Rochester Jazz

1917 to present

Rochester Jazz Artist Directory

Musicians, bandleaders, educators, and collaborators connected to the Jazz history of Greater Rochester, New York.

535 Artists
Sep 25, 2026 Updated
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Jazz artists from Greater Rochester, New York, 1917 to the present
Abate Jim FB Current Unknown P Drums CJ from Syracuse JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Adams Pepper Park Frederick Adams FB 1947-1986 1930-1986 REP Saxophone BB;MO en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia biography: Pepper Adams
Albert John E Johnny NC 1940-2014 1921-2014 BP Piano BB Johnny Albert Band considered Rochester’s first Bebop group Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Alderige Bruce ND Current Unknown Flugelhorn; Saxophone CG Perplexion Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Alger Will NC 1955-61+ 1925-1992 P Trombone DIX Salt City Five/Six Dixieland; Skip Parsons' Riverboat Jazz Band from Syracuse skip.clifflamere.com Skip Parsons’ Riverboat Jazz Band — member biographies
Allen James V Jimmy NC 1955-61+ 1932-2025 Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Ames Don ND Unknown Guitar TBD Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Ames Robert G Bob ND 1932-2020 Bandleader BD Bob Ames & Co. ESM Grad Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Amiger Sarah NC 1947-1960’s 1925-2001 Piano; Vocalist CJ Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Andrews Peter Pete ESM 1943-1947 Unknown SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Identified in Peacock Room photographs esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Ansuini Sam NC 1955-61+ 1924-1969 BP Saxophone Tenor TBD Bob Prince Modern Jazz Quartet; Don Sheldon Swing Four mcnygenealogy.com Monroe County NY Genealogy — St. Mary’s Cemetery records
Antonowicz Paul PJ FB Current Unknown BEP Bass CJ Nazareth University JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Aquino Thomas C Tommy FB 40-50’s 1930-2008 Piano TBD moved to Detroit JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Arena Mike NC 1957-1998 1927-2010 B Saxophone BD Mike Arena All Star Orchestra esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music — Mike Arena Collection finding aid
Arenius Dave FB Current Unknown Bass TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Atkins Carl FB 1984- 1945- PE Saxophone BD Sheer Energy ESM Grad; Hochstein JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Ayres Charles Chuck ESM 1930s Unknown SW Johnny Schwab Orchestra Identified in a Peacock Room band photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Azarello Joe NC 1955-61+ Unknown P Piano BD Buddy Rich Big Band from Buffalo Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Azarello Tom NC 1955-61+ Unknown P Bass BD Woody Herman from Buffalo Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Baccoli John ND Current Unknown Bass Jim E Leggs Trio jimeleggstrio.com Jim Reilly / Jim Eleggs Trio website — John Baccoli
Badalamenti Angelo NC 1955- 1937-2022 PE Piano/Composer TBD Grammy Winner ESM study wikidata.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Badolato James V Jim NC 1960-current Unknown Saxophone; Clarinet TBD Peabody Jazz Quintet ESM Grad and Staff Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Banks George Franklin ND 1938-1995 1933-2018 Piano; Organ TBD Jazz, Gospel, Teacher from Mumford NY Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Barlow Barney NC 1955-61+ Unknown Bass TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Barney Betty ESM 1944 Unknown SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Identified in a December 1944 Peacock Room photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Barr Brian ND Current Unknown Guitar BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Barr Kristi ND Current Unknown Vocalist BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Barrett Hughie CD 1920s-1930s Unknown Bandleader SW Hughie Barrett Orchestra Played Rochester Automobile Show and lakefront venues mcnygenealogy.com Carl Dengler, “Reminisce With Carl Dengler,” Rochester TV Life, March 22–28, 1952
Barsky Ryan ND Current Unknown Drums TBD Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Bartlett Billy Bubbly Billy FB 1978- Unknown Organ CJ JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Batz Brad FB Current Unknown Flute; Clarinet; Saxophone BD NazJazz Director of Jazz Studies @ Nazareth Univ (NazJazz) JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Beck John NC 1960+ 1933- Drums TBD ESM Staff en.wikipedia.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Becton Clarence NC 1955-61+ 1933-2022 Drums TBD wikidata.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Bennett Bill NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Bennett Robert Bob GB 2010-2012 Unknown Trombone BD Bob Bennett Big Band Currently lives in Conyers,NY bobbennetttrombone.com Artist or organization website: Robert Bennett (bobbennetttrombone.com)
Berger Hank FB 40’s Unknown Trombone BD His Band JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Berliner Jay NC 1955-61+ 1940- Guitar TBD wikidata.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Berry Jim NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Bertoncini Gene ND Current 1937-2026 Guitar VAR see webpage ESM Staff gene-bertoncini.com Artist or organization website: Gene Bertoncini (gene-bertoncini.com)
Betts Ted GC 1940s Unknown Trumpet SW Jack End Orchestra Named as a member of Jack End's dance band gc-pepperadamsblog.blogspot.com Gary Carner, “Rochester Jazz in the 1940s,” Pepper Adams Blog
Bianchi Nick ND Drums SW Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Bianchi Pat Senior ND Saxophone SW Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Bianchi Pat FB Current 1975- BEP Organ VAR see webpage Grammy Nominee ESM,Berklee patbianchi.com Artist or organization website: Pat Bianchi (patbianchi.com)
Biles Al GB Current Unknown EP Trumpet TBD Mid-Century Modern Jazz Quartet from Kansas genjam.org GenJam project website — Al Biles
Blaine Bruce GB Current Unknown Bass TBD Stewie Evans Trio; Cinque alignable.com Stewie Evans Trio business profile on Alignable — Bruce Blaine
Blandino Bobby FB 1960- Unknown Drums CJ Rustix; Joe Locke Quintet ESM JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Blum Albert H Bus ND 1940-1950’s Unknown Vocalist; Bandleader DAN Bus Blum Orchestra ESM Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Blum Frederick G. ESM c.1928 Unknown SW The Buster Brown Boys Identified in ensemble photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Blum Maynard W ND c. 1936 Bandleader SW Maynard Blum’s Swing Band
Booth Arthur Edward Juini NC 1955-61+ 1948-2021 P Bass CJ Chuck Mangione group from Buffalo wikidata.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Borden Dave NC 1955-61+ 1938- EP Keyboards EJ Mother Mallard's Portable Masterpiece Company ESM en.wikipedia.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Braun Rick FB Current 1955- Trumpet TBD wikidata.org Wikidata item: Rick Braun
Bristol Tom NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trombone TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Brock Herbert Clark Herbie Many 1942-1960s 1914-2007 BP Piano; Saxophone BB Otmen's; Art Tatum blind Rochester native; known locally as the Art Tatum of Rochester rochistory.wordpress.com Rochester Public Library, “Chasin’ the Past—Lost Jazz Clubs of Rochester, Pt. 1”
Brook Sibby Sebastian Viavatni NC 1955-61+ Unknown Bass TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Brown Frank GC 1946-1947 Unknown Drums SW Jimmy 'The Lion' Stewart's Elite Club band Member recalled by Ralph Dickinson gc-pepperadamsblog.blogspot.com Gary Carner, “Rochester Jazz in the 1940s,” Pepper Adams Blog
Brown Mary Helen ESM 1952+ Unknown Vocalist SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Featured vocalist with Carl Dengler esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection finding aid
Brown III Otis GB Current 1974- EP Drums CJ Us Five from NJ ESM Staff obthree.com Artist or organization website: Otis Brown III (obthree.com)
Bruce Terrance FB 1960’s-2026 1954-2026 Saxophone CJ Grammy Nominee keenanfuneralhomes.com Keenan Funeral Homes obituary — Terrance Bruce
