CBS Jazz All-Stars is a collective of jazz musicians who have been performing together since the early 1990s. The group was founded by bassist Ron Carter, who wanted to bring together some of the best jazz musicians in the world to perform together. The group consists of tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, alto saxophonist Phil Woods, pianist Kenny Barron, guitarist Russell Malone, bassist Ron Carter, drummer Louis Hayes, and percussionist Steve Turre.
The group has recorded four albums, including "The CBS Jazz All-Stars Live at Carnegie Hall," "Live at the Village Vanguard," "Live at the Blue Note," and "Live at Sweet Basil." They have performed at a variety of venues, including Carnegie Hall, the Village Vanguard, The Blue Note, and Sweet Basil. They have also performed on a variety of television shows, including "The Late Show with David Letterman," "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Good Morning America," and "CBS This Morning."
The members of the group are all highly respected musicians in the jazz world. Ron Carter is a Grammy Award-winning bassist who has played with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter. Joe Henderson is a tenor saxophone player who has played with McCoy Tyner, Freddie Hubbard, and John Coltrane. Freddie Hubbard is a trumpeter who has played with Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter. Phil Woods is an alto saxophone player who has performed with Charles Mingus, Dizzy Gillespie, and Thelonious Monk. Kenny Barron is a pianist who has played with Dizzy Gillespie, Kenny Burrell, and Randy Weston. Russell Malone is a guitarist who has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Hank Jones, and Herbie Hancock. Louis Hayes is a drummer who has played with Cannonball Adderley, Horace Silver, and Art Blakey. Steve Turre is a percussionist who has performed with Woody Shaw, McCoy Tyner, and Wynton Marsalis.
The CBS Jazz All-Stars have been performing together for over 25 years and have become one of the most respected jazz groups in the world. Their music has been praised for its energy, passion, and creativity. Their music has been described as "a unique blend of swing, bebop, and modern jazz, with an emphasis on improvisation and exploration." For their contributions to jazz, the group has been honored with numerous awards, including
