___ - Became the most celebrated jazz orchestra composer/leader in the world. Moved his very steady bands (little turnover) through many developmental transformations and took the jazz orchestra into symphonic directions while always maintaining the tradition. Did not follow the riff style, but set new standards on almost all levels of the big band phenomenon (soloists = bass in melodic role).
a. Duke Ellington
b. Count Basie
c. Benny Goodman
d. Glenn Miller