SettingsVerve Records artists
Abbey Lincoln
Anna Marie Wooldridge (August 6, 1930 – August 14, 2010), better known by her stage name Abbey Lincoln, was a jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress.
Anna Marie Wooldridge (August 6, 1930 – August 14, 2010), better known by her stage name Abbey Lincoln, was a jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress.
Ahmad Jamal
Ahmad Jamal (born July 2, 1930 as Frederick Russell Jones) is an innovative and influential American jazz pianist, composer, and educator.
Ahmad Jamal (born July 2, 1930 as Frederick Russell Jones) is an innovative and influential American jazz pianist, composer, and educator.
Alan Shorter
Alan Shorter was a free jazz trumpet and flugelhorn player, and the older brother of composer and saxophone player Wayne Shorter.
Alan Shorter was a free jazz trumpet and flugelhorn player, and the older brother of composer and saxophone player Wayne Shorter.
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim, also known as Tom Jobim, was a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist.
Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim, also known as Tom Jobim, was a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist.
Antônio Carlos Jobim
Antonio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim (January 25, 1927December 8, 1994), also known as Tom Jobim, was a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist.
Antonio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim (January 25, 1927December 8, 1994), also known as Tom Jobim, was a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist.
Art Tatum
Arthur "Art" Tatum, Jr. (October 13, 1909 – November 5, 1956) was an American jazz pianist and virtuoso who played with phenomenal facility despite being nearly blind since birth.
Arthur "Art" Tatum, Jr. (October 13, 1909 – November 5, 1956) was an American jazz pianist and virtuoso who played with phenomenal facility despite being nearly blind since birth.
Arthur Prysock
Arthur Prysock (January 2, 1929 – June 7, 1997) was an American jazz singer best known for his live shows and his baritone influenced by Billy Eckstine.
Arthur Prysock (January 2, 1929 – June 7, 1997) was an American jazz singer best known for his live shows and his baritone influenced by Billy Eckstine.
Bebel Gilberto
Bebel Gilberto (born Isabel Gilberto de Oliveira on May 12, 1966 in New York City) is a Brazilian popular singer often associated with bossa nova.
Bebel Gilberto (born Isabel Gilberto de Oliveira on May 12, 1966 in New York City) is a Brazilian popular singer often associated with bossa nova.
Bill Evans
William John Evans, known as Bill Evans (August 16, 1929–September 15, 1980) was an American jazz pianist.
William John Evans, known as Bill Evans (August 16, 1929–September 15, 1980) was an American jazz pianist.
Billy Mitchell (jazz musician)
Billy Mitchell (b. Kansas City, Missouri, November 3, 1926; d. Rockville Centre, NY, April 18, 2001) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist best known for his work with Woody Herman when he repl...
Billy Mitchell (b. Kansas City, Missouri, November 3, 1926; d. Rockville Centre, NY, April 18, 2001) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist best known for his work with Woody Herman when he repl...
Bola Sete
Bola Sete (born Djalma de Andrade) (July 16, 1923 – February 14, 1987) was a Brazilian guitarist.
Bola Sete (born Djalma de Andrade) (July 16, 1923 – February 14, 1987) was a Brazilian guitarist.
Brian Blade
Brian Blade in Shreveport, Louisiana is an American jazz drummer, composer, session musician, and singer-songwriter.
Brian Blade in Shreveport, Louisiana is an American jazz drummer, composer, session musician, and singer-songwriter.
Cannonball Adderley
Julian Edwin "Cannonball" Adderley was a jazz alto saxophonist of the hard bop era of the 1950s and 1960s.
Julian Edwin "Cannonball" Adderley was a jazz alto saxophonist of the hard bop era of the 1950s and 1960s.
Chico O'Farrill
Arturo "Chico" O'Farrill (October 28, 1921, in Havana - June 27, 2001, in New York City, New York USA) was a composer-arranger best known for his work in the Latin idiom, although he also compo...
Arturo "Chico" O'Farrill (October 28, 1921, in Havana - June 27, 2001, in New York City, New York USA) was a composer-arranger best known for his work in the Latin idiom, although he also compo...
Coleman Hawkins
Coleman Randolph Hawkins (November 21, 1904 – May 19, 1969) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.
Coleman Randolph Hawkins (November 21, 1904 – May 19, 1969) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.
Curtis Amy
Curtis Amy (October 11, 1929 – June 5, 2002) was an American West Coast jazz musician known for his work on tenor saxophone.
