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76 Degrees West Band (trombone)
Official Biography courtesy of 76 Degrees West Band That's the longitude for the East Coast in the Western Hemisphere-precisely, Washington, D.C. The backup band has played behind numerous national acts such as Sax Man Jimmy Sommers,...
Akua Allrich (vocal)
Jazz vocalist and DC-native Akua Allrich has proven herself to be a musician of extraordinary talent and crowd-moving passion. With finesse and charisma, this vocalist, composer and teacher, has successfully etched out a place for...
Alessandro Olivieri (bass)
Hi, my name is Alessandro Olivieri. I’m 43 years old, and live in Bologna. I have been interested in jazz since 1980. Before that, I was absorbed in the study of classical piano. I have always taken private lessons because I like to...
Alex Bartlett (guitar)
Philadelphia based Jazz Guitarist. Former owner and musical director of Chris' Jazz Cafe and Alex's Jazz Underground
Alex Blake Quartet / Quintet (bass)
The Alex Blake Quartet: Alex Blake - Electric & Acoustic Bass, Chris Hunter - Sax, Ted Cruz / Benito Gonzalez - Keyboards, Victor Jones - Drums, Neil Clarke - Percussion. Alex Blake's recording and touring dates read like a "who's who"...Allan Browne (drums)
Homage is the exciting new release by the extremely talented Sam Anning, Allan Browne and Marc Hannaford. The Trio perform versions of works by Jazz luminaries such as Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton and Thelonious Monk...
Ameranouche (guitar)
The award winning Ameranouche trio features the melodic virtuosity of guitarist Richard Sheppard, the vehement rhythm chops of guitarist Ryan Flaherty and the dulcet low end of upright bassist Xar Adelberg. Together, this rip-roaring...
Anastasia Glazkova (vocal)
Anastasia Glazkova - jazz singer and composer was born in Kazakhstan,Kokshetau. Graduated from musical kollege like a pianist. In 1996 moved to Omsk where began her jazz career as a soloist of Jazz Philharmonic Orchestra "Square" and sang...Andy Polay (drums)
Andy Polay Quintet: Rahn Burton- keys, Christopher Brelochs- saxaphones, John Castleman- trumpet, Andy Polay- drums
Arthur Vint (drums)
Originally from Tucson, Arizona, Arthur Vint began studying music seriously at the age of twelve and by the time he was fifteen was already performing professionally. He has performed everywhere from dive bars to concert halls,...
Barbara Dane (vocal)
"Bessie Smith in Stereo" said jazz critic Leonard Feather in Playboy magazine when Barbara Dane burst onto the scene in the late '50s. Time magazine said of her: "The voice is pure, rich...rare as a 20 karat diamond." To Ebony magazine,...
Benoit Viellefon & His Orchestra (guitar)
Born in France, Benoit started to play music whilst in his teens with the firm ambition of becoming a rock star and a 1920's aviation pioneer in the like of Charles Lindberg, Roland Garros or St-exupéry.He moved first to...
Brandon Primus (saxophone)
Profile: Instrumentalist/Arranger/Performer The manner and flow of my music is heavily influenced by the music of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Jazz musician Miles Davis and other notable artists such as John Coltrane, Grover...Brian E Harmon (drums)
Brian Harmon is an up and coming drummer from the Dallas area. His smooth grooves and driving hits show he is accomplished in many forms of music. He was born in Midland, Texas and raised in Dallas, TX. His formal training began in the...
Bruce Gertz (bass)
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, acoustic and electric bass player and composer Bruce Gertz began playing guitar at the age of ten. By age fourteen he changed to the bass guitar and started playing rock, blues and later jazz. While...Bruno Zoia (bass)
1961: Sono Nato a Genova nel 1961 e, malgrado nella mia famiglia non ci fossero altri musici o qualcuno che suonasse uno strumento, sin da bambino ero molto attratto dalla musica. Iniziai presto ad ascoltare ogni genere musicale, grazie al...
Bucky Pizzarelli (guitar)
For more than six decades, the legendary Bucky Pizzarelli has had a stellar career. “The complete jazz musician”, he was a fixture in jazz and the studios since the early ‘50s. The list of big bands and vocalists with whom Bucky...
