McLaughlin has been cited as a major influence on many '70s and '80s fusion guitarists, including prominent players such as Steve Morse, Eric Johnson, Mike Stern, Al Di Meola, and Scott Henderson. According to Pat Metheny, McLaughlin has changed the evolution of the guitar during several of his periods of playing. McLaughlin is also considered a major influence on composers... read full bio

Pianist, guitarist, songwriter and recording artist, John Nilsen, is one of the most successful recording artists in the Northwest. With CD sales approaching one million copies, Nilsen can be seen performing his original instrumental pieces of jazz, classical, folk and rock throughout the United States and elsewhere in the world. John has toured throughout the USA, in Europe and Asia.... read full bio

Despite his young age, Pizzarelli has recorded nearly 40 albums of music, either as the leader or in tandem with other performers. He is also sometimes compared to another jazz singer, Harry Connick, Jr., for his performances of jazz standards and overall popularity. Particularly lauded for his swinging interpretations of jazz standards, Pizzarelli also composes his own songs, some of... read full bio

Julie Andrews, a much-honored star of stage, screen and television for more than half a century. Ms. Andrews Broadway debut was at the age of 19 in The Boyfriend and went on to star as Eliza Doolittle" in My Fair Lady and "Guinevere" in Camelot. She received an Academy award for Best Actress in her first film, "Mary Poppins,"... read full bio

Iglesias' career, My Life: The Greatest Hits is more than simply a great collection of songs -- it is a vital, living piece of international musical history. The single most popular Latin recording artist ever -- and one of the most successful recording artists in the world period -- Iglesias has never before seen fit to document his entire remarkable... read full bio

One of the most significant pianists to emerge since the 1960s, Keith Jarrett's career has gone through several phases. He gained international fame for his solo concerts which found him spontaneously improvising all of the music without any prior planning, but he has also led a couple of dynamic quartets/quintets, performed classical music and recently been playing explorative versions of... read full bio

Kem is an American R&B/soul singer, songwriter, and producer. He has said that he does not create music marketed to the mainstream hip-hop-dominated R&B crowd but to people who enjoy his soul/jazz adult contemporary sound and lyrical content. He wrote, produced, and financed his self-released debut album, Kemistry, with his American Express and singing top 40 cover tunes in a... read full bio

Kenny G, is an American saxophonist whose fourth album Duotones brought him to fame in 1986. Kenny's main instrument is the soprano saxophone, but he also plays the alto and tenor sax on occasion. He has released many solo albums and collaborated with various artists including Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Natalie Cole, Steve Miller, and Aretha Franklin. Influenced by the... read full bio

Guitarist Kevin Eubanks - who often good-naturedly serves as a comic foil for host Jay Leno -- was officially named music director of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" after filling in for the band's original director, saxophonist Branford Marsalis. Eubanks, one of the most prolific jazz guitarists in the country, was a key member of "The Tonight Show" band... read full bio

Kimbra, New Zealand born songstress, is not a name synonymous with your average female singer, songwriter. Bringing a modern edge to the worn sounds of soul with a voice that belies her age, her jazz-influenced theatrical pop is inspired by a range of musical genres. Kimbra�۪s debut record Vows, three and-a-half years in the making, charts not only her growth... read full bio

Kristen Johnston is an American stage, film, and television actress. She may be most famous for her role as Sally Solomon in the television series 3rd Rock from the Sun. She also starred as Wilma Flintstone in the prequel to the live-action movie adaptation of The Flintstones animated series. Kristen Johnston is also known for her tall 6' frame and... read full bio

Kristin Chenoweth effortlessly transitions between stage, television and film with the captivating grace that only she can project. An Oklahoma native, Chenoweth sang gospel music as a child and studied opera before deciding to pursue a career in musical theatre. In 1997, she made her Broadway debut in Steel Pier. In 1999, she won a Tony Award for her performance... read full bio

Brooklyn-born Lainie Kazan is an entertainer who has excelled as an actress and a singer. Long known as a sexy, sultry and outspoken nightclub chanteuse, Kazan switched gears several years ago and is now concentrating on acting. Today she moves easily from singing to soldout concert dates and showrooms to acting in roles for both the big screen and television.... read full bio

One cold November day in 2010, Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. of Logan, W. Va. and his wife Jennifer stood for hours outside of the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. They were among the thousands of people - young and old, singers, dancers, jugglers, mimes, and more -- lined up to audition for NBC's "America's Got Talent." It would take... read full bio

Frequently referred to as the musician's musician and the guitarist's guitarist, Larry Carlton's infectious guitar playing has made him one of the most respected musicians in the industry and has garnered him two Grammy Awards. One of the most in-demand studio musicians off the past two decades, Carlton's catalog of work includes film soundtracks, television themes, and work on more... read full bio

LARRY CORYELL is one of the world's acknowledged guitar masters. He has recorded more than 70 albums over the past 35 years as a bandleader, soloist and 'featured accompanist'. Hailed by his legion of fans as one of the guitar gods" in the late 1970s and as a "truly Renaissance musician who excels at all styles of playing", he has... read full bio

Living legends grace the stage in Forever Blowin�۪ Bubbles featuring stars of the Lawrence Welk Show. You won�۪t want to miss the unforgettable cabaret-style performance. Backed by a nine-piece orchestra, television stars Joe Feeney, Ava Barber, Tanya Welk, Jack Imel, Dick Dale, Bob Ralston, Clay and Sally Hart, Ken Delo, Gail Farell and Mary Lou Metzger gather to perform in... read full bio

Lea DeLaria has distinguished herself in every form of entertainment that she touches. Jazz Musician, Broadway Diva, Actor Writer and Stand-Up Comic, and it is plain to see why Ben Brantley of the New York Times describes Lea as, Every inch a star."... read full bio

Ledisi is a four-time Grammy-nominated American recording artist, singer-songwriter, record producer, CEO and actress. Her first name means to bring forth" or "to come here" in Yoruba. Ledisi is known for her jazz influenced vocals. In 1995, Ledisi formed the group known as Anibade. After unsuccessfully trying to get the group signed to a major label, she formed LeSun Records... read full bio

Ritenour was born January 11, 1952 in Los Angeles, California. He played his first session when he was 16 with the Mamas and the Papas. Nicknamed "Captain Fingers", he (along with Larry Carlton) was a sought-after session guitarist by the mid-1970s. He is noted for playing his red Gibson ES-335 and his Gibson L5 guitars. One of his most notable... read full bio