jazz musicians
Bebop ensemble members
Jazz musicians are performers who play jazz, the improvisational American music tradition rooted in blues, ragtime, and African American culture.
The term often carries connotations of artistic dedication and virtuosity: She dated jazz musicians throughout her twenties.
Jazz musician suggests someone committed to the craft, distinct from players who merely include jazz in their repertoire.
- bassistDeep-string instrumentalist
- walking bassStepwise rhythmic low accompaniment
- rhythm sectionTimekeeping instrumentalists in ensemble
- bebopperImprovising jazz artist
- drummerOne who keeps rhythm
pianist · clarinetist · saxophonist · vibraphonist · guitarist · horn section · bandleader · swing band · instrumentalists · trumpeter · cats · improvisers · combo · soloists · woodshedding · trombonist · sidemen · chops
- Americanspresidents, senators, governors, generals, authors
- entertainers in artactors, dancers, comedians, circus performers, film stars
- jazzbebop, swing era, hard bop, post-bop, improvisation
- LouisianiansCajuns, Creoles
- Prohibition EraProhibition, bootleggers, bootlegging, bootlegger, speakeasies
- performersactor, dancer, actress, singer, musician
jazz musicianssight-readers
Musicians who play unfamiliar scores immediately
session musicians · karaoke singers · conductors · accompanists · music box