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, bandleader, session musician, and educator whose work spans jazz groups, studios, and touring ensembles.

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Brad Mehldau

Piano · Composer · Arranger · Bandleader

Brad Mehldau is a pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader whose work moves among acoustic trios, solo piano, electronics, and chamber writing.

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Brandon Fields

Saxophone · Flute · Clarinet · Composer

Brandon Fields is a saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, composer, and bandleader whose solo records complement extensive jazz, pop, studio, and touring work.

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Brian Blade

Drums · Composer · Bandleader · Singer-songwriter

Brian Blade is a drummer, composer, bandleader, and singer-songwriter whose work centers on the Fellowship Band and wide-ranging collaborations.

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Brian Dickinson

Piano · Composer · Arranger · Educator

Brian Dickinson is a Canadian pianist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and educator with an extensive leader catalog and long-running Toronto teaching practice.

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Buster Williams

Double bass · Composer · Bandleader

Buster Williams is a double bassist, composer, and bandleader whose career connects Mwandishi, Sphere, the Something More ensemble, and a leader catalog.

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Byron Landham

Drums · Bandleader · Composer

Byron Landham is a Philadelphia drummer and bandleader whose work connects hard bop, soul jazz, organ groups, and an extensive touring practice.