Pheelz is the stage name of Phillip Kayode Moses, a Nigerian record producer, singer, and songwriter who has collaborated with numerous singers and acts, including Olamide and Tiwa Savage. Pheelz, a Lagos native who was reared in the city, is credited with producing all but one track on Olamide's "Baddest Guy Ever Liveth" album. He and Bnxn collaborated on the... read full bio
Celebrating their silver anniversary in the music business, Pieces of a Dream debuted on Heads Up International with what is surely their best album, Acquainted with the Night. The twelve tracks prove that the once highly touted teen prodigies James Lloyd and Curtis Harmon have matured from smooth jazz pioneers to solid visionaries of 21st century contemporary jazz. Pieces of... read full bio
Pigeon, a five-piece band, bursts onto the scene with their explosive first EP Yagana. The group was born out of an accidental post-pub jam session in Margate. The seamless transitions between Afro-disco, grunge, no wave and jazz on the tunes make the band's interconnected symbiotic relationship clear right away. Falle Nioke, a singer from Guinea, is supported by a talented ensemble that... read full bio
In 1991, Mr. Jefferey Herbert founded the Original Pinettes Brass Band, the only female brass band in the universe. Each member was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, and went to the historically black, all-girl Catholic institution, St. Mary's Academy High institution (HBHS). The Original Pinettes, who started out with 16 or more women, eventually included not just St. Mary's girls... read full bio
"Featuring 10-12 musicians, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages and with symphony orchestras throughout Europe, Asia, Greece, Turkey, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Australia and New Zealand, South America and North America. Pink Martini made its European debut at the Cannes Film Festival and its orchestral debut with the Oregon Symphony under the direction of Norman Leyden.... read full bio
PJ Morton is a Grammy-award nominee. He produces soulful alternative music, inspired by genres like jazz, hip-hop, and pop. Morton started his career as a solo artists and keyboardist for Maroon 5. After participating in the Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside Maroon 5, Morton gained a new perspective on his musical style. He flourished through his creative freedom, drawing inspiration... read full bio
Planet Giza, a hip hop trio from Montreal, may now be considered an emerging act, but that won't last for long. Members of Planet Giza Rami B, Tony Stone and DoomX produce music that is both mellow and adaptable. And the group credits their vast range of musical inspirations as well as Montreal's varied community for that. They have worked with prominent figures... read full bio
Plantoid is an experimental psychedelic progressive jazzy rock band from Brighton, UK.... read full bio
Whether it's salsa, straightahead jazz, Latin jazz, or even elements of soul and blues, the mesmerizing array of sounds and colors from Poncho Sanchez's youth have telegraphed across the decades and continue to inform his creative sensibilities to this day. ""There's room for a lot of different sounds in our music,"" he says. ""I think people have come to know... read full bio
Producer, songwriter, composer, DJ and maybe one of the top MCs in the nation, POOKIE is headquartered in Melbourne. She cites Missy Elliot and the wider hip-hop community as the originators of her love of music. Growing up in Perth, POOKIE developed a passion for a wide range of artistic endeavors, including poetry, painting, drawing and sculpture. With the use of this... read full bio
Poppy Ajudha releases "My Future," her much awaited new track. In the release, which showcases the singer's unique, genre-bending voice, Poppy talks on being OK with putting her and her future selves ahead of fleeting aspects of life like relationships. Charlie Huggall (Ed Sheeran, Florence & The Machine) co-wrote "My Future" with him. Mike Malchicoff (King Princess, Mark Ronson) produced... read full bio
Portico Quartet is an instrumental group from the United Kingdom. The band performs an alternative take on jazz music, combining drums, electronic instruments, saxophone, bass, and keyboard to form their sound. The band began busking outside of the National Theatre in London, and later were discovered and signed by Babel Label. Their first album, Knee-Deep in the North Sea, was... read full bio
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe. The band has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center, for... read full bio
Project Karnak is an up-and-coming jazz fusion production duo that consists of keyboardist Dominic Canning from Triforce and Steam Down, and drummer Sam Ouissellat. Their music is a mixture of drum, bass, jazz and funk. Project Karnak began their career with the release of their debut single, “Fellowship,” which has a mixture of jazz chord progressions, and funky bass synth.... read full bio
Psychic Temple is a musical project fronted by renowned jazz/rock artist Chris Schlarb. While his solo work mostly encompasses the jazz/experimental genres, Psychic Temple reaches a diverse range of audiences, incorporating pop, Americana, smooth jazz and more. Their debut self-titled release features collaborations with 29 other artists, including Minutemen bassist Mike Watt, drummer Tabor Allen of Rare Grooves, and Philip... read full bio
Judging from Pyeng Threadgill's childhood her musical destinations seem a natural outcome. Born into an artistic family on the Lower East Side of New York in the 1970's at a time when Polish and Puerto Rican, Black, Chinese, and Jewish were all living in close proximity. Much of Pyeng's child rearing years were spent in black box theatres, community gardens,... read full bio
Q-Tip is best known as the co-founder of A Tribe Called Quest. He is one of the most important Hip Hop artists of all time because he mixed rap, jazz, and other styles with lyrics that were sharp and socially aware. The group's sixth and last album, "We Got It From Here...Thank You For Your Service," got great reviews. Q-Tip has... read full bio
Will Holland is a DJ and producer from England. He performs under a multitude of different monikers, including Quantic, The Quantic Soul Orchestra, The Limp Twins, and Flowering Inferno. Holland presents different elements of music in each of his songs, using sounds inspired by salsa, soul, funk, and jazz music. He samples other artists materials on occasion to add different... read full bio
Quinn Oulton is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and producer from London who has always experimented with music. Quinn has a strong background in jazz and a deep comprehension of intricate musical ideas, which he skillfully incorporates into the more popular genres of alt-pop and current R&B. You may anticipate hearing exquisitely crafted, timeless tracks with subtle layers for those who value... read full bio
Since Rachael witnessed Vilray perform a very brief set of covers and announced she wanted to join, "Rachael & Vilray" has existed as a musical act. As he discovered when they began performing original music, her voice is distinctive, agile, beautiful and the most satisfying instrument for him to write for. Since they started playing music seven years ago, their lineup... read full bio
