I was a prominent jazz guitarist and the first notable European-born jazz musician, born on January 23, 1910. Who am I?

I was born on August 4, 1901, and gained recognition as the world’s greatest cornet and trumpet player in the 1920’s. Known by the nickname of “Satchmo,” I also became a famous singer. Who am I?

I was born in Newport News, Virginia, on April 25, 1917. My voice was launched into the jazz world in 1935 when I won an amateur talent contest at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem. Who am I?

I was born on April 29, 1899, and from 1927 to 1932, my band was the house band at the Cotton Club in Harlem. Who am I?

My real name was Eleanora Fagan, and I was born on April 7, 1915. I was admired for my phrasing and the bittersweet quality of my voice, though drug addiction increasingly affected my health and career. Who am I?

I was born on August 29, 1920, in Kansas City, Missouri. I was nicknamed “Yardbird,” and along with trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, I was responsible for the rise of bebop. Who am I?

I was born on May 25, 1926, and went on to become one of the most influential American jazz trumpeters and bandleaders in jazz history. Many musicians, including Red Garland, Bill Evans, and Wayne Shorter, gained their first recognition in my bands. Who am I?

I was born on September 23, 1926. I became a jazz saxophonist and composer, and some of my best-known compositions include “Giant Steps” and “A Love Supreme.” Who am I?

I was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 12, 1940. My 1973 recording Head Hunters became one of the best-selling albums in jazz history, and in 1986 I won an Academy Award for my score for ‘Round Midnight. Who am I?