American singer and songwriter (1900-72). Considered one of the first 'crooners', and a direct inspiration for Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and others

Musician (trumpet). Has played/recorded with Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand, Natalie Cole, The Commodores, Tom Waits, Elvis, Big Voodoo Daddy, Puff Daddy, Herb Alpert, Stevie Nicks, Ry Cooder, Gladys Night, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney

Retired concertmaster, conductor, and violinist who has recorded with John Coltrane, Sergio Mendes, Frank Sinatra, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and others. His violin also can be heard on 20 of Elvis' 1970's recordings

American Jazz Double-Bassist (1940's) Born: 09/03/1916, played with Alvino Rey, Glenn Miller, Tex Beneke, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Woody Herman, Louis Armstrong, Artie Shaw, Buddy Rich Ella Fitgerald