Bruno Al Buzzo ND 1968- 1949- Trumpet; Flugelhorn CJ Al Bruno Quintet Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Bruno Al NC 1940-1958+ Unknown Bass TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Burger Danny FB Current Unknown Drums TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Burlone Dave ND Current Unknown Saxophone BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Calabrese Andy FB Current Unknown Piano CJ andycalabrese.com Artist or organization website: Andy Calabrese (andycalabrese.com)
Calloway Blanche ND 1921-1970 1902-1978 B Vocalist; Bandleader BD Blanche Calloway and Her Joy Boys Cab’s sister wikidata.org Wikidata item: Blanche Calloway
Calloway Cab Cabell 3rd FB 1927-1994 1907-1994 B Composer arranger bandleader BD Bandleader, Blues Brothers en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia biography: Cab Calloway
Cameron Chuck Charlie NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums DIX/SW Dixieland Ramblers Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Campbell Jeff FB Unknown EP Bass MJ Trio East ESM JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Campbell Marion ESM 1943-1945 Unknown SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Identified in Peacock Room photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Cannon Colin ND Current Unknown Guitar TBD ESM; Berklee Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Carello Joe ND Current Unknown Saxophone CNY Jazz Orch. from Syracuse Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Carlisi Sam ESM c.1928 Unknown SW The Buster Brown Boys Identified in ensemble photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Carlisle Teddy NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Carter Ron Many 1955- 1937- EP Bass; Cello CJ Miles Davis Quintet; Pythodd Room house band 3 Grammy; RMHOF Eastman graduate, 1959; performed at the Pythodd Room rochestermusic.org Rochester Music Hall of Fame biography: Ron Carter; Noal Cohen Rochester jazz roster
Caruso Joe NC 1955-61+ Unknown Bass TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Cataldo Tony ESM 1950 Unknown Trumpet SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Photographed with the band at The Barn esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Catallo Chet FB Current 1953- B Guitar JF Spyro Gyra 6X Grammy Nominee chetcatallo.com Artist or organization website: Chet Catallo (chetcatallo.com)
Cavigliano Ron GB Current Unknown Percussion; Vocalist TBD Indigo Breeze indigo-breeze.com Indigo Breeze member biographies — Ron Cavigliano
Cervone  Gian Carlo ND Current Unknown Organ VAR lakeviewhotrecordclub.org Lakeview Hot Record Club — Gian Carlo Cervone
Champion Emily FB Current Unknown Guitar; Piano; Trumpet TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Chisholm Dave FB Unknown EP Trumpet TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Clement Mel ESM 1930s Unknown SW Johnny Schwab Orchestra Identified in a Peacock Room band photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Cohen David FB Unknown BEP Drums TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Cohen Noal NC 1955-61+ 1937- BRP Drums TBD born and raised in Rochester; University of Rochester student; compiled the 1955-61 Rochester jazz roster attictoys.com Noal Cohen, “Jazz in Rochester, NY, 1955-1961”
Cohen Norm NC 1955-61+ Unknown Bass TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Colaneri Buddy FB Unknown BP Trumpet BD Gene Krupa JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Coleman Bob ND 1990 Unknown Vocalist TBD Brockport College Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Coleman Bob NC 1955-61+ Unknown Clarinet TBD Bob Coleman Trio and Quartet UR Grad 1959 Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Collins Chuck ESM 1930s-1947 Unknown Vocalist SW Johnny Schwab Orchestra; Carl Dengler Orchestra Identified in Schwab and Dengler band photographs esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Collochio George FB Unknown Guitar TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Colombo Val NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Colon Freddy FB Unknown Latin Percussion TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Colonial Harold B ND c. 1936 Guitar SW Maynard Blum’s Swing Band
Combs Larry NC 1955-61+ 1939- Woodwinds TBD wikidata.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Comer BJ ND Current Unknown Trumpet; Director BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Corman Ned NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Corona Tony NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Corris Lenny ND 1950’s Unknown Piano Tommy Thomas Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Corzatto Joe Unknown Source not specified in the existing file
Costello Fred FB Unknown Organ VAR JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Cottone Mike FB Unknown Trumpet TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Covallo Jimmy NC 1955 Unknown Bandleader SW Jimmy Covallo group Appeared at the 1955 Highland Park Bowl jazz festival attictoys.com Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Covelli Larry NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Crais Bill NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trombone TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Crosley Larry NC 1955-61+ 1932-1998 Woodwinds TBD en.wikipedia.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Crues Kijana ND Current Unknown Vocalist Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Culley Frank NC 1955 Unknown SW Johnny Vieth Quartet Listed with the quartet at the Ridge Crest Inn attictoys.com Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Cummings Glen FB Unknown Guitar TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Currie John ND Current Unknown Trombone BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Curry Steve FB Unknown Drums TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Cutri Keith ND Current Unknown Saxophone BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Danis Mitchell GB Current Unknown Saxophone TBD ESM mitchelldanismusic.com Artist or organization website: Mitchell Danis (mitchelldanismusic.com)
Danko Harold FB 1947- Piano MO ESM Staff wikidata.org Wikidata item: Harold Danko
Davidson Eric FB Current Unknown Bass TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Davies Melissa GB Current Unknown Cello TBD Margaret Explosion popwars.com Margaret Explosion artist page on PopWars — Melissa Davies
Davis Steve ND 1929-1987 Bass MO McCoy Tyner wikidata.org Wikidata item: Steve Davis
deFehr Connor ND Current Unknown P Bass CJ Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
DelConte Rich FB Unknown Piano TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
DeMatteo Eddie NC 1955-61+ Unknown Bass BD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Dengler Carl ESM 1927-1990 1914-2006 Drums; Bandleader SW Rainbow Rhythm Orchestra; Carl Dengler Orchestra Rochester dance-band leader esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection finding aid
Dennis Jimmy CD 1930s+ Unknown Bandleader SW Johnny Schwab Orchestra; Jimmy Dennis Orchestra Schwab sideman who later led his own orchestra mcnygenealogy.com Carl Dengler, “Reminisce With Carl Dengler,” Rochester TV Life, February 23–29, 1952
Denson Bill ND Current Unknown Trumpet BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
DePutter Muzzy ESM 1946-1947 Unknown SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Identified in Peacock Room photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
DeTar Buddy NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
DiCesare Joe NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
DiCioccio Justin NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Dickinson Ralph GC 1946-1947 Unknown Saxophone Alto SW Jimmy 'The Lion' Stewart's Elite Club band Provided a firsthand account of the ensemble gc-pepperadamsblog.blogspot.com Gary Carner, “Rochester Jazz in the 1940s,” Pepper Adams Blog
DiMartino Mike FB Unknown Trumpet; Cornet TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
DiMartino Vince FB Unknown Flugelhorn; Trumpet TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Dimino Al “Tootie” NC 1955-61+ Unknown Bass TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Dobbins Bill FB 1947- Piano TBD wikidata.org Wikidata item: Bill Dobbins
Dobbins Evan GB Current Unknown Trombone TBD Indigo Breeze indigo-breeze.com Indigo Breeze member biographies — Evan Dobbins
