Shamarr Allen was born and raised in New Orleans in the 9th Ward. His music is definitely rooted in traditional New Orleans heritage, but the show is super fun and he has a really positive message. He’s played with everyone from Willie Nelson to Harry Connick Jr and had the honor of being chosen to perform for Obama while on... read full bio
Shabazz Palaces is a uniquely experimental hip hop duo made up of Tendai “Baba” Maraire and Ishmael Butler, also known as Palaceer Lazaro. The duo has released full-length studio albums entitled Lese Majesty and Black Up, both of which have been critically acclaimed. The band has released two more albums on Sub Pop entitled Quazarz vs. The Jealous Machines and... read full bio
Shabaka Hutchings and the Ancestors are a collective of South African musicians and London-based jazz artists led by saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings. With a nod to the West African griot tradition of oral storytelling, their second album We Are Sent Here by History serves as a living history that looks backward in time from a not-too-distant future. The record reads as... read full bio
The keyboard player and bandleader Sergio Mendes is the true ambassador of his beloved homeland of Brazil. From his jazz-samba days as leader of the Bossa Nova Trio and Sergio Mendes Brasil '66 and hit singles like 'The Look Of Love' and 'Fool On The Hill' to his current exploration of Bahian hiphop, Sergio Mendes is 'a man who may... read full bio
Sergio Mendes is a well-known Brazilian artist from Rio de Janeiro who has achieved international acclaim, particularly in the United States where he has recorded music and conducted fascinating tours. Despite being of Brazilian descent, Mendes is better known abroad than he is in his native nation. Sergio Mendes has established a lasting legacy in the music industry by releasing an... read full bio
Scott Keo has established himself as North America's premier Michael Bublé Tribute singer. In 2011, Scott began his Michael Bublé Tribute Act with unbelievable accuracy, energy, and crowd involvement. Scott continues to perform this tribute act for sold out shows and standing ovations across the country. In addition to his tribute act, in 2010 Scott recorded an original song titled... read full bio
Scott Bradlee is an American pianist/musician/composer/arranger known for his viral YouTube videos. He fell in love with jazz music when he was only 12 after hearing ""Rhapsody in Blue"" by George Gershwin for the first time. He started to really gain popularity when he got together with many local musicians to release A Motown Tribute to Nickleback, a compilation of... read full bio
Sarathy Korwar was born in the US and raised in India's Ahmedabad and Chennai. At age 10, he started playing the tabla, but he was also influenced by the American music he heard on the radio and seeping through the doorway of his neighborhood jazz music store. While in Pune to pursue a degree in environmental science, Korwar instead focused... read full bio
Sarah Kang is a singer-songwriter from New York City whose music seamlessly combines jazz, R&B and pop with meaningful songwriting and comforting vocals. She was reared in LA, Chicago and Dallas after being born in South Korea. She grew up playing the piano and the french horn but never thought she'd become a professional musician. Growing up in an immigrant home, she... read full bio
Hailed by the LA Times as “the next important jazz singer,” and “impeccable,” by the Winnipeg Free Press, Sara Gazarek continues to seamlessly combine the intimacy of singer/songwriter stylings with the musical and improvisational elements of jazz. Two years after winning the Downbeat Student Music Award for Best Collegiate Vocalist, Sara released her first album, titled Yours. It met critical... read full bio
Sammy Miller and the Congregation is an American jazz band from New York, New York, that consists of members Sammy Miller, Molly Miller, Alphonso Horne, Ben Flocks, Sam Crittenden, David Linard, and Corbin Jones. Sammy Miller, the leader of the group is from Los Angeles and is also a drummer and singer apart from being the leader. Sammy Miller and... read full bio
Sammy Johnson, often known as Sammy J, is an Australian who uses his Polynesian and Maori heritage to inspire and encourage others via his music. Sammy's music is invigorating and captivating, fusing passionate lyrics with tropical reggae, soul, and jazz moods. Sammy, who is now located in the United States, seems to have taken off in the market, selling... read full bio
Samara Joy is a 23-year-old jazz vocalist who has made a big impact in the music industry in a short amount of time. Born into a musical family, Joy grew up surrounded by music and honed her skills with the support of her family. Her voice is characterized by a warm and centered contralto register, with an understated yet confident... read full bio
The Human Hands is a jazz and bluegrass collective fronted by musician Sam Reider. The group is comprised of a multitude of members, combining the sounds of saxophone, guitar, mandolin, bass, and violin to create their sound. The musicians in this collective are some of the most in-demand artists on the Brooklyn scene. The Human Hands high-energy and improvisational sounds... read full bio
"Sam Harris’ diversified career has run the gamut from singer and songwriter to actor on Broadway, film and television to writer, director, producer and now, author. After pulling a weekly audience of more than 25 million viewers and going on to win Star Search in it's premier season, Sam and his powerhouse pop, gospel and theater influenced vocals have never... read full bio
SALO is the jazz and soul music of the future. One of the most fascinating musicians now breaking through in the industry is the Georgian singer, songwriter, producer, DJ and pianist. Her lyrics and voice defy her youth, drawing inspiration from local Georgian harmonies, classic jazz, blues and neo soul. She's been likened to performers like Sade, Amy Winehouse, Beth Orton and Jill Scott,... read full bio
One half of the groundbreaking electronic dance combo A Man Called Adam is DJ, producer, and icon of the Balearics, Sally Rodgers. Throughout her lengthy career in electronic music, she has produced numerous "classics" in the dance music canon, many of which she co-produced with AMCA associate Steve Jones. Her DJ sets are a reflection of the integrity and eclecticism... read full bio
Popular for his work hosting ESPN's Summer and Winter X Games, NBC's Red Bull Signature Series, E!'s Daily 10, and his cultural reporting in South Africa during the FIFA World Cup, Selema Masekela is a respected commentator, journalist, musician, and producer. Presently, Selema is executive producing and hosting the much-awaited VICELAND documentary series, VICE World of Sports. The show transports viewers... read full bio
Sadao has been sharing his unique vision of Jazz with audiences all over the world. Both a Charlie Parker devotee and one of the founding fathers of contemporary jazz, Watanabe has worked with luminaries in both the straight-ahead and smooth jazz scenes.... read full bio
