Mary Lou Williams

Mary Lou Williams, New York, N.Y., ca. 1946.
Mary Lou Williams (May 8, 1910 – May 28, 1981) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. Williams wrote hundreds of compositions and arrangements, and recorded more than one hundred records. Wikipedia 

Fats Waller

Fats Waller (May 21, 1904 – December 15, 1943), born Thomas Wright Waller, was a jazz pianist, organist, composer, singer, and comedic entertainer. Waller was one of the most popular performers of his era, finding critical and commercial success in his homeland and in Europe. He was also a prolific songwriter and many songs he wrote or co-wrote are still popular, such as "Honeysuckle Rose", "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Squeeze Me".

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Jelly Roll Morton

Jelly Roll Morton and His Red Hot Peppers, Chicago, September 1926, Jelly Roll Morton is shown lecturing his very first Red Hot Peppers band. Standing left to right: Omer Simeon, Andrew Hilaire, John Lindsay, Johnny St. Cyr, Kid Ory and George Mitchell - courtesy of Ate van Delden

Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe (October 20, 1885 – July 10, 1941), known professionally as Jelly Roll Morton, was an American ragtime and early jazz pianist, band-leader and composer.

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Vintage Photo

The legendary Nat King Cole  and Mrs. Cole attending the 35th annual Academy Awards.

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