Sentence examples for contribution to jazz from inspiring English sources

Jazzwise magazine tweeted: "RIP Kenny Wheeler who made an immeasurable contribution to jazz".

LOST CHORDS: White Musicians and Their Contribution to Jazz, 1915-1945, by Richard M. Sudhalter.

In pioneering the small group, or "chamber jazz" ensemble, Goodman made perhaps his most lasting contribution to jazz history.

In 1935 Crosby fronted his own orchestra, and his Bobcats evolved from that larger group, making it the first band within a band, a major contribution to jazz.

But earlier in the day, the trumpet, drums and saxophone came together to celebrate India, a country whose contribution to jazz is little-known.

In 2012, the National Academy of Record Arts and Sciences honored Van Gelder with its Trustees Award recognizing his lifelong contribution to jazz recording.

Ms. McPartland's contributions to jazz were not limited to her piano playing.

The fellowships recognize contributions to jazz, impact on music and artistic excellence.

But Mr. Bley's contributions to jazz over the last 40 years hardly end there.

Just this past January, he received a most prestigious award from the National Endowment for the Arts for his legendary contributions to jazz.

For his contributions to jazz, Berklee College of Music in Boston will present Clint Eastwood with an honorary doctorate at the 50th Monterey Jazz Festival.