Crossword puzzle clue "jazz figure"

"For his contributions to jazz, ___ should be smeared with bacon grease, placed in a cage with three underfed Kodiak grizzly bears, and whatever happens, happens." ("Genius Guide to Jazz")

Jazz and Blues, but not smooth jazz or jump blues, AFAIK

Jazz singer and pianist who sang "Figure Eight" on "Schoolhouse Rock" (1924-2009)

Jazz figure

Jazz Age figure

"All That Jazz" figure