Dodd Paul GB Current Unknown Drums TBD Margaret Explosion popwars.com Margaret Explosion artist page on PopWars — Paul Dodd
Dollohan Randall Unknown Source not specified in the existing file
Doser Jim FB Unknown Saxophone TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Downey Ian FB Unknown Drums TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Dubin Laura FB Unknown Vocalist TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Dudinski Keith FB Unknown Trumpet TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Duke Doug Ovidio Fernandez Many 1935-1973 1920-1973 REP Organ; Piano SW Lionel Hampton; The Music Room born Ovidio Fernandez in Buenos Aires; raised in Rochester; operated The Music Room in Charlotte walterdixon.com Walter Dixon, Doug Duke biography and discography; Rochester Public Library local jazz history
Dunlap Bob NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trumpet TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Dunlap Don NC 1955-61+ Unknown Bass TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Dunlap Jim NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Dunlap Ray NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Dye Chuck GB Current Unknown Guitar CJ Mid-Century Modern Jazz Quartet mcmjq.com Mid-Century Modern Jazz Quartet official website — Chuck Dye
D’Amico Hank ND 1915-1965 B Clarinet TBD wikidata.org Wikidata item: Hank D’Amico
D’Augostino Phil NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
D’Imperio Danny ND 1945- Drums DIX Salt City Six wikidata.org Wikidata item: Danny D’Imperio
Eckers Roger FB 1964-1998_ 1944-2022 EP Saxophone; Bandleader BD His own Big Band Rush-Henrietta Music Programs rhnet.org Rush-Henrietta Central School District — Roger Eckers
Eckert John NC 1955-61+ 1939- Trumpet TBD wikidata.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Ellis Pee Wee Alfred James Rogers Many 1950s-2021 1941-2021 REP Saxophone Tenor BB;FK James Brown; Chuck Mangione; Ron Carter Grammy collaboration moved to Rochester as a teenager; attended Madison High School rochestermusic.org Rochester Music Hall of Fame biography: Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis; Noal Cohen Rochester jazz roster
Emley Joe NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
End Jack Jack Austin End FB 1918-1986 BP Piano TBD esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music profile or archival collection — Jack End
Ercolamento Vince FB 1956-Current Unknown Saxophone HB/MJ NEA Grant 1987 JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Evans Al ESM 1944 Unknown SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Identified in a 1944 Peacock Room photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Fady Kevin ND Current Unknown Saxophone;Bandleader BD Greece Jazz Band; MusicMakers Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Fagan Raymond ND 1917+ Unknown Composer arranger bandleader TBD Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Famous Erin Current Unknown Bass TBD Deanna Witkowski Trio Source not specified in the existing file
Farrell Paul PaulofCreation GB Current Unknown Multi TBD cinematic electronic music for film,TV,and game paulofcreation.com Artist or organization website: Paul Farrell (paulofcreation.com)
Felluca Art ND Current Unknown Saxophone BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Ferguson Tommy NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Fertig Bob NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trumpet TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Fess Kenny NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Fien Doug Unknown Source not specified in the existing file
Finzer Nicholas Nick ND Current 1988- Trombone TBD Grammy Nominee wikidata.org Wikidata item: Nicholas Finzer
Flaherty Dick NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Fleig Bill NC 1955 Unknown Bandleader SW Bill Fleig group Appeared at the 1955 Highland Park Bowl jazz festival attictoys.com Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Fletcher Simon GB Current Unknown Guitar TBD simonfletchermusic.wordpress.com Artist or organization website: Simon Fletcher (simonfletchermusic.wordpress.com)
Folwell Bill NC 1955-61+ Unknown B Trumpet TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Foster Kenny GB Current Unknown Woodwinds TBD Kenny Foster’s Game Night Quartet kennyfostersgamenight.com Artist or organization website: Kenny Foster (kennyfostersgamenight.com)
Fournier Peggi GB Current Unknown Saxophone Soprano TBD Margaret Explosion popwars.com Margaret Explosion artist page on PopWars — Peggi Fournier
Frank Ken GB Current Unknown Double Bass TBD Margaret Explosion popwars.com Margaret Explosion artist page on PopWars — Ken Frank
Fredericks-Malone Connie GB Current Unknown Vocalist TBD conniefredericksmalone.com Artist or organization website: Connie Fredericks-Malone (conniefredericksmalone.com)
Friedwald Russel ESM 1941 Unknown SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Identified in Hotel Manitou photograph; spelling follows archive esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Fuller Bob NC 1955-61+ Unknown Guitar TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Gabriele John FB Unknown P Piano TBD Duo with Ann Mitchell JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Gadd Steve Many 1956- 1945- BEP Drums CJ Chuck Mangione; Chick Corea; Paul Simon Grammy; RMHOF born in Rochester; raised in Irondequoit; Eastman graduate rochestermusic.org Rochester Music Hall of Fame biography: Steven Kendal Gadd; Noal Cohen Rochester jazz roster
Galante Joe FB Unknown Trumpet TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Galm John NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Galusha Frank Frankie D&C Unknown Piano TBD Democrat and Chronicle newspaper research
Gary Fred NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Gascon Greg ND Current Unknown Drums BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Gates Everett FB Unknown Bass TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Gates Steve GB Current Unknown Drums CJ Mid-Century Modern Jazz Quartet mcmjq.com Mid-Century Modern Jazz Quartet official website — Steve Gates
Gazarek Sara ND Current 1982- Vocalist TBD 2X Grammy ESM Staff saragazarek.com Artist or organization website: Sara Gazarek (saragazarek.com)
Geimer Frank ND 1950’s Unknown Trumpet DAN Tommy Thomas Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Gifford Darrell GC 1930s-1940s Unknown Bandleader SW Darrell Gifford Orchestra Rochester commercial dance-band leader gc-pepperadamsblog.blogspot.com Gary Carner, “Rochester Jazz in the 1940s,” Pepper Adams Blog
Gilkes Marshall ND Current 1978- Trombone ESM ESM Staff wikidata.org Wikidata item: Marshall Gilkes
Gillespie Frank NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano BD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Giroux George E NC 1940-2000+ 1930-2025 Piano CJ George Giroux Trio ESM Grad; Educator Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Glasser Dave FB Unknown Saxophone TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Gleason Philip NP 1924+ Unknown Saxophone TBD Eastman Jazz Trio Newspaper clipping; publication and date not recorded in the existing file
Goldman Bruce GB Current Unknown Double Bass CJ Mid-Century Modern Jazz Quartet mcmjq.com Mid-Century Modern Jazz Quartet official website — Bruce Goldman
Gordon Ed ESM 1950 Unknown Bass SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Photographed with the band at The Barn esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Graham Bill FB Unknown Drums TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Greene Steve ND Current Unknown Guitar TBD Steve Greene Trio; The White Hots Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Greenlea Warren NC 1955-61+ 1936-2010 Saxophone BB/HB Gap Mangione Sextet Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Greeno Jon GB Current Unknown Guitar TBD jongreeno.bandcamp.com Jon Green music page on Bandcamp — Jon Greeno
Greider Andrew GB Current Unknown Saxophone; Flute TBD Catz & a Sax catzjazz.com Artist or organization website: Andrew Greider (catzjazz.com)
Guerrero Antonio ND Current Unknown Drums CJ Laura Dubin Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Hackshaw Ray NC 1955 Unknown Bandleader SW Ray Hackshaw Quintet Quintet featured trombonist Bill Mustard attictoys.com Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Haefner Jim ND Current Unknown Trombone BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Halliday Pete ND Current Unknown Piano Jim E Leggs Trio jimeleggstrio.com Jim Reilly / Jim Eleggs Trio website — Pete Halliday
