Who are the most popular jazz artists?

Who are good jazz artists out right now?

  • Can be anything from vocal jazz to swing to big band or classic jazz. Just looking for new artists

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    This is a great question that has so many answers! This is by no means a complete list but here are some big names you can check out who are currently in the scene: Sax: Chris Potter, Joshua Redman, Kenny Garrett, Dick Oatts, Rich Perry, Branford Marsalis Trumpet: Terence Blanchard, Roy Hargrove, Nicholas Payton, Wynton Marsalis Trombone: Elliot Mason, Delfeayo Marsalis, Wycliffe Gordon, John Fedchock Piano: Brad Mehldau, Keith Jarrett, Aaron Parks, Robert Glasper, Aaron Goldberg Guitar: Pat Metheny, Kurt Rosenwinkel, John Scofield, Ben Monder Bass: John Pattitucci, Christian McBride, Scot Colley, John Clayton Drums: Jack Dejohnette, Brian Blade, Eric Harland, Jeff Hamilton Big Bands: Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra, Clayton-Hamilton Big Band

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Check out Jon Crowley, Michael Janisch, Vijay Iyer, The Bad Plus among others. http://www.squidoo.com/best-jazz-albums

Nathan Dee

If you mean 21st century contemporary era try the following new artists:- Dee Dee Bridgewater ( voc ),James Carter ( various reeds),Regina Carter ( vln),Ravi Coltrane ( tnr-sop ),Joey Francesco (ogn),Bill Frisell (gtr),Roy Hargrove (tpt), Shirley Horne ( voc pno),Charlie Hunter (gtr),Vijay Iyer (pno comp),Nora Jones (voc pno),Diana Krall ( voc pno),Birelli Lagrene (gtr),Joe Lovano ( various reeds dms), Medeski,Martin,Wood ( instrumental group ),Greg Osby (alt.sop sax),William Parker ( bass),Joshua Redman ( tnr.sop .sax),Jeff 'Tain' Watts ( dms),John Zorn (alto. comp).

STAN V

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