Burning Gums (guitar)
Representing three continents, Burning Gums is a fresh new color on the seemingly endless palette of jazz guitar bands. The trio's debut album contains nine exciting tracks showcasing high caliber musicianship expertly navigating between...Carl Marche (flugelhorn)
Trompettiste, Carl Marche est très t�'t passionné de Jazz, il apprend sur des disques, à l’écoute des grands maîtres et se perfectionne en parallèle au conservatoire de musique d’Orléans. Grâce aux répétitions dans des...-modified.jpg.)
Catarina New (saxophone)
Catarina New Catarina left Sweden, for New York to study at the “New School of Jazz”. Studying with world renowned artists as: Reggie Workman, Kenny Werner, Hal Galper, David Liebman, Bob Mintzer and Bill...Caty Coffee (guitar)
I am a song writer, who wrote music for the industry the past few years. The songs I wrote always did well, and I decided to sing some of the songs myself. I love Hot Jazz, and there was no question about what style I will be singing. I...Charlie Kniceley (bass)
Charlie Kniceley migrated to the Hudson Valley 35 years ago when he met Gail, who he married and is still with. He is best known as a consummate side man and has worked with a long list of artists including Al Martino, Jerry Vale, Ron...
Connie Crothers (piano)
CONNIE CROTHERS is known for her uncompromising spontaneous improvisation, originality, virtuosity and a wide range of expression. She has just released “Session at 475 Kent,” a duo with bassist Michael Bisio, on the Mutable...Daniel John Martin (violin)
Daniel John Martin, jazz violin and vocals, was born in Congleton, England. After spending most of his childhood in Africa (Dakar-Senegal/ Johanesburg- South Africa- for ten years) He came to Paris France Where he continued to study the...
David Drazin (piano)
An accomplished and adventurous improviser, pianist David Drazin, a Cleveland, Ohio native, specializes in hot jazz styles such as Harlem stride and blues. David created his own opportunity to play freely in all styles as a soloist by...Delco Nightingale (band/orchestra)
Delco Nightingale is a recent addition to the Philadelphia music scene, bringing a rockin' new twist to swing era classics. This group of musical personalities is comprised of vocalist Erin Berry, guitarist Greg Phoenix, upright bassist...
Don Mopsick (bass, acoustic)
Don Mopsick began his musical career as a teenager in his hometown of Linden, NJ, performing on trumpet and bass guitar for local ethnic dances. After High School, he attended Rutgers University and Berklee College of Music. His...
Doug Martin (guitar, acoustic)
San Francisco Bay Area jazz guitarist, Doug Martin, has performed with some of the finest artists on the West coast and abroad including Germany based gypsy guitarist/composer, Lulo Reinhardt, Grammy award winning guitarist John Jorgenson,...Drew Nugent (piano)
Drew Nugent is a jazz musician hailing from the Suburbs of Philadelphia. He specializes in Jazz and Dance music of the 1920's and 30's. His main instruments are piano, trumpet and vocals. Nugent attended Bloomsburg University of...Drivetime (various)
DRIVETIME - New CD "Ignition" Philadelphia has given us some brilliant music over the decades and this tight, contemporary jazz ensemble holds up to Philly’s solid reputation with their highly anticipated new release, IGNITION!...
Duane Padilla (violin)
Violinist Duane Padilla began his musical career much in the “traditional” way. Beginning classical violin lessons at age 4, he went on to earn a Masters Degree from Yale University and a Bachelors Degree from Northwestern...Earl R. Johnson Jr. (piano)
Earl R. Johnson Jr. is a graduate of Boston’s Berklee College of Music with a degree in Film Scoring. He has captivated audiences on five continents; Johnson’s command of several writing and playing styles has afforded him the...Elizabeth Dodd (guitar)
Award winning Guitarist Elizabeth Dodd grew up in South Plainfield NJ. She was first exposed to Jazz while studying with Legondary guitar guru, Harry Leahy. Harry was the featured guitarist on Phil Woods recordings and toured extensively...