Halligan Billy NC 1955 Unknown SW Johnny Vieth Quartet Listed with the quartet at the Ridge Crest Inn attictoys.com Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Hammond Marson ESM 1941 Unknown SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Identified in Hotel Manitou photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Hartley Lynn ND Unknown Bass VAR Nate Rawls Community Jazz Band Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Hartung Corrland ESM 1941 Unknown SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Identified in Hotel Manitou photograph; spelling follows archive esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Hartzog John NC 1955 Unknown Bandleader SW John Hartzog group Appeared at the 1955 Highland Park Bowl jazz festival attictoys.com Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Hasselback John Jr. ND Current Unknown Trombone VAR from East Aurora Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Hatta Kojun ND Current Unknown Saxophone BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Hawley Len CD 1951+ Unknown Bandleader SW Len Hawley Orchestra Advertised at Rochester's Triton in 1951 mcnygenealogy.com Rochester TV Life, January 19–25, 1952
Hawley Red NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Hemings Bob ND Unknown Piano BD Jack Teagarden Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Henderson Mel FB Unknown Guitar TBD Paradigm Shift former owner of Indigo’s Jazz club melhendersonjazz.com Artist or organization website: Mel Henderson (melhendersonjazz.com)
Heveron-Smith Eric FB Unknown Guitar TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Highsmith Jimmy FB Unknown Saxophone TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Highsmith Taryn FB Current Unknown Flute; Saxophone CJ/SM JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Hiler Tony FB Current Unknown BP Drums VAR Watercolors; other ROC small groups JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Hodkinson Syd NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Holland Rick GB Current Unknown Trumpet; Flugelhorn BD Rick Holland Little Big Band rickhollandmusic.com Artist or organization website: Rick Holland (rickhollandmusic.com)
Holz Bob GB Current 1958- Drums TBD A Vision Forward; Bob Holz Band bobholzband.com Artist or organization website: Bob Holz (bobholzband.com)
Hood Boyde NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trumpet TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Huffer Todd ND Current Unknown Saxophone Tenor BD Greece Jazz Band; MusicMakers Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Hunt Don NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trumpet TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Hutchison Edwin A Eddy ND 1920 Unknown Piano; Bandleader TBD Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Iamon John ESM 1943-1947 Unknown SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Identified in several Peacock Room photographs esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Ives Russ NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trombone TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Iyer Vijay FB 1971- Piano TBD wikidata.org Wikidata item: Vijay Iyer
Jackson Hank ND 1970’s Unknown Saxophone CJ Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Jamaica Jive Albert Adams NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trombone TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Jefferson Sean GB Current Unknown Drums TBD Paradigm Shift seanjefferson.com Artist or organization website: Sean Jefferson (seanjefferson.com)
Jenkins Clay GB Current Unknown Trumpet TBD Trio East ESM esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music profile or archival collection — Clay Jenkins
Jensen Christine GB Current 1970- Saxophone TBD ESM christinejensenmusic.com Artist or organization website: Christine Jensen (christinejensenmusic.com)
Jensen Willis ESM early 1930s Unknown Bandleader SW Willis Jensen's U. of R. Orchestra Carl Dengler played in the ensemble esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection finding aid
Johnson Bobby Yak NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Johnson Ryan GB Current Unknown Guitar TBD Escape Terrain; Behrcat linktr.ee Artist link page — Ryan Johnson
Jones Dennis ND Current Unknown P Guitar; Saxophone CG Perplexion Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Kahn Leonard ESM 1941 Unknown SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Identified in Hotel Manitou photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Karn Mike FB Unknown Bass TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Kastner Joel FB Unknown Piano TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Kaupa Mike FB Unknown Trumpet TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Keller Dean FB Unknown Piano TBD Dean Keller Soul Jazz Joint JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Kelley Shanthi ND Current Unknown Vocalist BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Kellogg Mark FB Unknown Trombone MJ ESM Grad and Staff JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Kelly Mike FB Unknown Drums TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Kelly Nancy FB Current 1950- Vocalist TBD wikidata.org Wikidata item: Nancy Kelly
Kendrick Curtis FB Unknown Drums TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Kiener Barry FB 1955-1986 Piano DIX Salt City Six; Buddy Rich wikidata.org Wikidata item: Barry Kiener
King Daniel FB Unknown Piano TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Kirch Vic NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Kloss Joe NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Knittel Wolf NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Kornrich Mike GB Current Unknown Guitar; Banjo; Ukulele TBD mikekornrich.com Artist or organization website: Mike Kornrich (mikekornrich.com)
Kornrich Spencer FB Current Unknown Drums VAR JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Kowalski Vic ESM 1930s Unknown SW Johnny Schwab Orchestra Identified in a Peacock Room band photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Kruger Johnathan FB Unknown Drums TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
LaBarbera Joe FB 1948- Drums TBD Bill Evans Trio; Chuck Mangione From Mount Morris NY en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia biography: Joe LaBarbera
LaBarbera John FB 1945- Trumpet TBD Buddy Rich Big Band From Mount Morris NY en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia biography: John LaBarbera
LaBarbera Pat FB 1944- Saxophone Tenor TBD Buddy Rich Big Band From Mount Morris NY en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia biography: Pat LaBarbera
Labman David FB Unknown Guitar TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
LaFaro Scott FB 1955-1961 1936-1961 P Bass TBD various,Bill Evan Trio from Geneva,NY wikidata.org Wikidata item: Scott LaFaro
Lake Phil FB Unknown Bass TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Lane Chelly NC 1955 Unknown Bandleader/Vocalist SW Chelly Lane group Appeared at the Band Box with a local quartet attictoys.com Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Lang Bob GC mid-1940s Unknown Trumpet; Bandleader SW Bob Lang 14-16-piece dance band Non-union Rochester dance band gc-pepperadamsblog.blogspot.com Gary Carner, “Rochester Jazz in the 1940s,” Pepper Adams Blog
Lang Damon ESM 1920 Unknown Bandleader SW Damon Lang's Orchestra Orchestra photograph dated 1920 esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
LaPlaca Andy ND 1948-50s+ Unknown P Drums TBD Otmen's local musician and co-manager of Otmen's jazz club rochistory.wordpress.com Rochester Public Library, “Chasin’ the Past—Lost Jazz Clubs of Rochester, Pt. 1”
LaRusso Tom NC 1955-61+ Unknown Bass TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Legge Wade NC 1955-61+ 1934-1963 Piano TBD wikidata.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Lerner Jordan FB Unknown Piano TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Levin Tony Many 1968- 1946- EP Bass; Chapman Stick VAR Gap Mangione; Chuck Mangione; Peter Gabriel; King Crimson Eastman graduate; played in the Rochester Philharmonic; first recording with Gap Mangione in 1968 tonylevin.com Tony Levin official biography; Gap Mangione biography
