Jazz composer, pianist, lyricist, and arranger Bill Strayhorn (November 29, 1915 – May 31, 1967), who collaborated with Duke Ellington. Photo by William P. Gottlieb, c. 1947. #cosomusic

Aston "Family Man" Barrett (born November 22, 1946) played bass for Bob Marley & The Wailers, co-produced their albums, and was in charge of song arrangements. He also played bass with Lee Perry's The Upsetters and his bass line on "The Liquidator" by the Harry J. All Stars served as the template for "I'll Take You There" by The Staple Singers. #cosomusic

Tina Weymouth (born November 22, 195), singer, songwriter, and a founding member and bassist of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club. #cosomusic

Dr. John (November 20, 1941 – June 6, 2019) at the 2007 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Photo by Derek Bridges. #cosomusic

Congolese singer, songwriter, and bandleader Tabu Ley Rochereau (November 13, 1940 - November 30, 2013) #cosomusic

Musician, songwriter, record producer, and arranger Booker T. Jones (born November 12, 1944), best known as a member of Booker T. & the M.G.'s. #cosomusic

Neil Young (born November 12, 1945). Photo by Michael Pultland / Getty. #cosomusic

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Doug Sahm (November 6, 1941 – November 18, 1999), known for his work with the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Texas Tornados. #cosomusic

American jazz double bassist and violinist Henry Grimes (November 3, 1935 – April 15, 2020) #cosomusic

Jazz saxophonist George Coleman at Merton Simpson's Gallery, 2012. Photo: Ming Smith. Source: www.tumblr.com/jazz-improvisation. #cosomusic

American jazz trumpeter and composer Clifford Brown (October 30, 1930 – June 26, 1956) #cosomusic

Eddie Holland (born October 30, 1939) of the Motown songwriting team Holland–Dozier–Holland ("Heat Wave," "Where Did Our Love Go," "Baby Love," "Stop! In the Name of Love," "Nowhere to Run," "You Can't Hurry Love," "Reach Out I'll Be There," "You Keep Me Hangin' On," "Band of Gold," and other songs)

American singer-songwriter and fiddler Peter Stampfel (born October 29, 1938) #cosomusic

Conductor and composer Carl Davis (October 28, 1936 – August 3, 2023), whose credits include TV scores (e.g., World at War, Pride and Prejudice), new scores for vintage silent films, contemporary film scores (e.g., The French Lieutenant's Woman), stage and concert works. Photo by Ramdzan Masiam. #cosomusic

Singer-songwriter Frank Ocean (born October 28, 1987) #cosomusic

Hank Marvin (born October 28, 1941), known as the lead guitarist for The Shadows #cosomusic

American drummer Earl Palmer (October 25, 1924 – September 19, 2008) worked with Little Richard, Fats Domino, Smiley Lewis, Lloyd Price, Larry Williams, Shirley and Lee, Eddie Cochran, Ritchie Valens, Sam Cooke, Jan and Dean, the Righteous Brothers, Ike & Tina Turner, Elvis Costello, and others. #cosomusic

Guitarist, songwriter, and producer Steve Cropper (born October 21, 1941). He is a member of Booker T. & the MG's and he's worked with Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas, and others.

Cuban singer Celia Cruz (October 21, 1925 – July 16, 2003)

Jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie (October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993) playing his signature "bent" trumpet in the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, 1956. Photo by Kees Scherer. Source: www.tumblr.com/jazz-improvisation.