[{"n": "Ken Colyer", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/ken-colyer/", "s": "English trumpeter devoted to New Orleans jazz."}, {"n": "Bill Davison", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/bill-davison/", "s": "American jazz cornetist known for energetic, Armstrong-based style."}, {"n": "Digby Fairweather", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/digby-fairweather/", "s": "British jazz trumpeter, author, and broadcaster."}, {"n": "Stéphane Grappelli", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/st-phane-grappelli/", "s": "French jazz violinist and co-founder of the Quintette du Hot Club de France."}, {"n": "Cliff Jackson (musician)", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/cliff-jackson-musician/", "s": "American stride pianist and house pianist at Café Society."}, {"n": "Ellis Larkins", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/ellis-larkins/", "s": "Jazz pianist and accompanist known for work with Ella Fitzgerald."}, {"n": "Mel Lewis", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/mel-lewis/", "s": "American jazz drummer known for his unique cymbal work."}, {"n": "Humphrey Lyttelton", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/humphrey-lyttelton/", "s": "English jazz trumpeter, broadcaster, and comedy panel game host."}, {"n": "Rod Mason", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/rod-mason/", "s": "English trad jazz trumpeter, cornetist, and vocalist."}, {"n": "Mississippi Fred McDowell", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/mississippi-fred-mcdowell/", "s": "Hill country blues singer and slide guitarist."}, {"n": "Carmen McRae", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/carmen-mcrae/", "s": "Jazz vocalist known for behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic lyrics."}, {"n": "Jay McShann", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/jay-mcshann/", "s": "Kansas City jazz pianist and bandleader who launched Charlie Parker."}, {"n": "Memphis Slim", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/memphis-slim/", "s": "American blues pianist, singer, and composer."}, {"n": "Dudley Moore", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/dudley-moore/", "s": "English comedian, actor, musician and composer of the satire boom."}, {"n": "Ray Nance", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/ray-nance/", "s": "Trumpeter, violinist, and vocalist for Duke Ellington."}, {"n": "Ottilie Patterson", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/ottilie-patterson/", "s": "Northern Irish blues singer with the Chris Barber Jazz Band."}, {"n": "Oscar Pettiford", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/oscar-pettiford/", "s": "Bebop bass pioneer who also made the cello a jazz solo instrument."}, {"n": "Piano Red", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/piano-red/", "s": "American blues pianist and singer, first to hit pop charts."}, {"n": "Roswell Rudd", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/roswell-rudd/", "s": "American jazz trombonist and composer in free and avant-garde jazz."}, {"n": "Charlie Shavers", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/charlie-shavers/", "s": "Jazz trumpeter, arranger, and composer of \"Undecided.\""}, {"n": "Dave Shepherd", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/dave-shepherd/", "s": "English jazz clarinettist and bandleader."}, {"n": "Sweet Substitute", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/sweet-substitute/", "s": "English all-girl trio known for jazz and swing harmony."}, {"n": "Charles Tolliver", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/charles-tolliver/", "s": "American jazz trumpeter, composer, and co-founder of Strata East Records."}, {"n": "Bruce Turner", "u": "/e/black-lion-records-artists/bruce-turner/", "s": "English jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and bandleader."}]