Lewis Ralph NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trumpet TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Lipker Elizabeth ND Current Unknown Vocalist TBD Geneva NY Residents Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Lipker Grace ND Current Unknown Vocalist TBD Geneva NY Residents Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Lipker Mariila ND Current Unknown Vocalist TBD Geneva NY Residents Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Lipsky Sidney ND 1930-1950’s 1906-1968 Saxophone DAN Sid Lipsky and Trio
Livingston Bob NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Lobb Marye FB Unknown Vocalist TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Locke Joe FB 1981-Present 1959- Vibraphone TBD ESM Grad wikidata.org Wikidata item: Joe Locke
Lofgren Eric ND Current Unknown Trumpet BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Logan Raymond ND 1917+ Unknown Composer arranger bandleader TBD Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Long Guy ND 1954 Bandleader DAN
Longale Richard Dick ND 1942-1961+ Unknown Guitar BD Bandleader Teacher Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Losito Dino ND Current Unknown Piano from Elmira Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
LoVerde John ESM 1946-1947 Unknown SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Identified in Peacock Room photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Lyons Bobby CD c.1934 Unknown Bandleader SW Bobby Lyons Orchestra Local orchestra at the Hotel Seneca mcnygenealogy.com Carl Dengler, “Reminisce With Carl Dengler,” Rochester TV Life, February 23–29, 1952
Macaluso Pete NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Machan Benjamin NP 1924+ Unknown Piano TBD Eastman Jazz Trio/Eastman Jazz Ensemble ESM Staff Newspaper clipping; publication and date not recorded in the existing file
Maina Ed NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trombone TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Mallon Barney NC 1955-61+ Unknown Bass TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Mancini Dave FB 1952- Drums TBD wikidata.org Wikidata item: Dave Mancini
Mancuso Gus NC 1955-61+ Unknown Various TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Mancuso Joe NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Mangione Chuck Many 1956-2023 1940-2025 BEP Flugelhorn CJ Self 2 Grammy; RMHOF ESM Grad wikidata.org Multiple sources
Mangione Gap Many 1958- 1938- BEP Piano CJ Jazz Brothers; Chuck Mangione; Gap Mangione Big Band RMHOF born and raised in Rochester rochestermusic.org Rochester Music Hall of Fame biography: Gaspare “Gap” Mangione; Noal Cohen Rochester jazz roster
Manion Mike NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Manning Clint ESM 1943-1947 Unknown SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Identified in several Peacock Room photographs esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Manning Don NC 1955-61+ 1927-2014 Drums TBD wikidata.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Marino Louis NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Marrone Tony NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trumpet TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Marshall Phil GB Current Unknown Guitar TBD Margaret Explosion popwars.com Margaret Explosion artist page on PopWars — Phil Marshall
Martelle Andrew Current Unknown P Bass TBD andrewmartelle.com Artist or organization website: Andrew Martelle (andrewmartelle.com)
Martin John W Spider FB 1931-2000 Unknown Saxophone TBD Buffalo JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Mayo Scott FB Current Unknown Saxophone TBD Grammy Nominee; RMHOF JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
McArdle Paul FB Unknown Guitar TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
McArthur Alex FB Unknown Saxophone TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
McCarthy Max NC 1955-61+ Unknown Bass TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
McCormack Charles ESM c.1928 Unknown SW The Buster Brown Boys Identified in ensemble photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
McCurdy Roy Many 1953- 1936- BP Drums CJ Cannonball Adderley; Sonny Rollins; Nancy Wilson Grammy; RMHOF Rochester native; performed professionally locally by age 17 rochestermusic.org Rochester Music Hall of Fame 2022 Roy McCurdy biography; Noal Cohen Rochester jazz roster
McDermott Tommy NC 1955-61+ Unknown Guitar TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
McGrath Bat ND 1964-2019 1946-2019 P Guitar; Vocalist VAR Show Stoppers; Don Potter; Chuck Mangione RMHOF active in Rochester from 1964; singer-songwriter and guitarist rochestermusic.org Rochester Music Hall of Fame biography and 2016 induction program; Rochester Philharmonic Friends & Love history
McIntosh Louis PR 1970’s Unknown Bass TBD Existing Reality PR source code; full citation not recorded in the existing file
McPartland Marian ND early 1970’s P Piano VAR 1 Grammy Nom; Lifetime Acheive Awd. ESM staff and temporary residence, she regarded Rochester her 2nd home
Mear Sidney Sid ESM 1943-1945 Unknown Trumpet SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Identified in Peacock Room photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Melito Chris ND 1930-1940s 1928-2021 Trumpet TBD legacy.com Legacy.com obituary — Chris Melito
Melito Mike FB Unknown Drums TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Melito Tom FB Unknown BP Drums TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Menegazzi Benjamin Ben Manning FB Unknown BP Saxophone; Clarinet TBD Duke Spinner; club owner JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Menza Don NC 1955-61+ 1936- P Saxophone BD Doc Severson Band; many others from Buffalo wikidata.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Michaels Mickey NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Milburn Ed NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Miller George FB Current Unknown Guitar TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Miller Lowell L. FB 1940-1960’s 1932 to 2004 Bass; Tuba DIX Dukes Of Dixieland JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Miller Ben PR Current Unknown P Piano CJ The Ben Miller Trio PR source code; full citation not recorded in the existing file
Mills Bruce ND Unknown Piano VAR a veteran of Art Blakey and Chuck Mangione. Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Minuto Frank Cheech ND Current Unknown Drums TBD Jim E Leggs Trio jimeleggstrio.com Jim Reilly / Jim Eleggs Trio website — Frank Minuto
Mitchell Ann GB Current Unknown Vocalist TBD annsings.com Artist or organization website: Ann Mitchell (annsings.com)
Molfese Nick NC 1955-61+ Unknown Bass TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Moll Maurice ND 1890+ 1875-1944 BP Bandleader;Violin TBD Maurice Moll Orchestra Added jazz in 1917 Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Monardo Meco NC 1955-61+ 1939-2023 Trombone TBD wikidata.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Mongelli Elmer NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Monk Alfy ND c. 1912-1939 Unknown Trombone BD Monk’s Orchestra Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Monk Arthur ND c. 1912-1939 Unknown Violin BD Monk’s Orchestra Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Monk Ed ND c. 1912-1939 Unknown Bass BD Monk’s Orchestra Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Monk Frank ND c. 1912-1939 Unknown Violin BD Monk’s Orchestra Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Monk Joe ND 1890-1930 Unknown Piano BD Monk’s Orchestra Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Monte Tom NC 1955-61+ Unknown Accordian TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Moore Eva NC 1955 Unknown Vocalist SW Johnny Vieth Quartet Appeared with the quartet at the Ridge Crest Inn attictoys.com Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Morey Chuck NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Motzing Bill NC 1955-61+ 1937-2014 Trombone TBD wikidata.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Moye Famoudou Don Many 1960s- 1946- BR Drums; Percussion TBD Art Ensemble of Chicago; Detroit Free Jazz born and raised in Rochester; played in local drum and bugle corps before leaving in 1964 rochistory.wordpress.com Rochester Public Library, “Rhythm Nation—The Rochester Roots of Famoudou Don Moye”
