1.
Michael Brecker
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2.
Charlie Parker (1920–1955), (alto, tenor)
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3.
John Coltrane (1926–1967), (tenor, soprano, alto)
One of the most recognized names in Jazz, Coltrane was awarded the Pulitzer Prize Special Citation for his "masterful improvisation, supreme musicianship and iconic centrality to the history of jazz."
1 point - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
4.
Lester Young (1909–1959), (tenor)
0 points - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
5.
Tex Beneke (1914–2000), (tenor)
0 points - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
6.
Dexter Gordon (1923–1990), (tenor)
0 points - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
7.
Sonny Stitt (1924–1982), (alto, tenor, baritone)
0 points - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
8.
Art Pepper (1925–1982), (alto, tenor)
0 points - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
9.
Stan Getz (1927–1991), (tenor)
0 points - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
10.
Gerry Mulligan (1927–1996), (baritone)
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11.
Lee Konitz (born 1927), (alto, soprano)
Konitz is considered one of the driving forces of Cool Jazz. He was one of the few altoists to retain a distinctive sound in the 40s in spite of Charlie Parkers influence.
0 points - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
12.
Warne Marsh (1927–1987), (tenor)
Warne's restrained, cerebral playing first came to prominence in the 1950s as a protege of pianist Lennie Tristano. It really earned attention in the 1970s as a member of Supersax.
0 points - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
13.
Cannonball Adderley (1928–1975), (alto)
0 points - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
14.
Johnny Griffin (1928–2008), (tenor)
0 points - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
15.
Sonny Rollins (born 1930), (tenor, soprano)
He is an American jazz sax player who has had several of his pieces to become standards.
0 points - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
16.
Wayne Shorter (born 1933), (tenor, soprano)
According to Wikipedia: He is generally acknowledged to be jazz's greatest living composer, and many of his compositions have become standards.
0 points - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
17.
Ornette Coleman (born 1935), (tenor)
0 points - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
18.
Albert Alyer (1936–1970), (alto, tenor, soprano)
0 points - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
19.
Joe Henderson (1937–2001), (tenor)
0 points - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
20.
Bobby Wellins (born 1936), (tenor)
0 points - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
21.
Joe Lovano (born 1952), (tenor, alto)
0 points - added 12 years ago by AmandaSL -
22.
Zoot Sims (1925–1985), (tenor, soprano, alto, baritone
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