Whilst the main focus of the Jazz Views site is to bring you the newest cutting edge jazz from around the world, we have a growing review archive of articles which recap some of the greatest jazz musicians, best jazz albums and most popular songs of all time…
10 essential British Jazz albums
It is now an acknowledged fact that jazz is an international language. As the music spread from the United States to Europe the UK and beyond, each country over time found its own identity and way of presenting the music, and creating their own identity and sound....
10 of the Most Famous Jazz Saxophone Players of All Time
Whilst it feels impossible to limit an article to just ten of the most famous saxophone players in jazz, we’ve attempted to do just that. These iconic jazz musicians have influenced not just their peers but also had a major stylistic impact on how the instrument can...
The Most Famous Jazz Albums of All Time (Best-Sellers In Jazz)
Whilst the topic of best jazz albums of all time may be deeply personal, there are a core of releases which can reasonably be labelled as some of the most famous given their critical acclaim, exceptional sales figures and awareness amongst even non-jazz fans. Whilst...
The Most Famous Duke Ellington Songs | Jazz Classics Series
As part of our deep dive into the best jazz compositions of all time, we take a look at some of the most famous Duke Ellington songs – aka the most famous jazz composer of the 20th Century. Edward Kennedy Ellington was born and raised in Washington D.C. on April 29,...
The Most Famous Jazz Guitarists Of All Time
In this article we dive into the history of some of the best jazz guitarists of all time. Who were they, what did they play and how did they change the course of the music for future generations? The importance of the guitar in the development of jazz cannot be...
The Most Famous Frank Sinatra Songs In Jazz History
As part of our journey through the best jazz songs of all time, we take a look at some of the most famous Frank Sinatra songs which make up the discography of ‘Ol Blue Eyes. It is irrefutable that Frank Sinatra was one of the greatest singers of the twentieth century....
Trailblazing Modern Jazz Trumpet Players to Discover
Of course, every fan loves to dive deep into the history of the music and check out the most famous jazz musicians of all time, but what about the current scene? Here’s our pick of some of the best modern jazz trumpet players. From the very beginnings of jazz, the...
The Big Band Era – top listening tips
The big band era of the 1930s and 1940s heralded the interest in jazz as a popular music to dance to as well as listen to. With a wide variety of swing and dance bands, and the widespread use of radio broadcasts form venues around America, jazz had never been so...
Essential Modern Jazz Guitarists (Guide)
Looking to expand your knowledge of the contemporary music scene? Here’s our pick of some of the most famous modern jazz guitarists you should check out… From the very origins of the music firstly the banjo and then the guitar have been a feature in jazz. More...
