Celebrate black artists who defined jazz
Black musicians have played a significant role in the evolution of jazz. Whether you’re in the mood for reposeful piano or upbeat trumpets, here are some of my personal favourites to tap your toes to.
- In a Sentimental Mood — Duke Ellington
- Cocktails For Two — Coleman Hawkins
- I Ain’t Got Nobody — Earl Hines
- Blue in Green — Miles Davis
- My One and Only Love — John Coltrane
- Ain’t Misbehavin’ — Fats Waller
- All Of Me — Roy Eldridge
- ’Round Midnight — Thelonious Monk
- Cornet Chop Suey — Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five
- Petite Fleur — Sidney Bechet
- Flight of the Foo Birds — Count Basie
- Blue Skies — Art Tatum
Listen to this playlist on Spotify by searching Ontarion Web.
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