... a great pianist. There are many musicians who stamped their mark on the influence of Jazz and its connections to other genres. Some of theses great artist are Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Aretha Franklin, Louis Armstrong, and Jamelle Williams. Many of theses composer grew up listening and performing Jazz, the Blues and Gospel music. Many of these talented musicians went ... ...

• Word Count: 2036
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School