John Coltrane was an American jazz saxophonist and composer who revolutionized the genre with his innovative improvisational techniques and spiritual exploration.
Art Blakey was a renowned American jazz drummer and bandleader, best known for his innovative polyrhythmic style and his influential ensemble, the Jazz Messengers.
Maynard Ferguson was a Canadian jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and educator known for his virtuosic playing and charismatic stage presence.