Murphy Raymond ND 1945 Unknown Trumpet TBD Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Musseri John NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Musseri Russ NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Musseri Sam NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Mustard Bill NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trombone TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Neale Maria Current Unknown Vocalist; Saxophone BD ESM Source not specified in the existing file
Nelson Bill NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Newman Gene ND 1936-2025 BP Drums TBD Jerry Jaye Trio Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Nichols Tommy NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Niewood Gerry Gerard Joseph Nevidosky Many 1951-2009 1943-2009 BEP Saxophone; Flute; Clarinet CJ Chuck Mangione; Radio City Music Hall Orchestra 2 DownBeat critics' poll citations Rochester native; Eastman graduate, 1970 esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music memorial biography: Gerry Niewood; Noal Cohen Rochester jazz roster
Nistico Sal ND 1938-1991 EP Saxophone Tenor CJ Chuck Mangione group; Woody Herman's Herd from Syracuse allaboutjazz.com All About Jazz profile or article — Sal Nistico
Nolan Joe ND 1940’s Unknown Leader TBD Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Northington Chris FB Unknown Bass TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Noto Joe NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trumpet TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Noto Sam NC 1955-61+ 1930- Trumpet TBD wikidata.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Novelli Syl GC c.1928-1940s Unknown Bandleader SW The Buster Brown Boys; Syl Novelli Orchestra Rochester commercial dance-band leader gc-pepperadamsblog.blogspot.com Gary Carner, “Rochester Jazz in the 1940s,” Pepper Adams Blog
Nugent Jim GB Current Unknown Piano CJ jimnugentjazz.com Artist or organization website: Jim Nugent (jimnugentjazz.com)
Nyerges John FB Current Unknown Piano TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
O'Brien Bill GC mid-1940s Unknown Drums; Bandleader SW Bill O'Brien 14-16-piece dance band Non-union Rochester dance band gc-pepperadamsblog.blogspot.com Gary Carner, “Rochester Jazz in the 1940s,” Pepper Adams Blog
Ogunbiyi Digba GB Current Unknown Piano TBD ESM digbaogunbiyi.com Artist or organization website: Digba Ogunbiyi (digbaogunbiyi.com)
Ott Chris GB 2015-2024 Unknown Piano TBD Now in Raleigh-Durham area of S.C. chrisottpiano.weebly.com Artist or organization website: Chris Ott (chrisottpiano.weebly.com)
Padilla Tony FB Current Unknown Latin Percussion TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Pallini Mike GB Current Unknown Vocalist TBD blü lovincup.com Artist or organization website: Mike Pallini (lovincup.com)
Palocy John GB Current Unknown Keyboards TBD Indigo Breeze indigo-breeze.com Indigo Breeze member biographies — John Palocy
Parker Darryl GB Current Unknown Vocalist TBD darrylparkerjazz.com Artist or organization website: Darryl Parker (darrylparkerjazz.com)
Parson Charles ESM c.1928 Unknown SW The Buster Brown Boys Identified in ensemble photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Passamonte Sara FB Unknown Vocalist TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Passarelli Michael FB Current Unknown P Piano CJ ESM; from Syracuse JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Pastore James J FB Unknown Flute TBD from Batavia JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Pastorelli Joe NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Patasin Zani NC 1955 Unknown Bandleader SW Zani Patasin group Appeared at the 1955 Highland Park Bowl jazz festival attictoys.com Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Paxton Brad NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Pera Joe NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trumpet TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Perry Ted GB 2008-2023? Unknown Piano TBD Moved to Burlington,VT area tedperrymusic.com Artist or organization website: Ted Perry (tedperrymusic.com)
Phelps Catherine ESM 1944 Unknown SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Identified in a 1944 Peacock Room photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Pillow Charles ND Current 1960- Saxophone TBD ESM Staff wikidata.org Wikidata item: Charles Pillow
Pizzutiello Robert GB Current Unknown Chapman Stick TBD Indigo Breeze indigo-breeze.com Indigo Breeze member biographies — Robert Pizzutiello
PK Hanna ND Current Piano CJ
Pompili j FB Unknown Drums TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Poray Janie FB Unknown Vocalist TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Porter Bill NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Potter Don ND 1960s- Unknown P Guitar; Vocalist VAR Show Stoppers; Bat McGrath; Chuck Mangione RMHOF Glens Falls native; became prominent in the Rochester scene in the late 1960s rochestermusic.org Rochester Music Hall of Fame biography: Don Potter; Rochester Philharmonic Friends & Love history
Prince Bob NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Proff Sammy ND 1948-50s+ Unknown P Trumpet TBD Otmen's local musician and co-manager of Otmen's jazz club rochistory.wordpress.com Rochester Public Library, “Chasin’ the Past—Lost Jazz Clubs of Rochester, Pt. 1”
Pullara Frank Many 1949-2019 c.1937-2019 RP Double Bass CJ Jazz Brothers; Sal Nistico; Joe Romano; Steve Gadd raised in Rochester; began playing professionally at about age 12 de.wikipedia.org Frank Pullara biography and discography; Noal Cohen Rochester jazz roster
Pullara Lisbeth GB Current Unknown Saxophone TBD Indigo Breeze indigo-breeze.com Indigo Breeze member biographies — Lisbeth Pullara
Purcell Ken NC 1942-1980+ Unknown Vibraphone TBD Ken Purcell Trio Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Purtell Ken NC 1955 Unknown Vibraphone; Bandleader SW Ken Purtell Trio Trio featured Barney Mallon and Bob Fuller attictoys.com Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Randall Jon GB Current Unknown Bass BD Jon Randall Octet; Rochester Metro Jazz Orch jroctet.com Artist or organization website: Jon Randall (jroctet.com)
Randazzo Vinnie NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Ratalo Joe NC 1955 Unknown Bandleader SW Joe Ratalo All-Star Band Led a jam session at Club 96 attictoys.com Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Rawls Nate GB Current Unknown Trumpet BD Nate Rawls Community Jazz Band naterawlsband.com Artist or organization website: Nate Rawls (naterawlsband.com)
Raye Phylicia FB Unknown Vocalist TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Reed Waymon NC 1955-61+ 1940-1983 Trumpet TBD wikidata.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Regni Al NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Remington Dave GC 1946-1947 Unknown Trombone SW Jerry Santora Band Played with Chris Melito in the Santora band gc-pepperadamsblog.blogspot.com Gary Carner, “Rochester Jazz in the 1940s,” Pepper Adams Blog
Reuter Greg ND Current Unknown Trombone BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Ricker Ray FB 1943- Saxophone TBD wikidata.org Wikidata item: Ray Ricker
Rivello Dave GB Current Unknown Composer arranger bandleader CJ Dave Rivello Ensemble ESM daverivello.com Artist or organization website: Dave Rivello (daverivello.com)
Rizzo Russ NC 1955-61+ Unknown Violin TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Rizzo Tom Unknown Source not specified in the existing file
Robbins Adelaide NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Robinson Tommy FB Unknown Drums TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Romano Joe Many 1950s-2008 1932-2008 BP Saxophone; Clarinet BB Woody Herman; Buddy Rich; Chuck Mangione; Sam Noto Rochester native esm.rochester.edu Democrat and Chronicle obituary reprinted by Eastman School of Music; Noal Cohen Rochester jazz roster
Romeo Mike NC 1955-61+ Unknown Guitar TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Romeo Tony NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Rowe Monk GB Current Unknown Saxophone,Piano TBD Five Families Ensemble; Dir. of the Fillius Jazz Archive at Hamilton Coll. Hamilton,NY monkrowe.com Artist or organization website: Monk Rowe (monkrowe.com)
