Buster Bailey (1902–1967) was one of the most prominent clarinet players in the twenties and thirties, known for his work with Fletcher Henderson, Clarence Williams, John Kirby and many others, as well as numerous recording sessions. … Read entire article »

William Thornton Blue (1902 – 1968) was an original clarinet artist, mostly known for his recordings with the Missourians and Cab Calloway around 1930, but his mental health stopped him early… … Read entire article »

Edward Inge (1906 – 1988) was a fine clarinet artist primarily known for his longtime association with the Don Redman orchestra in the 1930s, also a prominent arranger. … Read entire article »

Jerry Blake (1908 – ca. 1961) was a very fine clarinet player, known for his work with Fletcher Henderson and Cab Calloway in the late 1930s, but illness stopped him from playing in the early 1940s… … Read entire article »

Edmond Hall (1901 – 1967) was one of the finest clarinetists in vintage jazz, first known through his work with the Claude Hopkins orchestra in the thirties, later as a creative, energetic and highly respected artist, active till the very end… … Read entire article »

Benny Carter (1907 – 2003) was a multi-instrumentalist, mostly known for his wonderful altosax playing and also brilliant trumpet, but did you know he also mastered the clarinet..? … Read entire article »