John (Johnny) Royce Mathis
Born September 30, 1935 Recording Artist John Royce Mathis was [...]
Ray Charles Robinson, Sr.
September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004 Recording Artist / [...]
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones (aka “Nas”)
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Roy Edward Ayers, Jr.
September 10, 1940 - March 4, 2025 Musician / Composer [...]
Lena Mary Calhoun Horne
June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010 Recording Artist / [...]
Louis Daniel Armstrong
August 4, 1901* – July 6, 1971 Musician / Singer [...]
Prince Rogers Nelson
June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016 Musician / Producer [...]
Edward K. “Duke” Ellington
April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974 Bandleader / Composer [...]
William “Count” Basie
Musician / Bandleader / Composer August 21, 1904 – April [...]
Charles Mingus, Jr.
April 22, 1922 – January 5, 1979 Musician / Composer [...]