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Toots Thielemans started as a guitarist, but this beloved jazz artist made the biggest splash with the tiniest instrument. More than anyone else, Thielemans has brought the harmonic into the modern jazz age.

Hank Jones’ career has intersected almost every other major figure in jazz during the last seven decades. But Jones doesn’t need superstar associations to demonstrate his brilliance, just a grand piano.

Saxophonist / composer Jimmy Heath has been a leading light of the jazz world from his early days with Miles, through his later work with the Heath brothers, and on-going efforts as performer, educator and jazz advocate.

Randy Weston, a path-breaking pianist and composer, was a pioneer of World Fusion even before it had a name, bringing together jazz, African and other musical currents in an influential body of work.

Marian McPartland is world famous as the host of NPR's Piano Jazz. She was also one of the first jazz artists to found a record label. But these were merely encores for an artist who has made her mark as a leading pianist / composer.

One of the most melodic drummers in the history of jazz, Hamilton helped fuel the cool school and West Coast sound. He was also a prescient talent scout for his seminal bands featuring Eric Dolphy and other future stars.

One of the most admired trumpeters in the history of jazz, Clark Terry served as inspiration to Miles Davis and countless others in a historic career that has found him gigging with everyone from Duke Ellington to the Tonight Show band.

Dr. Billy Taylor is a world class jazz pianist, but he has also distinguished himself as a broadcaster, educator and influential jazz advocate. He founded the jazzmobile and hosted the first network TV series on jazz.