Curtis Amy (October 11, 1929 – June 5, 2002) was an American West Coast jazz musician known for his work on tenor saxophone.
Diana Krall
Diana Jean Krall, OC, OBC is a Canadian jazz pianist and singer, known for her contralto vocals.
Diana Jean Krall, OC, OBC is a Canadian jazz pianist and singer, known for her contralto vocals.
Dizzy Gillespie
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie (; October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and, occasionally, singer.
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie (; October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer and, occasionally, singer.
DJ Shadow
Joshua Paul "Josh" Davis better known as DJ Shadow is an American music producer, DJ and songwriter.
Joshua Paul "Josh" Davis better known as DJ Shadow is an American music producer, DJ and songwriter.
Donald Byrd
Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II, is an American jazz and rhythm and blues trumpeter.
Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II, is an American jazz and rhythm and blues trumpeter.
Dory Previn
Dory Previn, born Dorothy Veronica Langan (October 22, 1925February 14, 2012), was an American lyricist, singer-songwriter and poet.
Dory Previn, born Dorothy Veronica Langan (October 22, 1925February 14, 2012), was an American lyricist, singer-songwriter and poet.
Ed Thigpen
Edmund Leonard "Ed" Thigpen was an American jazz drummer, best known for his work with the Oscar Peterson trio from 1959 to 1965.
Edmund Leonard "Ed" Thigpen was an American jazz drummer, best known for his work with the Oscar Peterson trio from 1959 to 1965.
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Jane Fitzgerald , also known as the "First Lady of Song," "Queen of Jazz," and "Lady Ella," was an American jazz and song vocalist.
Ella Jane Fitzgerald , also known as the "First Lady of Song," "Queen of Jazz," and "Lady Ella," was an American jazz and song vocalist.
Etta James
Etta James was an American singer.
Etta James was an American singer.
Flip Phillips
Flip Phillips (March 26, 1915 – August 17, 2001) was an American jazz tenor saxophone and clarinet player.
Flip Phillips (March 26, 1915 – August 17, 2001) was an American jazz tenor saxophone and clarinet player.
Frank Morgan (musician)
Frank Morgan (December 23, 1933 - December 14, 2007) was a jazz saxophonist with a career spanning more than 50 years.
Frank Morgan (December 23, 1933 - December 14, 2007) was a jazz saxophonist with a career spanning more than 50 years.
Frank Zappa
Frank Vincent Zappa (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American composer, singer-songwriter, electric guitarist, recording engineer, record producer and film director.
Frank Vincent Zappa (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American composer, singer-songwriter, electric guitarist, recording engineer, record producer and film director.
Gary McFarland
Gary McFarland was an influential composer, arranger, vibraphonist and vocalist, prominent on Verve and Impulse! Records during the 1960s, when he made "one of the more significant contributors ...
Gary McFarland was an influential composer, arranger, vibraphonist and vocalist, prominent on Verve and Impulse! Records during the 1960s, when he made "one of the more significant contributors ...
Gene Krupa
Gene Krupa was an American jazz and big band drummer and composer, known for his highly energetic and flamboyant style.
Gene Krupa was an American jazz and big band drummer and composer, known for his highly energetic and flamboyant style.
George Benson
George Benson is a ten Grammy Award winning American musician, whose production career began at the age of twenty-one as a jazz guitarist.
George Benson is a ten Grammy Award winning American musician, whose production career began at the age of twenty-one as a jazz guitarist.
Gerry Mulligan
Gerald Joseph "Gerry" Mulligan was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer and arranger.
Gerald Joseph "Gerry" Mulligan was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer and arranger.
Gigi Gryce
Gigi Gryce was an American saxophonist, flautist, clarinetist, composer, arranger, educator, and big band bandleader.
Gigi Gryce was an American saxophonist, flautist, clarinetist, composer, arranger, educator, and big band bandleader.
Gil Evans
Gil Evans was a jazz pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader, active in the United States.
Gil Evans was a jazz pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader, active in the United States.
Graham Haynes
Graham Haynes (born 16 September 1960 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American cornetist, trumpeter and composer, the son of jazz drummer Roy Haynes.
Graham Haynes (born 16 September 1960 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American cornetist, trumpeter and composer, the son of jazz drummer Roy Haynes.
Herb Ellis
Mitchell Herbert "Herb" Ellis (August 4, 1921 – March 28, 2010) was an American jazz guitarist.
