[{"n": "Ben Allison (musician)", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/ben-allison-musician/", "s": "Bassist, composer, and co-founder of the Jazz Composers Collective."}, {"n": "Gus Bivona", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/gus-bivona/", "s": "Reed player and Steve Allen collaborator."}, {"n": "Bob Carter (musician)", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/bob-carter-musician/", "s": "American jazz bassist and arranger from Connecticut."}, {"n": "Linc Chamberland", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/linc-chamberland/", "s": "American jazz guitarist from Norwalk, Connecticut."}, {"n": "Eli's Chosen Six", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/eli-s-chosen-six/", "s": "Yale Dixieland sextet that appeared in Jazz On A Summer's Day."}, {"n": "Don Elliott", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/don-elliott/", "s": "Jazz trumpeter, vibraphonist, vocalist, and mellophone player."}, {"n": "Charles Flores", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/charles-flores/", "s": "Cuban-born bassist and Grammy-winning member of the Michel Camilo Trio."}, {"n": "Dominic Frontiere", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/dominic-frontiere/", "s": "Composer, arranger, and jazz accordionist from Connecticut."}, {"n": "Giacomo Gates", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/giacomo-gates/", "s": "Jazz vocalist known for vocalese and education."}, {"n": "Michael Gregory (guitarist)", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/michael-gregory-guitarist/", "s": "American guitarist and composer spanning jazz, avant-garde, and R&B."}, {"n": "Jesse Hameen II", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/jesse-hameen-ii/", "s": "New Haven drummer, educator, and founder of Jazz Haven."}, {"n": "Sy Johnson", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/sy-johnson/", "s": "Jazz composer and arranger known for Mingus collaborations."}, {"n": "Pete Jolly", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/pete-jolly/", "s": "West Coast jazz pianist and accordionist."}, {"n": "Brooks Kerr", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/brooks-kerr/", "s": "Jazz pianist and Duke Ellington specialist."}, {"n": "Eartha Kitt", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/eartha-kitt/", "s": "Singer, actress, and activist with a distinctive voice."}, {"n": "Mike LeDonne", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/mike-ledonne/", "s": "Jazz pianist, organist, composer, and educator from Connecticut."}, {"n": "Rachael MacFarlane", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/rachael-macfarlane/", "s": "Voice actress, singer, and author from Kent, Connecticut."}, {"n": "Ron McClure", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/ron-mcclure/", "s": "Jazz bassist from New Haven, Connecticut."}, {"n": "Hal McIntyre", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/hal-mcintyre/", "s": "Saxophonist, clarinetist, and bandleader from Connecticut."}, {"n": "John Mehegan", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/john-mehegan/", "s": "Jazz pianist, educator, and author of the Jazz Improvisation series."}, {"n": "Vince Mendoza", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/vince-mendoza/", "s": "Connecticut-born composer and conductor with seven Grammy wins."}, {"n": "Adam Nussbaum", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/adam-nussbaum/", "s": "American jazz drummer from Norwalk, Connecticut."}, {"n": "Laura Nyro", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/laura-nyro/", "s": "Songwriter and singer with a three-octave mezzo-soprano voice."}, {"n": "Hod O'Brien", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/hod-o-brien/", "s": "Jazz pianist, club owner, and educator from Connecticut."}, {"n": "David Paquette", "u": "/e/jazz-musicians-from-connecticut/david-paquette/", "s": "American jazz pianist with over 53 albums and international touring career."}]