Born on April 26
12 jazz musicians born on April 26, including Caro Emerald, Duane Eddy, Jørgen Ingmann and Jimmy Giuffre.
Caro Emerald
1981 · Dutch female singer
Duane Eddy
1938–2024 · American guitarist (1938–2024)
Jørgen Ingmann
1925–2015 · Danish musician (1925–2015)
Jimmy Giuffre
1921–2008 · American jazz clarinet and saxophone player (1921–2008)
Teddy Edwards
1924–2003 · American jazz tenor saxophonist
L. Shankar
1950 · Indian violinist and composer (born 1950)
Stanisław Sojka
1959–2025 · Polish singer
Christian Wallumrød
1971 · Norwegian jazz musician
Per Aage Brandt
1944–2021 · Danish writer and linguist
Frank D'Rone
1932–2013 · American jazz singer and guitarist
Mike Francis
1961–2009 · Italian singer and composer (1961-2009)
Dave Tough
1907–1948 · American drummer (1907–1948)
Died on April 26
Count Basie
1904–1984 · American jazz musician and composer (1904–1984)
Margaret Bonds
1913–1972 · American composer and pianist (1913–1972)
Leo Arnaud
1904–1991 · French-American arranger and composer of "Bugler's Dream"…
Charles Neville
1938–2018 · American musician (1938–2018)
Andy Bey
1939–2025 · American musician
Jimmy Bond
1933–2012 · American jazz bassist (1933–2012)
Albums released on April 26
| Date | Album |
|---|---|
| 26 April 2024 | To Save a Child: An Intimate Live Concert Live Eric Clapton |
| 26 April 2010 | When Be-Bop Was King Dizzy Gillespie |
| 26 April 2017 | Concerto pour piano / Concerto pour violoncelle Michel Legrand; Henri Demarquette, Orchestre philharmonique de Radio France, Mikko Franck |
| 26 April 1989 | Good to Be Back Natalie Cole |
| 26 April 1977 | Remasters, Volume 1: Live in Bremen Live Tom Waits |
| 26 April 2024 | In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album Chet Baker & Jack Sheldon |
| 26 April 2013 | Chicago XXXV: The Nashville Sessions Chicago |
| 26 April 2019 | Walking to New Orleans George Benson |
| 26 April 2023 | Relicário: João Gilberto (Ao Vivo no Sesc 1998) Live João Gilberto |
| 26 April 1994 | Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik OutKast |
| 26 April 2024 | Freedom Weaver: The 1959 European Tour Recordings Live Sonny Rollins |
| 26 April 2010 | An Evening With Dave Grusin Dave Grusin |
| 26 April 2005 | Gene Krupa Plays Gerry Mulligan Arrangements Gene Krupa |
| 26 April 2006 | Two O'Clock Jump Harry James |
| 26 April 2024 | At The Showcase: Live In Chicago 1976-1977 Live Sun Ra |
| 26 April 2005 | Live From Las Vegas: 14 Live Hits and Signature Songs Live Nancy Wilson |
| 26 April 1996 | Снежный лев Аквариум |
| 26 April 2005 | Music From the Hearts of the Masters Jack DeJohnette & Foday Musa Suso |
| 26 April 2024 | Live in France: The 1966 Concert in Limoges Live Sister Rosetta Tharpe |
| 26 April 2024 | Burnin' in Bordeaux: Live in France 1969 Live Cannonball Adderley |
| 26 April 2024 | Poppin' in Paris: Live at L'Olympia 1972 Live Cannonball Adderley |
| 26 April 2010 | Sign of Life Bill Frisell |
| 26 April 2024 | Abre Alas Ivan Lins & George Robert |
| 26 April 2004 | Class Trip John Abercrombie |
| 26 April 2010 | Jo Jones Special Septet Jo Jones |
| 26 April 2024 | As Time Passes Arild Andersen, Daniel Sommer & Rob Luft |
| 26 April 2002 | Sonny Stitt Plays Sonny Stitt |
| 26 April 2008 | Center Stage Live Tommy Emmanuel C.G.P. |
| 26 April 2024 | Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert from Avignon Live Yusef Lateef |
| 26 April 2000 | The Bassist: Homage to Diversity Richard Davis |