Meet one of the founding fathers of jazz music through this biography, photos, and related stories.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents audio files, definitions of swing, and other links focusing on this talented musician.

Provides a biography, a list of works, and an image of this composer, bandleader, and pianist. Includes links to sounds and articles.

Briefly profiles the bandleader and important figure of American jazz. Link to other 20th-century composers.

Bio of, arguably, America's greatest composer is accompanied by critical commentary and several audio clips.

Learn about the life and major accomplishments of this jazz renaissance man.

Provides a biography, discography, and filmography of the jazz legend. Includes a photo.