This site gives a good biography of the famous bandleader Paul Whiteman, known as the "King of Jazz."

Part of the PBS site on Jazz by Ken Burns. Provides the biography of Lionel Hampton, vibraphonist, drummer, and bandleader.

Read comprehensive biographical information about Benny Goodman, including achievements, discography, and facts about his life and career as a jazz musician.

Access an article in the "New York Times" from June 14, 1986, announcing the death of jazz musician, Benny Goodman.

This William P. Gottlieb Collection from the Library of Congress contains over 1600 photographs of celebrated jazz artists and documents the jazz scene from 1938 to 1948.

This is a brief encyclopedia entry about Fletcher Henderson, jazz musician.

This site gives a brief biography of one of the greatest band leaders of the twenties.

This entry features Sun Ra, a black American jazz composer and keyboard player who led a free jazz big band known for its innovative instrumentation and the theatricality of its performances.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Rex Stewart, a black American jazz musician unique for playing the cornet, rather than the trumpet, in big bands as well as small groups throughout his career. His mastery of expressive...

Read about black American jazz composer and keyboard player, Sun Ra, who led a free jazz big band known for its innovative instrumentation and the theatricality of its performances.

Features a biographical sketch of Chick Webb, black American jazz drummer who led one of the dominant big bands of the swing era.

Biographical sketch of Dicky Wells, leading black American jazz trombonist noted, especially in the big band era, for his melodic creativity and expressive techniques.

This resource features a brief biography about big band leader Duke Ellington. It includes some audio and video clips of his music.

A biography of Nez Perce Chief Looking Glass who led his band to the Big Hole Basin where they were unexpectedly attacked by U.S. army troops.

Here is an article on Chief Dan George, a British Columbian chief of a Coast Salish band. He was also a well-known actor and writer.

Interested in popular and serious music, Gershwin (1898-1937) played a big part in bringing jazz to a more important place in American music. He helped mix it with classical music in his compositions. Read more about his work, including...

A nice site about Glenn Miller including facts about his birthplace home, information on festivals and scholarships and his biography.

Brief history of the Dorsey Brothers' musical careers including a good sized discography collection.

This resource offers a brief synopsis of the careers of brothers Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey, and their successes and failures in the music business.

Read the biography of legendary jazz drummer Eugene Krupa.

A biography of Fletcher Henderson, including suggested listening and suggested reading materials.

Has reviews, interviews, and articles. Of special interest is the jazz time-line.

View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1996 to commemorate famous jazz musician Benny Goodman. With a short biographical passage.

PBS provides an overview and highlights of the life of jazz great, Louis Armstrong.