Melba Doretta Liston (January 13, 1926 – April 23, 1999) was an American jazz trombonist, arranger, and composer. Other than those playing in all-female

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'William Thomas Strayhorn (November 29, 1915 – May 31, 1967) was an American jazz composer, pianist, lyricist, and

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John Aaron Lewis (May 3, 1920 – March 29, 2001) was an American jazz pianist,

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was an American composer and arranger of choral music. He was best known for his settings of spirituals. Hogan was a pianist, conductor, and arranger of international renown. His works are celebrated and

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Oliver Edward Nelson (June 4, 1932 – October 28, 1975)

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