Murray Perahia worked with Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears at the Aldeburgh Festival, and with fellow pianist Radu Lupu. He was co-artistic director of the Festival from 1981 to 1989. In the 1980s, Perahia was invited to work with Vladimir Horowitz, an admirer of his art. Perahia says this had a defining influence on his pianism. Perahia's first major recording... read full bio
Kid Creole and the Coconuts’ music incorporates a variety of styles and influences, in particular American and Latin American, South American, Caribbean, Trinidadian, and Calloway. Winners of the Brit Award for Best International Artist, the musical group is conceptually inspired by the big band era. The Coconuts are a glamorous trio of female backing vocalists whose lineup has changed throughout... read full bio
Basia has established a successful international recording career featuring characteristically Latin-flavoured jazz-pop crossover songs during the late 1980s and early 1990s, particularly in the USA, the UK, France, and Japan. She is noted for possessing a wide vocal range, approximately three octaves that span from contralto to soprano tessituras, as well as her singular jazz-influenced stylings and multi-layered harmonies. Basia... read full bio
Chantal Kreviazuk is a Canadian singer-songwriter of the adult contemporary music genre. She is also a classically trained pianist, and can play the guitar. Kreviazuk has had many hit singles on the Adult Top 40, including ""Surrounded"" and ""In This Life"". She has also produced double Platinum albums in her career: Under These Rocks and Stones, and Colour Moving and... read full bio
The Whispers are an American soul group started their career in the early 60’s and currently consists of members Wallace Scott, Walter Scott and Leaveil Degree. The group’s original members were Wallace and Walter Scott, Gordy Harmon, Marcus Hutson and Nicholas Caldwell. Over the years the group has released 24 studio albums, five of which reached US certified gold or... read full bio
Canadian-American comedian, author, and actress Ophira Eisenberg has established herself in the comedy and entertainment industries. She has been well-known in the city's comedy scene. In April 2021, Eisenberg became a citizen of the United States, reaffirming her strong bond with her new country. Eisenberg is well known for serving as the host of the well-liked Ask Me Another trivia, quiz,... read full bio
The ever-expanding repertoire of V. V. Brown includes soul, gospel, funk, new wave, reggae, and more in the mix of her expansive style, ranging from progressive R&B to left-field pop. The Northampton native's solo career took off after she co-wrote the aggressive successes "I Don't Need a Man" by the Pussycat Dolls and "Denial" by Sugababes. Brown would soon follow... read full bio
Ginuwine is a singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor. No stranger to stardom, Ginuwine first emerged on the music scene with the multi-platinum disc The Bachelor. Pony, the daring first single, peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks for two weeks in late 1996, and reached number six on Billboard's Hot 100. His sophomore album, 100% Ginuwine,... read full bio
Broadways smash comedy, Defending the Caveman, created and written by Rob Becker, is a humorous exploration of the differences between men and women and how those differences make us misunderstand each other. The one-person show has played to sold-out audiences across the USA and Canada. The show became the longest running solo play in Broadway history, with over 700 performances... read full bio
The recipient of the coveted Academy of Country Musics Video of the Year award (2003), Raye has been honing his musical skills since childhood, appearing on the stage with his singer-mother, who performed with Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. Hit songs What the Heart Wants,"" ""Love, Me,"" ""Bible and a Bus Ticket Home,"" ""In This Life,"" ""Gift,"" ""On... read full bio
Toad the Wet Sprocket (Glen Phillips on lead vocals and guitar, Dean Dinning on bass and vocals, Todd Nichols on lead guitar and vocals, and Randy Guss on the drums) share in the kind of musical chemistry that can only come from meeting in high school and writing, recording and touring on albums over the course of those nearly thirty... read full bio
When Pablo Francisco unleashes his creative combustion his audience is jolted into boisterous laughter and applause. It is not uncommon to sense the anticipation of Pablo's audience as his fans await their favorite impressions. Those who experience Pablo's show for the first time find themselves captivated by his brilliant off-the-wall sound effects and uniquely animated delivery. His natural ability to... read full bio
Lee Ritenour was born in Los Angeles, California. He played his first session when he was sixteen years old with the Mamas and the Papas. Nicknamed Captain Fingers, he (along with Larry Carlton) was a sought-after session guitarist by the time he was in his twenties. He is noted for playing his red Gibson ES-335 and his Gibson L5 guitars.... read full bio
Pop singer and actor Jesse McCartney was a child performer dynamo, singing on Broadway and landing an acting gig on All My Children before even joining his first boy band, a feat that came at the age of 12. Teen pop stars Dream Street scored a Platinum album with their self-titled debut, before McCartney spun off on his solo career,... read full bio
A contemporary genius of passionate harmony and soothing romance, Gino Vannelli’s musical desires stemmed from his love of classical ballads. With innovative harmonies, Vannelli’s albums contained of an assortment of sound material, from experimental synthesizer arrangements, jazz modified tunes, live orchestral pieces, to contemporary R&B enthused songs. The Canadian singer, songwriter, musician and composer, has continuously throughout his career explored... 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
An overnight sensation after his victory on Star Search, Billy Dean shot like a comet from a childhood marked by poverty and struggle in Florida to the height of celebrity. Billy Dean's journey runs against the currents that flow through his business -- yet it's brought him closer than most artists ever get to the heart of country music. He... read full bio
The band Squirrel Nut Zippers features original and founding members Jimbo Mathis and Chris Phillips. Their live show includes a performance with their original animated video for the song The Ghost of Stephen Foster", created by the same company that animated the Simpsons. The band still rejoices at the difficulty people have pigeonholing their unmistakable sound. A perpetually evolving, hybrid-stew... read full bio
Lit is a renowned American rock band that was founded in 1988 in Orange County, California, and has had an enduring impression on the music industry. With seven studio albums under their belt, they broke through to the mainstream in 1999 with the release of "A Place in the Sun." This album launched them into the spotlight thanks to the... read full bio
Larry Carlton is often referred to as the musician's musician and the guitarist's guitarist. Carlton's compelling guitar playing has led him to be one of the most respected musicians in the jazz industry. Over the past two decades, he has become one of the most in-demand studio musicians. Carltons music career began in Southern California when he picked up his... read full bio
