What is the best jazz band of all time?
Jazz is America's original art form — an endlessly evolving conversation between musicians that has captivated listeners for over a century. From the cool restraint of Miles Davis to the explosive free jazz of Ornette Coleman, these ensembles pushed music to its limits. Vote for the jazz band whose brilliance, innovation, and legacy you believe stands above all others.
Miles Davis Quintet
Miles Davis's classic quintet featuring Coltrane, Chambers, and others
John Coltrane Quartet
Coltrane's classic quartet known for "A Love Supreme"
Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers
Hard bop ensemble that launched careers of countless jazz musicians
Dave Brubeck Quartet
Jazz quartet known for "Take Five" and innovative time signatures
Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop
Bassist and composer Mingus's ensemble known for complex compositions
Weather Report
Jazz fusion supergroup featuring Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter
Herbie Hancock & the Headhunters
Fusion ensemble known for the landmark funk-jazz album "Head Hunters"
Pat Metheny Group
Jazz guitarist's ensemble known for blending jazz with world music and rock
Thelonious Monk Quartet
Eccentric pianist's quartet known for angular melodies and complex harmonies
Ornette Coleman Quartet
Free jazz pioneer whose quartet revolutionized jazz in the late 1950s
Sun Ra Arkestra
Avant-garde jazz ensemble led by eccentric pianist Sun Ra
The Modern Jazz Quartet
Sophisticated ensemble known for blending jazz with classical influences
Wynton Marsalis Septet
Trumpet virtuoso's ensemble known for reviving acoustic jazz traditions
Return to Forever
Jazz fusion supergroup led by Chick Corea
The Mahavishnu Orchestra
John McLaughlin's electric jazz fusion ensemble known for complex rhythms
Bill Evans Trio
Influential jazz piano trio known for delicate, introspective playing
Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band
Baritone saxophonist's large ensemble known for cool jazz sound
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