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Jazz Musicians born on April 17

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Bijay Senihang

guitar, acoustic
born 1985

Buster Williams

bass
born 1942

Carine Bonnefoy

piano
born 1974

CeU

vocals
born 1980

Chris Barber

trombone
born 1930

Christian Winther

saxophone, tenor

Dammis de Neef

drums
born 1974

Daren Burns

bass, electric
born 1971

Han Bennink

drums
born 1942

Jack Kraal

guitar, electric
born 1937

James Last

band / ensemble / orchestra
born 1929

Jan Hammer

keyboards
born 1948

Javier Girotto

saxophone
born 1965

John H Gray

bass
born 1987

Johnny St. Cyr

banjo
born 1890

Josh Cook

saxophone, tenor
born 1975

Judy Wexler

vocals

Julia Bomfim

violin
born 1991

Kevin Morrissette

keyboards
born 1959

Lars Hansen

guitar, electric
born 1991

Laurence Elder

piano
born 1966

Mark Sherman

vibraphone
born 1957

Mary Petrich

saxophone, tenor

Merlin Breij

composer / conductor
born 1994

Mr Lob

turntable
born 1969

Nello Biasini

drums
born 1991

NOTIFY

arranger
born 1980

Paul Smith

piano
born 1922

Sam Noto

trumpet
born 1930

Sam Sadigursky

saxophone, alto
born 1979

Sr Tony E. Moore

bass, acoustic
born 1959

Steve Hobbs

vibraphone
born 1956

Steve Roth

guitar
born 1954

Tuur Moens

drums
born 1985

Tyler Levy Sniff

saxophone, tenor
born 1988

Vandell Andrew

saxophone, alto
born 1987

Warren Chiasson

vibraphone
born 1934

Art Ellefson

born 1932

Byther Smith

born 1933

Clifford Gibson

born 1901

Joe Romano

born 1932

Lonnie Shields

born 1956

Russell Bowles

born 1909

Disclaimer: Though we have checked our dates, this listing may contain erroneous information. If you discover errors or omissions, please report it to us. Thank you.

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