Mitchell Herbert "Herb" Ellis (August 4, 1921 – March 28, 2010) was an American jazz guitarist.
Herbie Mann
Herbert Jay Solomon (April 16, 1930 – July 1, 2003), better known as Herbie Mann, was an American jazz flutist and important early practitioner of world music.
Herbert Jay Solomon (April 16, 1930 – July 1, 2003), better known as Herbie Mann, was an American jazz flutist and important early practitioner of world music.
Howard Johnson (jazz musician)
Howard Lewis Johnson (born August 7, 1941) in Montgomery, Alabama, is an American jazz musician known mainly for his work on tuba and baritone saxophone, although he also plays the bass clarine...
Howard Lewis Johnson (born August 7, 1941) in Montgomery, Alabama, is an American jazz musician known mainly for his work on tuba and baritone saxophone, although he also plays the bass clarine...
Howard Roberts
Howard Roberts (October 2, 1929 – June 28, 1992) was an American jazz guitarist, educator and session musician.
Howard Roberts (October 2, 1929 – June 28, 1992) was an American jazz guitarist, educator and session musician.
Hugh Masekela
Hugh Ramopolo Masekela is a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, and singer.
Hugh Ramopolo Masekela is a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, and singer.
Illinois Jacquet
Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, best remembered for his solo on "Flying Home", critically recognized as the first R&B saxophone solo.
Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, best remembered for his solo on "Flying Home", critically recognized as the first R&B saxophone solo.
Jackie McLean
John Lenwood McLean was an American jazz alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator, and is a member of the DownBeat Hall of Fame, born in New York City.
John Lenwood McLean was an American jazz alto saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator, and is a member of the DownBeat Hall of Fame, born in New York City.
Jeffery Smith
Jeffery Smith is a baritone jazz vocal recording artist, perhaps best known for his albums on Verve, among them his distinctive debut release produced by Shirley Horn, and his self-produced reco...
Jeffery Smith is a baritone jazz vocal recording artist, perhaps best known for his albums on Verve, among them his distinctive debut release produced by Shirley Horn, and his self-produced reco...
Jerome Richardson
Jerome Richardson (December 25, 1920 – June 23, 2000) was an American jazz musician, tenor saxophonist, and flute player, who also played alto sax, baritone sax, clarinet and piccolo.
Jerome Richardson (December 25, 1920 – June 23, 2000) was an American jazz musician, tenor saxophonist, and flute player, who also played alto sax, baritone sax, clarinet and piccolo.
Jim Hall (musician)
James Stanley Hall (born December 4, 1930, Buffalo, New York) is an American jazz guitarist, composer and arranger.
James Stanley Hall (born December 4, 1930, Buffalo, New York) is an American jazz guitarist, composer and arranger.
Jimmy Giuffre
James Peter Giuffre (April 26, 1921 – April 24, 2008) was an American jazz clarinet and saxophone player, composer and arranger.
James Peter Giuffre (April 26, 1921 – April 24, 2008) was an American jazz clarinet and saxophone player, composer and arranger.
Jimmy Heath
James Edward Heath (born October 25, 1926), nicknamed Little Bird, is an American jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger.
James Edward Heath (born October 25, 1926), nicknamed Little Bird, is an American jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger.
Jimmy Smith (musician)
Jimmy Smith was a jazz musician whose performances on the Hammond B-3 electric organ helped to popularize the instrument.
Jimmy Smith was a jazz musician whose performances on the Hammond B-3 electric organ helped to popularize the instrument.
John Klemmer
John Klemmer (born July 3, 1946) is an American saxophonist, composer, song writer and arranger.
John Klemmer (born July 3, 1946) is an American saxophonist, composer, song writer and arranger.
Junior Mance
Julian Clifford Mance, Jr. (known as Junior Mance, born 10 October 1928, Evanston, Illinois) is an American jazz pianist and composer.
Julian Clifford Mance, Jr. (known as Junior Mance, born 10 October 1928, Evanston, Illinois) is an American jazz pianist and composer.
Kenyon Hopkins
Kenyon Hopkins (January 15, 1912 – April 7, 1983) was an American composer who composed many film scores in a jazz idiom.
Kenyon Hopkins (January 15, 1912 – April 7, 1983) was an American composer who composed many film scores in a jazz idiom.
Kurt Rosenwinkel
Kurt Rosenwinkel is an American jazz guitarist and keyboardist who came to prominence in the 1990s.
