1: Louis Armstrong - Pioneer of jazz trumpet and scat singing.

2: Duke Ellington - Composer and bandleader known for timeless jazz standards.

3: Ella Fitzgerald - First lady of song with unparalleled vocal range.

4: Miles Davis - Innovator of cool jazz and fusion sound.

5: Billie Holiday - Iconic jazz singer known for emotional depth.

6: John Coltrane - Avant-garde saxophonist and composer.

7: Thelonious Monk - Unique pianist and composer of modern jazz.

8: Charlie Parker - Bebop pioneer with virtuosic saxophone skills.

9: Sarah Vaughan - Jazz diva with powerful and versatile vocals.