Eric Frazier (percussion)
Eric Frazier was born in Harlem, New York City. He was raised in Brooklyn, New York in a family of eight children. He ran track and road races for 27 years. His love of the physical culture and creative expression led him to the...Franco Baggiani (trumpet)
Studies After musical studies, followed by the music master Tolmino Marianini at the school of music in Fiesole and then taking private lessons from Bill Campbell (the leading trumpeter at the municipial theatre of Florence, Franco...
Gary Pearson (drums)
Trained in DCI Drum Corps and US Army Field Band. Have tour and show experience having played with numerous acts both national and local. Former house drummer for regional recording studio in Maryland/DC area. Well versed in all styles.Gene Black (drums)
My name is Gene Black. I grew up in New Orleans, in a musical family. I play drums, and bass professionally, and some other instruments, very unprofessionally. A list of artists that I have worked for includes: Leon "Kid Chocolate"...GMANgerald (bass, electric)
GMAN is an original nickname given to me by an aspiring female singer during late night recording sessions. Gerald is my Parents given name. "Gee-Spot" was created by all of our Local & Signed Rap Artist dubbing me "Gee" ,(short for GMAN)...Hanka Gregusova (vocal)
Hanka started singing when she was a child and was influenced by the music of Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder. Later on she became fascinated by jazz and soul stars like Ella Fidzgerald, Betty Carter, Anita Baker a Natalie...
Harry Brown (vocal)
My songs are mostly jazzy love songs, but not exclusively. I write songs and sing them without the accompaniment of musical instruments. Hear the words, listen to the stories, 'bop' to the beat in all your glory! Instrumentation is...Henry Busse (trumpet)
To come.Herman Autrey (trumpet)
A raucous and energetic trumpet player, Herman Autrey is best known for accompanying piano great Fats Waller on his famous Victor sessions, in the 1930’s. Born into a musical family (his father and two brothers were musicians) Autrey...
Hiromi Kasuga (piano)
Hiromi Kasuga, a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger, began her musical life at the age of six by playing classical piano. She is originally from Japan, now living in NY. She began her jazz studies at the acclaimed Berklee College...
Hot Club Of Detroit (band/orchestra)
Back in 1930s Paris, the Hot Club de France kept music fans jumping and dance floors filled to their intricate and lively brand of gypsy jazz. In 21st century Detroit, the fans are jumpin' and the dance floors are filled, too--" this...
Jabbo Smith (trumpet)
Jabbo Smith - trumpet, vocal Hailed a one of the original trumpet kings, Cladys Smith was born in Pembroke, GA on December 24, 1908. He was sent to the Jenkins Orphanage by his mother Ida Smith when he was six year old. Jabbo began...
Jane Stuart (vocal)
For Jane Stuart, dance in general ��" and tap in particular ��" gave that rhythmic sensibility that would allow her to take liberties in the music, and always be spot on. That's why she was so drawn to jazz. The music is so...
Jay Williams (guitar)
John Williams(Jay),Producer,Guitarist & songwriter,born in London England,known as the music capital of Europe,grew up around the sounds & rhythms of music played by his parents & older brothers. From school to local bands,Jay explored...
Jenna McSwain (piano)
As a small child in Charleston, South Carolina, Jenna McSwain knew she wanted to be a musician. Grabbing hold of every available musical opportunity, she began performing solos in church at the age of four, and she hasn’t stopped singing...Jerome Ali (guitar, electric)
Jerome received his first guitar from his mother when he was eleven years old. His Dad, the late Jimmy Ali sr was also a musician. Being a pianist, He encouraged Jerome to play by enticing him with songs by the great guitarist Wes...Joel Illerhag (bass)
The Swedish bass-phenomenon and band-leader Joel Illerhag, is considered to be among the most gifted talents at the Scandinavian music-scene. Despite his young age (26) has he already proven that he has something extraordinary and new to...
Joey Pero (trumpet)
Joey is considered to be one of the pre-eminent trumpet talents of our time. His skill with classical playing is unprecedented as can be witnessed by hearing him play the Partita BMV 1006 by Bach (written for Violin). In addition to his...