Kurt Rosenwinkel is an American jazz guitarist and keyboardist who came to prominence in the 1990s.
Labelle
Labelle is an American all female singing group who were a popular vocal group of the 1960s and 1970s.
Labelle is an American all female singing group who were a popular vocal group of the 1960s and 1970s.
Lee Konitz
Lee Konitz (born October 13, 1927) is an American jazz composer and alto saxophonist born in Chicago, Illinois.
Lee Konitz (born October 13, 1927) is an American jazz composer and alto saxophonist born in Chicago, Illinois.
Leila Pinheiro
Leila Pinheiro (born on October 16, 1960 in Belém) is a Brazilian Bossa Nova singer, pianist and composer.
Leila Pinheiro (born on October 16, 1960 in Belém) is a Brazilian Bossa Nova singer, pianist and composer.
Loreena McKennitt
Loreena Isabel Irene McKennitt, CM, OM, is a Canadian singer, composer, harpist, accordionist and pianist who writes, records and performs world music with Celtic and Middle Eastern themes.
Loreena Isabel Irene McKennitt, CM, OM, is a Canadian singer, composer, harpist, accordionist and pianist who writes, records and performs world music with Celtic and Middle Eastern themes.
Louie Bellson
Luigi Paulino Alfredo Francesco Antonio Balassoni, known by the stage name Louie Bellson, was an Italian-American jazz drummer.
Luigi Paulino Alfredo Francesco Antonio Balassoni, known by the stage name Louie Bellson, was an Italian-American jazz drummer.
Luis Salinas
Luis Salinas is an Argentine jazz guitarist who plays both electric and nylon string guitars.
Luis Salinas is an Argentine jazz guitarist who plays both electric and nylon string guitars.
Luiz Bonfá
Luiz Floriano Bonfá (often seen as Luis Bonfá) (October 17, 1922January 12, 2001) was a Brazilian guitarist and composer.
Luiz Floriano Bonfá (often seen as Luis Bonfá) (October 17, 1922January 12, 2001) was a Brazilian guitarist and composer.
Luiz Henrique Rosa
Luiz Henrique Rosa, (November 25, 1938 - July 9, 1985), also known as Luiz Henrique, was a Brazilian musician and soccer player.
Luiz Henrique Rosa, (November 25, 1938 - July 9, 1985), also known as Luiz Henrique, was a Brazilian musician and soccer player.
Morgana King
Morgana King is an American singer and actress.
Morgana King is an American singer and actress.
Nat Adderley
Nathaniel Adderley was an American jazz cornet and trumpet player who played in the hard bop and soul jazz genres.
Nathaniel Adderley was an American jazz cornet and trumpet player who played in the hard bop and soul jazz genres.
Nico
Nico was a German singer, lyricist, composer, musician, fashion model, and actress, who initially rose to fame as a Warhol Superstar in the 1960s.
Nico was a German singer, lyricist, composer, musician, fashion model, and actress, who initially rose to fame as a Warhol Superstar in the 1960s.
Oliver Nelson
Oliver Edward Nelson (June 4, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri – October 28, 1975) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger and composer.
Oliver Edward Nelson (June 4, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri – October 28, 1975) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger and composer.
Phil Woods
Philip Wells Woods is an American jazz bebop alto saxophonist, clarinetist, bandleader and composer.
Philip Wells Woods is an American jazz bebop alto saxophonist, clarinetist, bandleader and composer.
Queen Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens, better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper, and actress.
Dana Elaine Owens, better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper, and actress.
Rahsaan Roland Kirk
Rahsaan Roland Kirk was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist who played tenor saxophone, flute and many other instruments.
Rahsaan Roland Kirk was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist who played tenor saxophone, flute and many other instruments.
Randy Weston
Randy Weston (born April 6, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York), is an American jazz pianist and composer, of Jamaican parentage.
Randy Weston (born April 6, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York), is an American jazz pianist and composer, of Jamaican parentage.
Rhett Miller
Stewart Ransom Miller II , better-known as Rhett Miller is the lead singer of the alternative country band Old 97's and a successful solo musician.
Stewart Ransom Miller II , better-known as Rhett Miller is the lead singer of the alternative country band Old 97's and a successful solo musician.
Rory Gallagher
William Rory Gallagher, ; 2 March 1948 – 14 June 1995, was an Irish blues-rock multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and bandleader.
