People called me "Satchmo" or "Pops." I influenced jazz trumpet players and singers throughout the 20th century and I have been recognized as one of the greatest musicians of all time having a major role in the creation of modern jazz. My music and my infectious smile made me a musical ambassador known around the world.

I was a hugely popular pianist, composer and big-band leader. Although I was one of the most important band leaders in music, I also excelled in a variety of other genres, including gospel, blues, classical, popular and soundtrack. Because of my charisma and inventive use of my orchestra, I am essentially responsible for making jazz an art form, similar to classical music.

I am one of the most influential jazz pianists of the 20th century. I was known for my complex and dissonant harmonies as well as my eccentric persona.

I was an American jazz trumpet player, singer, composer and bandleader. I was very significant in the development of bebop and modern jazz and I am known by my bent trumpet bell and my big puffy cheeks

I am a trumpet player and one of the central figures of jazz in the 20th century. I was at the forefront of multiple musical developments and the emergence of a plenitude of styles and my album, "Kind of Blue" is considered my many to be the most iconic jazz album of all time.

I was known simply as "Bird." I was an alto sax virtuoso and I paved the way for saxophonists who followed me.

I am one of the most influential female jazz vocalists, whose style has been studied by nearly every female vocalist who came after me. I recorded one of the most important songs in the twentieth century, "Strange Fruit."

I am known as the "First Lady of Song." I was an American jazz and song vocalist who interpreted much of the Great American Songbook and one of the first jazz vocalists to make scat singing an art form.

I was the finest jazz tenor and soprano sax players. My intense improvisations was my hallmark sound.

I was a groundbreaking pianist, organist, composer and bandleader. I led one of the most successful big bands in history and I jump-started the solo careers of many of my band members.

I was an acclaimed bass virtuoso, composer, and band leader. I was also known for my bad temper on stage.

I was mostly known for my contribution as a be bop drummer and for launching the careers of many young artists. My famous group was called "The Jazz Messengers."