How to use these pages
Listed under each leader or style in this section are the major soloists associated with that leader or style. These are the artists who appeal to the majority of other musicians, critics and listeners. As elsewhere throughout the Listings, the players are categorized by instrument.
Each soloist listed in this section thrives in the environment of the leader under whose name he or she appears. What that translates into is generally consistent superior musical output for listeners. For those new to jazz, it offers an opportunity to gain insight into the big-name leaders and their prominent artists.