Overview
I.
Jazz Today (1990-2000)
II.
Important Figures in Today’s Jazz Scene
III.
Jazz Tomorrow
IV.
Cultural Implications
Jazz Timeline
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A. No Labels
1.
Michael Brecker (1949-2007), tenor saxophone
2.
Don Byron, clarinet
3.
James Carter, saxophone
4.
Jack DeJohnette, drums
5.
Dave Douglas, trumpet
6.
Kenny Garrett, alto saxophone
7.
Dave Holland, bass
8.
Keith Jarrett, piano
9.
Branford Marsalis, tenor saxophone
10.
Pat Metheny, guitar
11.
David Murray, saxophone
12.
Danilo Perez, piano
13.
John Scofield, guitar
14.
Jeff "Tain" Watts, drums
B. Straight Ahead
Terence Blanchard, trumpet
Cyrus Chestnut, piano
Roy Hargrove, trumpet
Wynton Marsalis, trumpet
Christian McBride, bass
Joshua Redman, tenor sax
Nicholas Payton, trumpet
Marcus Roberts, piano
Wallace Roney, trumpet
Jacky Terrasson, piano
Bobby Watson, alto saxophone
C. M-Base
Steve Coleman, alto saxophone
Greg Osby, alto saxophone
Gary Thomas, tenor saxophone and flute
D. Acid Jazz
Digable Planets
Groove Collective
Us3
E. Women in Jazz (instrumental)
Toshiko Akiyoshi, composer/arranger
Geri Allen, piano
Lynne Arriale, piano
Cindy Blackman, drums
Carla Bley, piano
Jane Ira Bloom, soprano saxophone
Joanne Brackeen, piano
Terri Lyne Carrington, drums
Regina Carter, violin
Joyce DiCamillo, piano
DIVA (all-female big band)
Eliane Elias, piano
Bobbi Humphrey, flute
Ingrid Jensen, trumpet
15.
Shannon LeClaire, alto saxophone
16.
Myra Melford, piano
17.
Renee Rosnes, piano
18.
Patrice Rushen, piano
19.
Maria Schneider, composer/arranger
20.
Rachel Z, piano
F. Women in Jazz (vocal)
Patricia Barber
Carmen Bradford
Dee Dee Bridgewater
Rosemary Clooney
Meredith D'Ambrosio
Dominque Eade
Nnenna Freelon
Lisa Henry
Shirley Horn
Sheila Jordan
Nancy King
Diana Krall
Abbey Lincoln
Claire Martin
Diane Reeves
Carol Sloane
Teri Thornton
Roseanna Vitro
Cassandra Wilson
Michael Brecker plays Nothing Personal