Leonard Feather was an American jazz critic, composer, and arranger who is widely considered to be the father of jazz criticism. He wrote extensively about jazz for various publications, including DownBeat and The New York Times.

Martin Williams was an American jazz critic, writer, and producer who is best known for his book 'The Jazz Tradition', which is considered a seminal work in jazz criticism.

Stanley Crouch was an American jazz critic, novelist, and poet who was the first African American jazz critic to write for a major publication, The Village Voice.

Stanley Crouch was known for his controversial views on jazz, often criticizing musicians and styles that he felt were not true to the tradition of the music.

Whitney Balliett was known for his lyrical and evocative writing style, which often captured the essence of jazz performances and musicians.

Gary Giddins is known for his in-depth analysis of jazz recordings, often providing detailed insights into the music and the musicians.

Nat Hentoff was a jazz critic, producer, and record label executive who played a significant role in the development of jazz in the 20th century.

Martin Williams was a jazz critic, writer, and producer who was also a noted jazz educator and historian.

Amiri Baraka was a jazz critic, poet, and playwright who was also a noted jazz poet.

William Claxton was a jazz critic, photographer, and filmmaker who is best known for his photographs of jazz musicians.

Marian McPartland was a jazz pianist, composer, and radio host who is best known for her long-running radio show 'Piano Jazz'.

J. Hoberman is a film critic, author, and professor who is best known for his work as a jazz film critic.

Martin Williams was a jazz critic, writer, and producer who was also a noted jazz historian.

Martin Williams was a jazz critic, writer, and producer who was also a noted jazz educator.

Nat Hentoff was a jazz critic, producer, and record label executive who played a significant role in the development of jazz in the 20th century.