#bornonthisday

🎹 Billy Kyle – The brilliant pianist known for his light, fluent touch and his iconic 13-year run as a key member of Louis Armstrong's All Stars.

Happy July 13th! Today we are honoring three absolute giants of jazz who changed the sound of music forever: the radical avant-garde pioneer Albert Ayler, the foundational "Walker" of the bass line Leroy Vinnegar, and the soul of the New Orleans clarinet revival, George Lewis. Drop your favorite track from these legends in the comments!

Let’s honor the incredible legacies of Paul Gonsalves, "Big John" Patton, and Conte Candoli on their birthdays. Their music shaped generations of jazz. Which of these legends is spinning on your record player today?

Today we are celebrating the incredible legacies of Kirk Whalum and Peter Cincotti! Kirk has spent decades defining the sound of smooth jazz and R&B saxophone (plus that iconic solo on Whitney Houston’s "I Will Always Love You"), while Peter shook up the jazz world by becoming the youngest artist to top the Billboard jazz charts at just 19 years old. Drop a comment below to wish them a happy birthday!

Happy Birthday to two incredible forces in jazz history! Today, we look back at Julian Priester, the trombone master whose resume reads like a Jazz Hall of Fame—Sun Ra, Max Roach, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, and Herbie Hancock. We also celebrate Ike Sturm, the New York bassist and composer shaping the sound of modern jazz ministry and chamber ensembles.

Celebrating the incredible jazz legends born on June 27! From the brilliant, complex bebop piano lines of Elmo Hope to the rhythmic mastery of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz percussionist Bill Summers, today is packed with musical history. Which of their tracks is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Celebrate the legacy of legendary jazz musicians born on June 20th! From groundbreaking multi-instrumentalists to masterful trumpeters, these artists shaped the history of jazz music. Musicians Featured: • Eric Dolphy (June 20, 1928) – Renowned multi-instrumentalist, composer, and pioneer of the bass clarinet and flute in jazz. • Doc Evans (June 20, 1907) – Celebrated American jazz cornetist and a staple of the traditional jazz scene. • Thomas Jefferson (June 20, 1920) – Influential Dixieland jazz trumpeter heavily inspired by Louis Armstrong.

Today we spotlight three phenomenal artists who have shaped the sound of jazz across generations. Hit that follow button for your daily dose of jazz history!