Andy Narell - world's pre-eminent steel pan player. Along with Paquito d'Rivera and Dave Samuels, founded Caribbean Jazz Project. His upbeat, beautiful compositions explore the connection between jazz and Afro-Caribbean music. Andy has become a fixture on both the American jazz and world music scene as well as in Trinidad, birthplace of the steel band. With his green card band"... read full bio
Born in New York in 1963, Benny Green grew up in Berkeley, California, and began classical piano studies at the age of seven. Influenced by his father, a tenor saxophonist, his attention soon turned into Jazz: I began trying to improvise on the piano, imitating the records I'd been hearing from my father's collection, which included a lot of Monk... read full bio
Denny Zeitlin is an American jazz pianist and composer, and a clinical professor. He has recorded more than 30 albums, including more than 100 original compositions, and a first place winner of the Down Beat International Jazz Critics Poll. Denny Zeitlin has written original music for Sesame Street; and appeared on network TV, including repeats on the Tonight Show, and... read full bio
Throughout his prolific 35-year career, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson has proven to be one of the most innovative and endearing figures in contemporary jazz. His adventurous Blue Note recordings of the 1960s helped to expand the use of the vibes in jazz, by bringing together free-jazz melodic ideas with pure capacity for swinging. Today, Hutcherson's performance schedule keeps him globe-trotting most... read full bio
Charles McPherson was born in Joplin, Missouri where the great swing bands originated... Bird, Buster Smith, Coleman Hawkins, Count Basie and others. He studied alto sax with renown pianist Barry Harris. At age 19 he started playing professionally. He went to New York and performed with Charles Mingus for twelve years. While performing for Mingus, McPherson frequently collaborated with Harris,... read full bio
Lisa McClowry is a singer/songwriter based out of Chicago, Illinois. She cites her musical influences to include Ella Fitzgerald, Ann Wilson (Heart), Steve Perry (musician) for Journey (band).[1] Having performed on more than 25 albums, her singing style intertwines soul, jazz, rock and pop.[... read full bio
Holly is one of those rare performers who is equally at ease singing in a church, at a rally, or from the stage of Carnegie Hall. A skilled stylist, her voice comfortably embraces country, folk, jazz, and musical theater. This versatility has perhaps kept Near from an easily definable commercial career. And yet she is one of our nation's finest... read full bio
Roland Kent LaVoie, better known by the stage name Lobo, is an American singer-songwriter who was successful in the early 1970s, scoring several U.S. Top 10 hits, including Me and You and a Dog Named Boo", "I'd Love You to Want Me" and "Don't Expect Me to Be Your Friend". By 1971, LaVoie had started calling himself Lobo (Spanish for... read full bio
Bushwick Bill Born in Jamaica Years Active :15 Genres Rap Styles Southern Rap, Gangsta Rap Instruments Producer, Vocals Tones Hostile A one-time member of Houston's the Geto Boys, Bushwick Bill created a stir with his 1992 release Little Big Man. It was an unvarnished, sometimes frightening release, with details about the shooting incident that cost him an eye, along with... read full bio
Lady Bunny is an iconic drag queen who rose to popularity along side the famed RuPaul (RuPaul's Drag Race). She is the founder of Wigstock, and annual drag queen festival that ran from 1985-2005. She is a frequent performer at the XL Nighclub in New York City. Bunny was a part of the Queens of Drag: NYC web series in... read full bio
Born Armond, Amanda Lepore has become one of the most notable transgender public figures in history. After transitioning as a teen and receiving reassignment surgery before her 20th birthday, Amanda moved to New York City and established herself as a nightlife figure. Her stardom exploded when she met famed photographer David LaChapelle. She has been his muse since the beginning... read full bio
Tammie Brown (Keith Schubert out of costume) gained recognition on the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race. After he was eliminate he released his debut EP Popcorn. Brown was brought back to Drag Race to compete on RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race, though he was eliminated in only the second episode. Aside from Drag Race, Brown auditioned for season 2... read full bio
John Byner is an actor, comedian, and impressionist who has had a lengthy television and movie career. His voice work includes the cartoon series The Ant and the Aardvark, in which the title characters are voiced by Byner's impressions of Dean Martin and Jackie Mason, respectively. On The Ed Sullivan Show, where he made his first early TV appearances, he... read full bio
Turbo B is an American musician, rapper and beatboxer, best known for his time fronting the electronic music group, Snap! His talents earned him spots with acts such as Maze and The Fat Boys. He has shared the stage with such artists as Chaka Kahn, Michael Jackson, Natalie Cole, Sinbad, Hall & Oates, and even Tom Jones. He also collaborated... read full bio
Blue Chip Brands seek out NYC-based DJ and radio personality Hesta Prynn for her in-depth understanding of musical genres and her capacity to make people feel cool. She frequently speaks at conferences for world leaders and works as a radio personality for SiriusXM. She is the founder and host of Music is Therapy on Amazon Music's live radio platform amp,... read full bio
Born in the rumbling cab of a stone truck and aged in the oak of Tennessees smoky night haunts, The Black Lillies have quickly risen to the forefront of the Americana scene. Founded by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Cruz Contreras (Robinella and the CCstringband), the group honors the traditions of their Appalachian heritage while blazing new trails in the roots rock... read full bio
Alban Gerhardt is a cellist. He is rapidly emerging as one of the most promising artists of his generation. His debut with the Berlin Philharmonic, led to two engagements on the Berlin Philharmonic Recital Series. Gerhardt's career has thrived and he has performed as soloist and recitalist in many of the world's leading venues. He has appeared with major... read full bio
Jimmie Walker is an American actor and comedian best known for playing James Evans Jr. also known as, J.J., in the television series Good Times which he was nominated for a Golden Globe for. His character on Good Times is best known for his catchphrase, Dy-no-mite!, which he also used in various commercials in the 70s. Fast forward to current... read full bio
The last of fourteen children, born in Arkansas and raised in Southern California, DeMent spent her childhood immersed in gospel and traditional country music. The melodically moving voice of Iris DeMent is always sure to touch the hearts of all her audiences. Now, over 23 years after DeMent released her first album, Infamous Angel, DeMent continues to sing the songs... read full bio
Ward Hayden (acoustic guitar/ lead vocals), J. Ellis Kiggans (drums), Chris Hersch (electric guitar/ banjo/ vocals) and Paul Dilley (bass/vocals) make up the group that is Girls Guns and Glory. For the past ten years, this group of Boston's rising stars have been making a name for themselves through consistent touring (about 200 shows annually worldwide), the release of four... read full bio
