The bassist also continued to collaborate with his peers, often connecting with legendary figures from the previous generation of jazz icons.

Lytle never recorded with any of the major record labels and that could be why he never gained the status of a jazz icon like some of his peers.

The prospect of a white classical pianist mimicking the improvisations of a black jazz icon, however well-meaning his intentions, fills some jazz aficionados with dread and disdain.

By the early-to-mid-1970s, many free jazz icons, such as Albert Ayler, Archie Shepp, and Ornette Coleman were experimenting with rock and funk.

A vocal stylist like Betty Carter, who could bend tunes from diverse styles to her will, ultimately became a jazz icon.

In 1930 Mr. Hampton, an aspiring drummer and vibes player, met Louis Armstrong, already a jazz icon.

WOCL's webpage showed a banner with pictures revolving between country music stars, classical figures such as Beethoven, smooth jazz icons such as Kenny G, and sports.

Priestess (1988) depicts another jazz icon, Nina Simone, who appears twice - playing piano and singing solo, backed by a band.

Now living surrounded by a devoted family in California, Silver has received much of the recognition due a venerable jazz icon.

It has also done long articles on jazz icons Albert Ayler, Ken Vandermark, and Ornette Coleman.