Which Jazz Artist’s Influenced your Musical Taste?

Many solo jazz artists have left an indelible mark on the genre, shaping tastes and inspiring countless listeners. Here are few of mine that I find deeply inspiring and connected, 

Pianist: Bill Evans, Eddie Higgins, Thelonious Monk, Tsuyoshi Yamamoto, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Claude Williamson, Oscar Peterson

Saxophonists: John Coltrane, Stan Getz, Ben Webster, Scott Hamilton, Archie Shepp, Dexter Gordon, Stanley Turrentine

Trumpet: Chet Baker, Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie, Chris Botti

Guitarists: Wes Montgomery, Fausto Mesolella, Andrea Castelfranato

Bassists: Charles Mingus, Paul Chambers, Ray Brown

Who has had the most impact on your musical journey?