Famous Bandleader

The Most Famous Bandleader

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
James BrownMay 3, 1933AmericanJames Brown was an American musician and recording artist regarded as ‘The Godfather of Soul’
Duke EllingtonApril 29, 1899AmericanDuke Ellington was an American jazz composer and performer who is among one of the greatest names in the history of jazz
Benny GoodmanMay 30, 1909AmericanBenny Goodman was a leading jazz clarinet player and an outstanding bandleader of the Swing Era
Dizzy GillespieOctober 21, 1917AmericanDizzy Gillespie was one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all times
James Brown

James Brown

James Brown was an American musician and recording artist regarded as ‘The Godfather of Soul’

AmericanMay 3, 1933359 views

Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington was an American jazz composer and performer who is among one of the greatest names in the history of jazz

AmericanApril 29, 1899210 views

Benny Goodman

Benny Goodman was a leading jazz clarinet player and an outstanding bandleader of the Swing Era

AmericanMay 30, 1909198 views

Dizzy Gillespie

Dizzy Gillespie was one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all times

AmericanOctober 21, 1917179 views