Rolling Stone referred to Brooklyn, New York native Kaki King as "a genre unto herself," and she has indeed proven to be just that. Her work has brought her all over the world, where she has performed at the Kennedy Center, the London Jazz Festival, the Paris Les Femmes s'en Melent, and shared stages with Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl. She... read full bio
The rapidly rising Scottish producer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer corto.alto has been characterized as a classic jazz musician brought up in the internet era. Corto.alto, the stage name of Glasgow-based Liam Shortall, is a new take on a potent blend of electronic production, bass-heavy dub, broken beat bounce, and smart improvisation. His first album, Bad With Names Out, made the Mercury... read full bio
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Jerry Douglas is a renowned resonator guitar (dobro) and lap steel player. The artist has recorded with musicians such as Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Dolly Parton, Paul Simon, Mumford & Sons, and Elvis Costello. In addition, the instrumentalist has produced albums for Alison Krauss, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Maura OConnell, and more. Douglas work has been noted by the Grammy Awardshe... read full bio
Rubblebucket is an alternative jazz band comprised of members Kalmia Traver, Alex Toth, Dandy McDowell, Maddie Rice, Jeremy Gustin, Ian Chang, Max Jaffe, and Adam Dotson. They use baritone saxophone, trumpet, bass, guitar, drums and trombone to create eclectic jazz music. The band has released a multitude of different albums, garnering acclaim from reviewers like Rolling Stone. They have played... read full bio
Pianist Roger Williams' sweeping, sparkling arpeggios, showy technique, and gentle, easy listening arrangements made him one of the most popular pop instrumentalists of the late '50s and '60s. Like many other easy listening musicians, Roger Williams blurred the boundaries between pop, jazz, and classical, creating a smooth, relaxing hybrid. In 1955 Roger Williams recorded "Autumn Leaves", the only piano instrumental... read full bio
Perhaps the most gifted African musician working within the fused ancestral streams of African+American music, Abdullah Ibrahim, formerly known as Dollar Brand, is a pianist, composer, arranger, band leader and teacher. His performing career has taken him to Africa, Japan, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, North America, and India, where he has worked as soloist, and in duo, trio, ensemble and... read full bio
Ehren River Wright, known professionally as SoDown, is an up-and-coming instrumentalist and musical connoisseur. SoDown is a native to Colorado where his music is the most popular and goes to sell out shows all over the state. Wu-Tang Clan, Method Man, The Meters, Parliament, and James Brown are artists that influence SoDown. During a performance that he saw at the... read full bio
Rita Coolidge, an eternal star in the galaxy of Rock and Roll, has proven herself and enduring talent blessed with radiant Native American beauty and what has been described as the sexiest voice in the world." Rita Coolidge, a two time Grammy winner, launched her singing career with Delaney & Bonnie and Friends and went on to share the stage... read full bio
Clint Holmes is more than a singer. Like a painter with a blank canvas, Clint Holmes makes every performance an original. His powerful voice and magnetic stage presence embrace the upbeat side of life. When Clint Holmes is on stage, anything can happen. And it usually does. Clint Holmes CD, “Edges,” explores Clint Holmes multiple creative sides as singer... read full bio
Performances by the George Gee Orchestra sets fresh values for contemporary big band performances, gracefully harmonizing authentic big band traditions with adrenaline-charged modernism. Built upon George Gees dream of assembling his own big band, he summoned the top New York-based musical veterans from the worlds most legendary bands. Putting a new twist on an old style of music, he has... read full bio
Eddie Palmieri was the first to merge black and Latin styles resulting in a free-form sound that encompassed elements of salsa, funk, soul, jazz and has a musical career that spans over 50 years, a discography that includes 36 titles and has been awarded ten Grammy Awards. He has received both a Latin Grammy and a traditional Grammy. Mr. Palmieri... read full bio
McGovern became world renowned with the #1 chart-topping, Academy Award-winning, gold record, THE MORNING AFTER, from The Poseidon Adventure. Since then, with a career spanning over three decades, McGovern has earned a reputation for being one of America's most popular artists. For her recorded works, Maureen has been dubbed The Stradivarius Voice," and has received International Gold Records. She has... read full bio
Brenda Russell is an African American singer-songwriter and keyboardist. Known for her eclectic musical style, her recordings have encompassed several different genres, including pop, soul, jazz and adult contemporary. As well as composing her own material, Russell's songwriting talents are often in demand by many other artists who, over the years, have included Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Earth, Wind &... read full bio
Leo Kottke is an American acoustic guitarist, who is recognized for his innovative finger-picking style, which draws on influences from blues, jazz, and folk music, and his syncopated, polyphonic melodies. He has overcome many personal obstacles, including partial loss of hearing and a nearly career-ending bout with tendon damage in his right hand, to arise as an acclaimed master of... read full bio
This Canadian born smooth jazz and adult contemporary musician, Warren Hill has gained early recognition as a true virtuoso. His musical passion began at the young age of seven, the age he began to play music that he loves. He continued his passion throughout high school. Warren fell in love with jazz music while attending a summer music camp at... read full bio
With natural awareness for melody and enchanting Latin beats, Gato Barbieris music has become his trademark. He began his musical career as an alto saxophone player at an early age, playing professionally in Buenos Aires clubs. His perfect blend of instrumental impetuousness has given him the ability to withstand a five-decade career and cover the entire jazz genre. He launched... read full bio
The House Jacks, a San Francisco-based rock band, are pioneers in the music business as the first rock group to only rely on their powerful vocals to produce a unique sound. They easily transition between genres, producing thrilling funk, high-energy rock, and heartfelt ballads that strike a chord with their steadily growing fan base. These pioneering musicians have performed on innumerable... read full bio
Forming in 1977, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band are the pioneers of the modern New Orleans brass band movement, recognized worldwide as an unstoppable musical machine whose name is synonymous with genre bending romps and high octane performances. They have been featured guests both in the studio and on stage with artists including Elvis Costello, Dr. John, Widespread Panic, Modest... read full bio
One of the most popular live and recorded performers in the Pacific Northwest is John Nilsen, a pianist, guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Twenty titles are available in Nilsen's Magic Wing library, all of which are sold globally. Numerous individuals hold licenses from nations other than the US, such as Taiwan, Singapore, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, and the Philippines. ... read full bio