William Rory Gallagher, ; 2 March 1948 – 14 June 1995, was an Irish blues-rock multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and bandleader.
Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player.
Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player.
Slide Hampton
Locksley Wellington "Slide" Hampton (born April 21, 1932) is an American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger.
Locksley Wellington "Slide" Hampton (born April 21, 1932) is an American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger.
Sonny Stitt
Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 – July 22, 1982), was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom.
Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 – July 22, 1982), was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom.
Sphere (band)
Sphere were an American jazz ensemble which began as a tribute to Thelonious Monk.
Sphere were an American jazz ensemble which began as a tribute to Thelonious Monk.
Stephen Scott (jazz pianist)
Stephen Scott (born 1969) is an African American jazz pianist.
Stephen Scott (born 1969) is an African American jazz pianist.
Steve Lacy
Steve Lacy (July 23, 1934 – June 4, 2004), born Steven Norman Lackritz in New York City, was a jazz saxophonist and composer recognized as one of the important players of soprano saxophone.
Steve Lacy (July 23, 1934 – June 4, 2004), born Steven Norman Lackritz in New York City, was a jazz saxophonist and composer recognized as one of the important players of soprano saxophone.
Sweets Edison
Harry "Sweets" Edison (October 10, 1915 – July 27, 1999), born in Columbus, Ohio, was an American jazz trumpeter and member of the Count Basie Orchestra.
Harry "Sweets" Edison (October 10, 1915 – July 27, 1999), born in Columbus, Ohio, was an American jazz trumpeter and member of the Count Basie Orchestra.
Taste (band)
Taste was an Irish rock and blues band formed in 1966 and gained fame in large part, because of their unique style, and the talent and charisma of the band's founder, songwriter and musician Ror...
Taste was an Irish rock and blues band formed in 1966 and gained fame in large part, because of their unique style, and the talent and charisma of the band's founder, songwriter and musician Ror...
Teri Thornton
Teri Thornton, born Shirley Enid Avery (September 1, 1934, Detroit, Michigan - May 2, 2000, Englewood, New Jersey) was an American jazz singer.
Teri Thornton, born Shirley Enid Avery (September 1, 1934, Detroit, Michigan - May 2, 2000, Englewood, New Jersey) was an American jazz singer.
Terry Callier
Terrence O. Callier, known as Terry Callier (born May 24, 1945, Chicago, Illinois) is an American jazz, soul and folk guitarist and singer-songwriter.
Terrence O. Callier, known as Terry Callier (born May 24, 1945, Chicago, Illinois) is an American jazz, soul and folk guitarist and singer-songwriter.
Terry Gibbs
Terry Gibbs (born Julius Gubenko on 13 October 1924) is an American jazz vibraphonist and band leader.
Terry Gibbs (born Julius Gubenko on 13 October 1924) is an American jazz vibraphonist and band leader.
Till Brönner
Till Brönner is a German jazz musician, trumpet player, singer, composer, arranger and producer.
Till Brönner is a German jazz musician, trumpet player, singer, composer, arranger and producer.
Tommy Flanagan
Thomas Lee Flanagan was an American jazz pianist born in Detroit, Michigan, particularly remembered for his work with Ella Fitzgerald.
Thomas Lee Flanagan was an American jazz pianist born in Detroit, Michigan, particularly remembered for his work with Ella Fitzgerald.
Tony Scott (musician)
Tony Scott was a jazz clarinetist known for an interest in folk music around the world.
Tony Scott was a jazz clarinetist known for an interest in folk music around the world.
Val Valentin
Val Valentin, is an internationally renowned recording engineer, mixing engineer, and director of engineering, whose vast discography reads like a who's who of modern popular music and include...
Val Valentin, is an internationally renowned recording engineer, mixing engineer, and director of engineering, whose vast discography reads like a who's who of modern popular music and include...
Walter Wanderley
Walter Wanderley (12 May 1932 – 4 September 1986), pronounced "VON-DER-LAY", was an organist and pianist, born in Recife, Brazil and best known for his lounge and bossa nova music.
Walter Wanderley (12 May 1932 – 4 September 1986), pronounced "VON-DER-LAY", was an organist and pianist, born in Recife, Brazil and best known for his lounge and bossa nova music.
Will Downing
Will Downing (b.Wilfred Downing, November 29, 1963, Brooklyn, New York), is an American singer-songwriter and producer.
Will Downing (b.Wilfred Downing, November 29, 1963, Brooklyn, New York), is an American singer-songwriter and producer.