Rachelle Ferrell began singing at the age of six, which contributed to the development of her startling six-and-change octave range. Her range also includes the ability to reach the whistle register, a talent that she references in It only took a minute as Minnie Riperton-like wailing. She received classical training on violin at an early age and by the time... read full bio
Rai Thistlethwayte is an Australian rock, pop, and jazz musician and songwriter. Rai is multi-talented and can play the piano, guitar, and sings. He studied jazz piano at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Rai is the singer and a songwriter in Thirsty Merc. Some of their most popular songs include, ‘In The Summertime’, ’20 Good Reasons’, ‘Wasting Time’, ‘My Completeness’,... read full bio
Ralph Towner is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and bandleader. He plays the twelve-string guitar, classical guitar, piano, synthesizer, percussion and trumpet. Ralph Towner has been recording for ECM for 24 years now. (Lost And Found is his 16th ECM album as leader or co-leader; there are also three records with Oregon, the group Towner co-founded on the label, as... read full bio
Ramsey Lewis’s career took off with the release of The In Crowd, and the subsequent radio hits ""The In Crowd"", ""Hang On Sloopy"", and ""Wade In The Water"". Since then, Ramsey has been awarded three Grammys and has hosted several radio programs, including currently the syndicated Legends of Jazz which is broadcast on over 70 stations nationwide. Ramsey Lewis debuted... read full bio
Randy Crawford's initial notoriety came from her fiery vocal on Street Life," song matching her with the Crusaders that was included on the soundtrack for Burt Reynolds' film Sharky's Machine. Crawford was lead vocalist in a group that included bassist Bootsy Collins before touring as George Benson's opening act. She has one of the most readily identifiable voices and distinctive... read full bio
Randy Sabien is an American jazz musician who plays the violin, mandolin, guitar, piano, composes music, and teaches music who is known for his many recordings and spectacular live performances. When he was 21 years old he created the Boston's Berklee College of Music. He is now the chair of the Strings department of McNally Smith College of Music. He... read full bio
Raul Malo is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer who is best known for being the lead singer of the country music band, The Mavericks. Malo was born in Miami, Florida, and after leaving The Mavericks he went on to pursue a solo career. Apart from his solo career and his career with The Mavericks, Malo is a popular... read full bio
Beating the odds and overcoming obstacles is something Raul Midon knows about first hand. Born premature but healthy twins in rural New Mexico, he and brother Marco were blinded after being placed in incubators with high oxygen levels, destroying their retinas. Soon after they turned four, their mother died suddenly from an aneurysm. By age five, they were boarding students... read full bio
British singer-songwriter Rebecca Ferguson gained notoriety in 2010 after finishing as Matt Cardle's opponent in the final of the seventh season of The X Factor. In the U.K., Syco Music and Epic Records and she later agreed to a joint record agreement. Later, she signed with Columbia Records in the U.S. Heaven, the debut album by Ferguson, was successfully launched in... read full bio
The Rebirth Brass Band's signature brand of super heavy funk has placed them among New Orleans' top brass bands and are the unequivocal, hands down favorite of the younger generation. Formed in 1983 at the now legendary musician incubator of Joseph S. Clarke high school in New Orleans' 6th ward, the Rebirth has brought to jazz their own modernist vocabulary,... read full bio
Meet Reinel Bakole, a creative polymath who is considered the next big thing in the avant-garde Belgian soul scene. Her skill encompasses performance, songwriting, dancing and singing, creating a captivating, cross-genre musical world that challenges artistic conventions. Reinel Bakole is now working on her debut album, which will be released after a fruitful two-year tour that saw her appear on famous stages such... read full bio
The American funk group The Meters was founded in 1965 in New Orleans by drummer Zigaboo Modeliste, bassist George Porter Jr., guitarist Leo Nocentelli, and keyboardist Art Neville. From the late 1960s to 1977, the group released and performed original music. They were also important backing musicians for musicians such as Allen Toussaint, Robert Palmer, Lee Dorsey, and Dr. John.... read full bio
Retro Jukebox is a tribute band that takes a classic spin on any modern day song. The band performs current songs with a swing and jazz twist and make you feel like you were transported back in time to the 1920’s. Retro Jukebox can be changed for any event depending on size or audience. Apart from performing today’s hits, Retro... read full bio
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The reigning merchant of Soul Jazz, Richard Elliot invites loyal fans and newcomers alike to celebrate 25 years since the release of his debut album Trolltown. Where’s the party Where else—In the Zone, a grooving, funked up, horn-splashed collection that finds the energized-as-ever tenor saxophonist paying homage to the pioneering instrumental artists of his formative years (‘70s-early ‘80s) whose brilliance... read full bio
Rick Braun is a smooth jazz trumpet player and renowned vocalist. Rick has been playing trumpet since he was just a child. Rick got his start by playing in several bands including Avenue Blue, which was led by guitarist Jeff Golub. His richly melodic playing style has attracted a multitude of fans since the release of his first album, Intimate... read full bio
Rick has been a master impressionist for over thirty years. Michel has considered himself lucky to have shared the stage with many successful celebrities as Rich Little, Mickey Rooney, John Byner and Sherman Hemsley. Some of the esteemed guests who have enjoyed Michel's impersonations include Frank Sinatra, President Gerald Ford, Tony Curtis and Steve Allen.A memorable highlight of Michel's career... read full bio
Rich colors and colossal images, literate, intelligent, idiosyncratic, under the guise of an exceptional pop singer. While Rickie Lee Jones has become more and more obscure, her imitators have become very famous indeed. She has not been abandoned by the critics, though. Her music is always written about, and she is pictured in more than one book on the icons... read full bio
Rik Emmett is a gold and platinum, high achieving guitarist. His involvement in the music industry spans over thirty years. Emmett has been awarded the Best Smooth Jazz Guitarist Juno Award and has been inducted into the Canadian Rock Hall of Fame, Music Industry Hall of Fame, and Junos Hall of Fame. The skilled guitarist shows versatility in all of... read full bio
One of the most popular groups in what is loosely termed ""contemporary jazz,"" the Rippingtons were formed by guitarist/keyboardist Russ Freeman. Freeman studied at Cal Arts and UCLA, and recorded Nocturnal Playground as a leader in 1985 for the Brainchild label, a one-man project. In 1987, he was approached to record for the Japanese Alfa label and came up with... read full bio