Rubenstein Bill NC 1955-61+ 1928-1982 Piano TBD billrubenstein.net Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Ruggiero Vinnie NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Vinnie RuggerioJazz Quintet; Hochstein School Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Russell Mark FB Unknown Violin TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Salzano Benny NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Salzano Joe NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Sampson Dick Unknown Source not specified in the existing file
Samson Dick NC 1955-1983+ 1938-2026 Bass TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Samulski Gary ND Current Unknown Piano; Trombone BD Greece Jazz Band fmr Director Greece Jazz Band Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Santana Luca FB Unknown Percussion TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Santora Jerry NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Santora Joey FB Unknown Piano TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Santoro Phil FB Unknown Guitar TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Satterfield Esther FB 1946- Vocalist TBD Grammy en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia biography: Esther Satterfield
Saunders Bill NC 1955-61+ Unknown Bass TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Savoia Bob FB Unknown Trumpet TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Scarbrough Russell GB Current Unknown Composer, Bandleader, Trombone BD Russell Scarbrough Big Band 10-time ASCAP Plus Award recipient russellscarbrough.com Artist or organization website: Russell Scarbrough (russellscarbrough.com)
Schaefer Jack GB Current Unknown Clarinet Bass; Guitar TBD Margaret Explosion popwars.com Margaret Explosion artist page on PopWars — Jack Schaefer
Scherzi Matt NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Schlegel Buddy NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Schneider Maria FB 1960- Composer, TBD wikidata.org Wikidata item: Maria Schneider
Schonig Jared ND 1983- Drums Paradigm Shift wikidata.org Wikidata item: Jared Schonig
Schroeder Bernie ND Current Unknown Trumpet BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Schubert Frederick Fred ESM 1941-1950+ Unknown Saxophone SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Photographed with the band at Hotel Manitou and The Barn esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Schwab Johnny ESM 1930s Unknown Bandleader SW Johnny Schwab 12-Piece Orchestra Rochester dance orchestra associated with the Peacock Room esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Scianni Joe NC 1955-61+ 1928-2018 Piano TBD wikidata.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Scott Kenny ND Current Unknown Saxophone BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Sealy Judah FB Unknown Bass TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Sessum George FB Unknown Trumpet TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Seville Bob ND Unknown Saxophone DAN Tommy Thomas Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Shanholtz Eddie NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Sheldon Don NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Shiner Ray ESM 1950+ Unknown Clarinet SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Photographed with the band at The Barn esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Shiner McGuire Kristen FB Unknown Piano TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Shroyer Kenny NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trombone TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Skutlety Frank CD 1930s Unknown Bandleader SW Frank Skutlety Orchestra Played Rochester lakefront venues mcnygenealogy.com Carl Dengler, “Reminisce With Carl Dengler,” TV Life, June 7–13, 1952
Small Gene ESM 1950 Unknown Piano SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Photographed with the band at The Barn esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Smith Sax ESM 1925-1940s Unknown Bandleader SW Sax Smith's Cavaliers; Sax Smith Orchestra Photograph dated 1925; later Rochester society-band engagements esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Smith Ben Smitty GC 1946-1947 Unknown Trumpet SW Jimmy 'The Lion' Stewart's Elite Club band Former Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra musician gc-pepperadamsblog.blogspot.com Gary Carner, “Rochester Jazz in the 1940s,” Pepper Adams Blog
Smith Herb GB Current Unknown Trumpet TBD Freedom Trio; Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Founded Herb’s City Trumpets through ROCmusic.org rocmusic.org Rochester Music Hall of Fame — Herb Smith
Smoker Paul FB ?-2014 1941-2016 Trumpet TBD wikidata.org Wikidata item: Paul Smoker
Sneider Bob FB Unknown Guitar TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Snyder Craig GB Current Unknown Guitar TBD Craig Snyder Group craigsnydergroup.com Artist or organization website: Craig Snyder (craigsnydergroup.com)
Soloff Lew Lewis Michael Soloff ND 1960-2015 1944-2015 EP Trumpet CJ Blood, Sweat & Tears; Gil Evans; Chuck Mangione Grammy with Blood, Sweat & Tears Eastman graduate, 1965 esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music memorial biography: Lew Soloff; Rochester Philharmonic Friends & Love history
Sparrazza Sal NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trumpet TBD Ida Ray Hutton Band; The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Sperazza Joe GC 1940s Unknown Drums SW Jack End Orchestra Named as a member of Jack End's dance band gc-pepperadamsblog.blogspot.com Gary Carner, “Rochester Jazz in the 1940s,” Pepper Adams Blog
Sperazza Sal GC 1940s-1955+ Unknown Trumpet SW Jack End Orchestra; Squeezer's Breezers Documented in the 1940s and again in 1955 gc-pepperadamsblog.blogspot.com Gary Carner, “Rochester Jazz in the 1940s,” Pepper Adams Blog
Spinner Dave David FB Unknown-2015 Guitar TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Spinner Duke Peter M FB 1917-1996 Saxophone,Clarinet TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Spinner Jay George FB Unknown Piano TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Staebell Aaron GB Current Unknown Drums TBD aaronstaebell.wordpress.com Artist or organization website: Aaron Staebell (aaronstaebell.wordpress.com)
Stempien Joey GB Current Unknown Piano; Composer; Bandleader BD Joey Stempien Big Band joeystempien.com Artist or organization website: Joey Stempien (joeystempien.com)
Stevens Jackie NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Stevens Noel NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Stewart James Jimmy 'The Lion' GC 1946-1947 Unknown Piano; Bandleader SW Elite Club band Led the Elite dance-hall ensemble gc-pepperadamsblog.blogspot.com Gary Carner, “Rochester Jazz in the 1940s,” Pepper Adams Blog
Stills Bob D&C Unknown Bass TBD Democrat and Chronicle newspaper research
Stockton Don NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Strazzeri Frank NC 1955-61+ 1930-2014 B Piano TBD wikidata.org Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Strazzeri Joseph Joe Squeezer Many 1950-1955+ 1917-1989 P Piano SW Squeezer's Musical Bar classically trained pianist; opened and led sessions at Squeezer's rochistory.wordpress.com Rochester Public Library, “Chasin’ the Past Pt. 3—Lost Jazz Clubs of Rochester”; Noal Cohen Rochester jazz roster
Streb Dick DC 1950’s Keyboards LG
Street William NP 1924+ Unknown Xylophone TBD Eastman Jazz Trio Newspaper clipping; publication and date not recorded in the existing file
Sun Tony ND Current Unknown Saxophone Alto BD Greece Jazz Band Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Swan Francis ESM c.1928 Unknown SW The Buster Brown Boys Identified in ensemble photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Sweeney Myron ESM 1930s Unknown SW Johnny Schwab Orchestra Identified in a Peacock Room band photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Sweet Dave NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Taney Dave ND Current Unknown Drums BD Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Taney Jerry NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Taplin George ESM 1930s Unknown SW Johnny Schwab Orchestra Identified in a Peacock Room band photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Tardif Paul NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Taylor Art CD 1934+ Unknown Bandleader SW Art Taylor Orchestra Society orchestra at the Hotel Seneca's Ivanhoe Grill mcnygenealogy.com Carl Dengler, “Reminisce With Carl Dengler,” Rochester TV Life, February 23–29, 1952