Jon-Erik Kellso (trumpet)
Trumpeter Jon-Erik Kellso started playing professionally in and around Detroit, Michigan where he was born in 1964. Jon began early, playing in a big band at age 11, in the International Youth Symphony at age 13, and in a concert...
JooZz (piano)
Growing up in the harbour city of Rotterdam, JooZz developed an ‘international’ taste for life at an early age. The mixture of different cultures, races and their visible footprint gave him his first inspiration for loving all facets...
Julie McGregor (vocal)
Julie McGregor is a jazz vocalist and fine artist. As a jazz vocalist, she feels there is a strong parallel with her painting in her expressiveness and spontaneity. She is focused on that big sound, the poetry of jazz and the freedom of...Justin Richey Bassist (bass, acoustic)
Justin Richey is an accomplished young lion based in the Boston and New York Music Scene. Specializing in Jazz, Rock n’ Roll, Country, Blues, and Chamber Music, Justin Richey has made a striking first impression at such a young age....
Karl Olandersson (trumpet)
Karl Olandersson is a jazz trumpet player from Sweden. Born in 1978. Started playing the trumpet at a very early age. Educated in Stockholm at "The Royal College Of Music" 1997-2001. He is now one of Swedens top trumpet players. His first...Kiki Sanchez (piano)
Native from Lima, Peru Kiki Sanchez was born into a musical atmosphere. He began his formal education in Peru with Coco Macedo and Edermi Chavez. He became a well-rounded musician by playing with La Peru Salsa All-Stars, Orquesta Majestic...LaRe (vocal)
9x award winning Singer Songwriter Musician Composer She is a rare breed of ever-evolving singers. LaRe is adventurous to say the least. She is one of today’s most captivating, innovative talents with an explosive stage presence and...
Lisa Deveaux (vocal)
In possession of a soulful soprano kissed with jazzy overtones and a way with her pen that brings clarity to the workings of a woman’s heart, Lisa Deveaux caresses listeners with beautiful songs of love and a singular sound that...
Lori Lefevre (vocal)
Lori Lefevre has been singing jazz for 3 decades, performing at jazz clubs throughout the midwest, and with the Toledo Jazz Orchestra and The Toledo Symphony. Currently she is teaching assistant for the great Jon Hendricks at...Luke Gosselin (guitar)
Coming soon!Martin Jones (trumpet)
Martin Jones was born in Hull in 1955. He gained his experience with playing trumpet first in school bands, and then Hull school bands with many concerts with orchestra’s, concert bands and a Jazz Swing Band. He left those to form his...Matt Holborn (violin)
“Amongst other young jazz violinists in the UK, Matt stands out with his instantly recognisable sound, a good use of violin techniques and intelligent musicality.” Tim Kliphuis -Internationally renowned jazz violinist and...
Matthew Whitaker (organ, Hammond B3)
Matthew Whitaker, a resident of Hackensack NJ, is truly a gifted musician. Matthew’s desire to play music began at 3 years old when his grandfather gave him a small Yamaha keyboard. After banging on it a few times we noticed Matt...
Max Ionata (sax, tenor)
Born in 1972, Max Ionata is considered as one of the most important jazz saxophonists in contemporary Italian Jazz scene. Although his late debut after having moved to Rome in 2005 and started his living only by music, Ionata has already...Michael Giordano (piano)
Studied accordion from the age of 5 and began working accordion gigs at 8. Placed 3rd in Accordion association of Long Island 1965, 2nd place in New York State and Eastern Cup in 1972. Studied piano with "Johnny Knapp" from 1978 to 1980....Mika Mimura (vibraphone)
Mika Mimura was born in Osaka, Japan. She began to play marimba when she was 6 years old. She studied classical music at Osaka College of Music. She finished Master's degree at the college. She was inspired by Makoto Ozone, a pianist and...MONster2dres (drums)
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His vision was clear: Tim Quick wanted to reintroduce Jazz and its culture to a younger generation who could take it into the next era, and give Jazz Fans around the world a new way to enjoy it. As the young manager of his father’s...Nachum Pereferkovich (piano)
From the very beginning became interested in improvisation, popular and country music, which led to his natural purpose - jazz. Already in the music school began playing jazz at the piano in ensembles at holiday parties. At that time,...Neil Stacey (guitar)
English contemporary guitarist Neil Stacey is an exceptional composer critically acclaimed for his intensely lyrical and poetic style. He has performed worldwide in his own groups to high acclaim, participating with many great musicians -...Paolo Corsini (piano)
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Pat Mallinger (saxophone)
Pat Mallinger was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota and began playing the saxophone when he was 11. He received his Jazz Studies degree from North Texas State University on a “One O'clock Lab Band” Scholarship. He lived and...Patrick Kracunas (guitar)
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Pink Freud
PINK FREUD Pink Freud founded in 1998, is one of the most original voices in contemporary jazz and more. The band has contributed to changes in the generation of Polish jazz scene and opened publishing market on the strength of...
