Occupation – Bandleader
King Curtis (1934-1971)
King Curtis, a famed saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and producer, was one of the most influential musicians of his generation. He...
Jon Batiste (1986- )
Jonathan (“Jon”) Michael Batiste is an American bandleader, composer, arranger, actor, “harmonabord” player, and television personality. He was born on...
William Allen (Count) Basie (1904-1984)
A jazz pianist and bandleader, Count Basie was one of the leading musicians of the Big Band “Swing” era. His...
Edward “Duke” Ellington (1899-1974)
Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington is one of the greatest jazz composers, performers, and bandleaders in American history. His compositions, and...
W.C. Handy (1873-1958)
Musician and composer William Christopher “W.C.” Handy was born on November 16, 1873, in Florence, Alabama. Widely known as the...
