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Dexter Gordon (Royal Roost) Music Poster Print - 24 X 36 $1.99 This poster shows a black and white photo of Dexter Gordon sitting with his saxophone. He is smoking a cigarette as he relaxes. At the bottom it says "Dexter Gordon, Royal Roost. NYC. 1948, The Herman Leonard Collection."...

Ted Williams (Louis Armstrong) Music Poster Print - 24 X 36 $4.99 This poster shows a black and white photo of Louis Armstrong by Ted Williams. He is playing his trumpet. At the bottom it says "Louis Armstrong. Ted Williams Photography." Louis Armstrong (4 August 1901 - July 6, 1971) (also known by the nicknames Satchmo, for satchel-mouth, and Pops) was an American jazz musician. Armstrong was a charismatic, innovative performer whose musical skills and bright p...

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Preservation: An Album To Benefit Preservation Hall & The Preservation Hall Music Outreach Program (Deluxe Version) $14.42 The complete roster of artists includes: Louis Armstrong, Andrew Bird, Terence Blanchard, Pete Seeger, Dr. John, Blind Boys of Alabama, Brandi Carlile, Cory Chisel, Ani DiFranco, Steve Earle, Merle Haggard, Richie Havens, Jason Isbell, Jim James, Angelique Kidjo, Amy LaVere, Anita Briem, Del McCoury, Buddy Miller, Paolo Nutini, and Tom Waits.Over the last year, more than 20 of American music s mos...

Michael Bublé $6.97 No Description Available.Genre: VocalsMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 11-FEB-2003...

Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at the Greek Theatre [Blu-ray] $9.82 The teaming of legendary groups Chicago and Earth Wind & Fire was the tour hit of the summer. Playing to sold-out venues this spectacular show brought the GRAMMY-winning artists together in a show that both individually and together highlighted their revolutionary melding of rock soul and jazz as well as their numerous #1 and Top 10 hits. Now you can have a front-row seat for this amazing concert ...

Adventures in the Kingdom of Swing [VHS] $9.98 ...

Sousa to Satchmo: Wynton on the Jazz Band [VHS] $9.98 ...

GRP All-Star Big Band [VHS] $19.98 ...

Stagg Alto & Tenor Saxophone Stand $14.00 This simple and functional saxophone stand is ideal for tenor and alto saxophones. It features all metal construction, and the 3-legged base makes setup a snap! Whether youre playing on stage, concert band, jazz band, or honing your skills at home, this stand provides a safe and reliable cradle for your instrument....

This is an interesting question!

You have some very good suggestions already listed, most notably Frank Zappa (yes, THAT Frank Zappa–one of the most creative composers ever and very technical in his compositions), Steely Dan (Becker and Fagen are the most cerebral writers of the modern rock era), Stan Kenton (classical big-band jazz era), Bella Fleck (un-classify-able!) and Mahavishnu Orchestra (John McLaughlin primary composer/guitarist but a varied supporting cast including Billy Cobham)

There are, however, some glaring omissions:
From the “classical” jazz era you can’t get more technical than Dave Brubeck, especially his experiments with “odd” time signatures. From a more “avant garde” point of view, Don Ellis with his orchestra is the epitome of technical aspiration. But Miles Davis, Bill Evans (Davis’s pianist at a time), John Coltrane, Chic Corea, Oscar Peterson and many others pushed and opened up the technical limits of composing and playing. Flora Purim, a vocalist who worked a lot with Corea’s Return to Forever orchestra, really pushes the technical aspect of vocal music. Also in the vocal area, don’t overlook technical wizards the Ward Swingle Singers (Double Six of Paris), Manhattan Transfer, Bobby McFerrin and Al Jarreau.