PT Gazell (harmonica)
PT Gazell’s first release, “Pace Yourself”, (featuring Jerry Douglas and Ricky Skaggs as sidemen) set the gold standard for diatonic harmonica playing. This blast of sonic bluegrass was and is, ahead of its time. His innovative...
Rich Jenkins (guitar)
Straight up, I was raised in a country club, but I found my calling in a jazz club. Looking back over the last twenty years, it is amazing to recall all of the work, sacrifice, and faith that went into becoming an entertainer. I’ve...
Robert E. Crabtree (piano)
Robert Crabtree has been working as a professional musician for over thirty years in the Chattanooga, TN area. He moves to Chattanooga in 1975 to study music at UTC where he obtained his music degree while working with the finest musicians...Rockland County Jazz and Blues Society
NEW JAZZ SERIES AT OLIVE’S, IN NYACK, NY After a successful two and a half year run, the weekly jazz series at Riverspace Arts in Nyack has been cancelled due to cost-saving programming cuts. The series sponsor, Rockland County Jazz...Ronn Temoney (keyboard)
Biography missing, add it now.Rui Guilherme Ramos Vaz Cardoso (guitar)
I started my music education when I was 5 years old, in Regional Conservatory of Coimbra. A couple of years later I begun to play piano in a private school in Coimbra and changed to guitar when I was 14 years old, after my piano teacher...
Sacha Boutros (vocal)
Multilingual Singer/Composer/Producer Sacha Boutros will turn you on in any language with her smooth sultry vocals. A fresh new voice in Jazz & Latin Jazz her new album "Simply Sacha" features Chuchito Valdes, Geoffrey Keezer & Red...Sarah Hayes (vocal)
Vocalist and Bandleader, Sarah Hayes, has been at the forefront of New York’s music scene for the last 8 years~ Performing Jazz and Swinging Standards with various bands and orchestras, lighting up New York's finest Jazz Clubs with her...
Shai Brenner (sax, soprano)
Soprano Saxophonist. http://www.myspace.com/shybrenner
Shelley Neill (vocal)
Shelley Neill was born in the culturally rich rough and tumble working-class Ironbound neighborhood of Newark, New Jersey in the early 1950’s, and abandoned by her Irish Catholic mother and Hungarian father at birth. She was adopted, as...
Sinti Rhythm (band/orchestra)
Sinti Rhythm is an acoustic jazz quartet featuring Andy Moore on clarinet, Jack Soref and Robert Saunders on guitars, and Mike Ball on upright bass. Sinti Rhythm performs hot jazz and Gypsy swing music inspired by Django Reinhardt, Le...
Skipp Pearson (sax, tenor)
Thales Thomas “Skipp” Pearson, South Carolina’s ambassador of Jazz Music, played professionally for the first time at the age of 14, leading his first commercial band at age 15. Upon completion of his formal education, Pearson...sonia cabrita (drums)
Sónia "Little B" Cabrita. 1978, Lisbon. Portugal. Musician and teacher. Drums, cajón and vibes. In addition to my "Little B" combo I play drums in Viviane's support band; a portuguese main stream act. Beside that, I'm...Stan Ayeroff (guitar)
Dream Street Stan Ayeroff - Leader, Composer, Arranger, Guitars Stan started out playing twangy surf guitar with his Malibu buddies. He quickly emerged as a guitar-smashing heart throb on the teenage fair circuit with The West Coast Pop...Starbucks Hot Java Cool Jazz (band/orchestra)
STG Presents Starbucks Hot Java Cool Jazz at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle on Friday, March 19, 2010. The successful Starbucks jazz program, Hot Java Cool Jazz, celebrates its 15th Anniversary at The Paramount Theatre. As part of...