Terefenko Dariusz GB Current Unknown Piano MO ESM Staff esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music profile or archival collection — Dariusz Terefenko
Terry Rick ND 1970’s Unknown Trumpet CJ Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Tettamanti Gene NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Thettu Deepak FB Unknown Piano TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Thomas Floyd Tommy ND 1950’s Unknown Drums DAN His own group; Bus Blum Orch and others Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Thompson Rich GB Current Unknown Drums TBD Trio East ESM richthompson.net Artist or organization website: Rich Thompson (richthompson.net)
Thomson Dawn ND Current Unknown Guitar; Vocalist VAR ESM Staff Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Thyhsen John NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trumpet TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Tiberio Bill FB Unknown Saxophone TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Tomasino Sam NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Torchio Frank GB Current Unknown Vocalist TBD Frank’s Rat Pack franksratpack.com Artist or organization website: Frank Torchio (franksratpack.com)
Tosti Boots GB Current Unknown Saxophone TBD facebook.com Facebook artist page — Boots Tosti
Tracy Jerry NC 1955-61+ Unknown Guitar TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Traikoff Bill NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trumpet TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Tremaine Judy NC 1955 Unknown Vocalist SW Squeezer's Breezers Appeared with the Breezers at the Band Box attictoys.com Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Troy John ND Current Unknown P Saxophone TBD John Troy Group from Buffalo Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Tyler Al NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Tyzik Jeff FB 1951- Trumpet TBD wikidata.org Wikidata item: Jeff Tyzik
Unterborn Ralph NC 1955 Unknown Clarinet SW Dixieland Ramblers Listed in the band's February 1955 personnel attictoys.com Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Unterborne Ralph NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Vacanti Vanessa FB Current Unknown P Vocalist CJ from Syracuse JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Van Horn Paul ND Current Unknown Saxophone Alto BD Greece Jazz Band Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Varenti Gene Gene Varren NC 1955-61+ Unknown Bass TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Vega-Albela Jacobo GB Current Unknown Drums TBD jva-music.com Artist or organization website: Jacobo Vega-Albela (jva-music.com)
Ventura Tony NC 1955-61+ Unknown Woodwinds TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Viavattine Mark GB ?-2013 Unknown Saxophone TBD markviavattine.com Artist or organization website: Mark Viavattine (markviavattine.com)
Vieth Johnny NC 1955-61+ Unknown Piano TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Vitale Danny FB 1970-current Unknown BP Bass CJ/SG Rochester Jazz All Stars Edison Tech Grad. JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Vitale Don ND Unknown Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Vitale John ND Unknown Saxophone Tenor Barley School Jazz Quintet Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Vitale Richard ND 1954- B Trumpet Barley School Jazz Quintet; Frank Sinatra wikidata.org Wikidata item: Richard Vitale
Viviani John GB Unknown Guitar TBD facebook.com Facebook artist page — John Viviani
Vivona Pete NC 1955-61+ Unknown Trombone TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Vizzutti Al FB Unknown Trumpet TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Vock Kyle GB Unknown Bass TBD allaboutjazz.com All About Jazz profile or article — Kyle Vock
Vosteen Robert Bob FB Current Unknown Guitar CJ Duo with Mel Henderson JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Wade Jaesic FB Current Unknown BP Vocalist; Bass VAR JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Walker Spencer NC 1955-61+ Unknown Bass TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Walters Rudy ESM 1944 Unknown SW Carl Dengler Orchestra Identified in a December 1944 Peacock Room photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Washington Walter GC 1946-1947 Unknown Bass SW Jimmy 'The Lion' Stewart's Elite Club band Formerly played with Lucky Millinder gc-pepperadamsblog.blogspot.com Gary Carner, “Rochester Jazz in the 1940s,” Pepper Adams Blog
Watson Stanley Albert Stan ND 1940s-1978 1926-1978 P Guitar; Composer CJ Chuck Mangione; Don Potter settled in Rochester in 1966; taught and performed locally until 1976 kinlochnelson.com Kinloch Nelson, “About Stanley Watson”; Rochester Philharmonic Friends & Love history
Weidenbach Dan ND Current Unknown BEP Trumpet;Flugelhorn BD Greece Jazz Band Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Weldy John ND Current Unknown Piano BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Wells Annie FB Current Unknown Vocalist TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Whitbeck Laura ND Current Unknown Trombone BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
White Herb ESM 1930s Unknown SW Johnny Schwab Orchestra Identified in a Peacock Room band photograph esm.rochester.edu Eastman School of Music, Carl Dengler Collection photograph inventory
Widmer Bob NC 1955-61+ Unknown Drums TBD Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Wilcox Carlton FB Unknown Drums TBD JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
Wilkins Kevin ND Current Unknown Trumpet BD Music Makers Band. Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Witkowski Deanna GB Unknown Piano,Vocalist TBD deannawitkowski.com Artist or organization website: Deanna Witkowski (deannawitkowski.com)
Wittenberg Abe CD 1930s Unknown Bandleader SW Abe Wittenberg Orchestra Played Rochester hotels and lakefront venues mcnygenealogy.com Carl Dengler, “Reminisce With Carl Dengler,” TV Life, June 7–13, 1952
Wojciechowski Mary GB Unknown BEP Vocalist TBD marywojciechowski.com Artist or organization website: Mary Wojciechowski (marywojciechowski.com)
Works Armani ND Current Unknown P Piano CJ/SM Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Wright Dave GB Unknown Guitar JF Dave Wright & the Band of Opportunity, davidrollawright.com Artist or organization website: Dave Wright (davidrollawright.com)
Youngman Gerry GB Unknown Organ CJ Paradigm Shift gerryyoungman.com Artist or organization website: Gerry Youngman (gerryyoungman.com)
Zacher Gene GC 1930s-1940s Unknown Bandleader SW Gene Zacher Orchestra Rochester commercial dance-band leader gc-pepperadamsblog.blogspot.com Gary Carner, “Rochester Jazz in the 1940s,” Pepper Adams Blog
Zeger Marc ND Current Unknown Trumpet;Guitar BD Rochester Metro Jazz Orch Online research; specific webpage not recorded in the existing file
Zinni Nick NC 1940-1950’s Unknown Guitar DIX/SG Al Bruno Trio Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Zona Ann NC 1955 Unknown Vocalist SW The Dunlaps; Ray Dunlap Quintet Appeared at the Pittsford Inn attictoys.com Noal Cohen, “Local Artist Appearances 1955,” Jazz History Website
Zona Dick FB 1970- Unknown BEP Trumpet/Bandleader SW Dick Zona Orchestra SUNY Fredonia; ESM JazzROC Facebook community poll or contribution
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Legend, notes & credits

Open a section to decode abbreviations used throughout the directory.

Rochester relationship (ROC)
B
Born in Rochester
R
Raised in Rochester
E
Educated in Rochester
P
Performed in Rochester
Data source (SRC)
GB
Greg Bell
NC
Noal Cohen
FB
Facebook poll and data
ND
Online research
PR
Viewer recollections
ESM
Eastman School of Music records
DC
Democrat and Chronicle
CD
Carl Dengler’s articles
GC
Gary Carner’s research
Jazz style
BB
Bebop
BD
Big band
CG
Cross-genre
CJ
Contemporary Jazz
DAN
Dance
DIX
Dixieland
EJ
Electronic Jazz
FK
Jazz-funk
HB
Hard bop
JF
Jazz fusion
JP
Jazz pop
LG
Lounge
MJ
Modern Jazz
MO
Modal
PB
Post-bop
SG
Small group
SM
Smooth Jazz
SW
Swing
TBD
To be determined
VAR
Various

Notes

Includes Central and Western New York artists who recurrently performed in Rochester.

Credits