Stephane Grappelli (violin)
Stephane Grappelli (originally surname was spelled with a 'Y') would have earned himself a place in Jazz History books if only for his important role in the Quintette of the Hot Club of France, featuring the dazzling virtuosity of Django...Sue Hubal (harmonica)
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TamaraJazz (piano)
I offer individualized piano, classical guitar, singing instruction for both children and adults. Students may learn classical or popular repertoire, proper technique, effective practicing, keyboard theory and music history.I've been...
The Jazz Depot (band/orchestra)
Bare, Eddy and EricThe Rosenberg Trio (guitar, acoustic)
It's now more than 20 years since The Rosenberg Trio has become the world's premier Gipsy-jazz band in the tradition of the great Django Reinhardt. In 2010, The Rosenberg Trio celebrates Django's 100th anniversary with an ambitious and...The Sally Cats (vocal)
Sally Barr shatters expectations of an instrumentalist (classical violinist/violist, pianist, and sometimes mandolin player), jazz vocalist, producer, and educator with a list of credentials that reads like the art section of a...The Samuel C Lees Quartet Featuring Eva Gray (guitar, acoustic)
The Samuel C Lees Quartet was started by Samuel C Lees And Graham Kidd in 2008 as a duo, both Samuel and Graham had a love of Gypsy Jazz and the music of Django Reinhardt and formed to do an appearance at a acoustic world music...The Tipsy Gypsies (guitar)
From inspirations of love and love Lost comes one of the most enjoyable groups out of the central coast of California, The Tipsy Gypsies, featuring the lovely Hillary Langdon on vocals, Guitar players Toan Chau and Forrestt Williams,...
The Young Lizards (organ, Hammond B3)
The Young Lizards are a Seattle jazz-collective super-group aimed at taking over the world with their accessible yet complex harmonic grooves. They have transformed the traditional jazz organ quartet by venturing into the rich,...
Tim Kliphuis (violin)
Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis breathes new life into existing styles with his high-energy brand of Classical, Gypsy Jazz, Celtic and World music. His improvised sound is unique and has popular appeal. Classically trained and widely...
Tommaso Starace (saxophone)
Tommaso Starace was born in Milan in 1975 from an Italian father and Australian mother. He started playing the alto saxophone at the age of 18. In 1994 he took part in a weekly jazz seminar organised by Berklee College of Music, taking...
Tony Rosales (piano)
Welcome to " The Piano & The Jazz " Please allow me to introduce my self, Tony Rosales Jazz. I Been a Jazz Pianist for 38 years, I grew up in Port Washington,New York Long Island. Where as a teenager and young Man I Performed as a Solo...
Vasko Atanasovski (saxophone)
VASKO ATANASOVSKI (soprano, alto & baritone saxophone, flute, bansoori, recorders) Saxophonist and flutist Vasko Atanasovski is one of the most creative and versatile Slovenian composers and musicians, well known for his cross-genre...
Warren Oree (bass)
Warren Oree started the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble in 1979 and has been touring the world and performing with the group at jazz festivals in Europe, the Caribbean and South America ever since. His command and demand of his upright acoustic...
Wintz (piano)
Pascal Wintz was born in 1966 in the French Alps near the beautiful city of Annecy. After obtaining his diplomas for piano jazz and composition from the Conservatoire Populaire de Genève, Pascal Wintz turned towards classical music,...
Women In Jazz (flute)
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN JAZZ, INC. (IWJ) is a [501(c)3] non-profit organization committed to supporting women jazz artists and fostering a greater awareness of the diverse contributions women make to jazz, worldwide . Through its programs,...
Yotam Silberstein (guitar)
Yotam Silberstein was born and raised in Tel-Aviv, Israel. He started playing guitar at the age of 10, focusing mostly on rock and blues. At the age of 15 Yotam was accepted to the prestigious "Alon" high school for the arts where he...
