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
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
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
Many musicians can lay claim to a brilliant tune, a remarkable riff or a memorable album. But few can say theyve attained all of that and changed the course of popular music in the process. Stanley Clarke is one of those people. The legendary bassist is widely recognized for making the world acknowledge the electric bass as a versatile and... read full bio
Lea Salonga is a multi-awarded Filipino singer and actress who is best known for originating the role of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon. In the field of musical theatre, she is recognized for having won the Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics, and Theatre World Awards, the first to win various international awards for a single role. She was... read full bio
Marcus Roberts is an American jazz pianist who has been blind since his youth due to glaucoma and cataracts. Focusing on older, pre-1950 traditional styles, he has recorded over twenty full-length albums and has been featured on even more with other musicians. Roberts' own late-'80s and '90s albums for RCA/Novus, particularly the 1990 release Alone with Three Giants, detailed his... read full bio
Dianne Reeves is the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world today. As a result of her virtuosity, improvisational prowess and unique jazz and R&B stylings, Dianne has received the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings – a Grammy first in any vocal category. Dianne’s magical, timeless voice, exceptional personality and the sheer force of her... read full bio
Chris Thile is multi-talented as a singer/songwriter, mandolinist, and radio personality. He is especially known for his work with the band Nickel Creek and the band Punch Brothers. Born in southern California, Chris showed musical talent from a young age. He began learning to play the mandolin at 5 years old, and he won the mandolin championship at the Walnut... read full bio
Marisha Wallace is an American actress and singer from North Carolina who is best known for her work in musical theatre. From London’s West End to New York City, Wallace has performed all over the world. Wallace started performing on stage when she was only 5 years old at her local church. Since a young age, Wallace has found inspiration... read full bio
Any baseball fan knows how Bernie Williams plays. The superstar New York Yankees center fielder has consistently flashed grace, passion, disciplined focus and a remarkably fluid sense of rhythm in feats both at the plate and in the field that have made him truly the heir in his role to no less than Hall of Famers Joe DiMaggio and Mickey... read full bio
"Nancy Sinatra - Star of hit recordings and films. Nancy Sinatra kicked open the doors for a new, tough, rebellious attitude in Rock & Roll women. Her ten Top 40 Hits include: ""These Boots Are Made For Walking"", ""How Does That Grab You, Darlin'"", ""Sugar Ten ""Somethin' Stupid"", and more."... read full bio
We Partyin! Kermit Ruffins needs only two words to hype a New Orleans barroom for one of his weekly shows, and this, his personal slogan, sums up what this Big Easy ambassador is all about. From playing himself in the HBO Series Treme, to barbecuing outside his bar, Kermits Treme Mother-in-Law Lounge, to sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay... read full bio
Victory Boyd is a singer from New Jersey who grew up singing since the age of four with all ten members of her family in Central Park. The Boyd family had the opportunity to perform for Jay-Z and he signed them to Roc Nation right away. Boyds voice and music is a fusion of soul and folk with a touch... read full bio
Paulie Cerra is a talent saxophonist, singer, pianist, and songwriter. He is best known for playing the saxophone alongside artists like Lucky Peterson and Little Milton. Other artists that Cerra has worked with include, Rickie Lee Jones, Kirk Franklin, Glen Hughes, Lionel Richie, and many more. He has most recently been seen performing alongside Joe Bonamassa for the past few... read full bio
David Darling is an American cellist and composer from Elkhart, Indiana, who performs a mixture of jazz and new-age music. Darling had a passion for music since a young age and began learning to play the piano at only 4 years old. He later started playing cello and ten years old and then picked up the string bass in high... read full bio
Celeste is an American-born British singer-songwriter whose music is a blend of British soul, alternative R&B, jazz, and neo-soul. At a young age, Celeste spent a year doing ballet at a performing arts school and while there she was offered a scholarship. She always had a passion for music, and she later gained fame after catching the attention of a... read full bio
You’ve never heard anything like Black Violin. This hip hop duo – consisting of Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste (AKA Kev Marcus and Will B) – plays the violin and viola, combining traditional hip hop with jazz and classical. Usually accompanied by DJ SPS and Nat Stokes, Black Violin has played alongside the National Symphony Orchestra during two sold-out shows... read full bio
Americana singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Robert Francis hails from Los Angeles, California. Robert Commagere was raised in a musical family by his Mexican mother, who sung ranchera songs from her own country around the house, his late pianist/producer father and his sister Juliette Commagere, who wrote songs. Francis made his debut with the musically diversified One by One at the young age of... read full bio
Oteil Burbridge, a bassist who has won two Grammy awards, has been traveling and recording for more than three decades. He is a founding member of the Col. Bruce Hampton-starring Aquarium Rescue Unit, a cult classic that has withstood the test of time. As a result, he joined The Allman Brothers Band and has received two Grammy nominations for best rock instrumental for... read full bio
Despite being raised on rock & roll and having grown up as a drummer, Coco Montoya went on to excel as a blues guitarist while playing in the bands of Albert Collins and John Mayall. He has built a renowned, chart-topping and award-winning blues guitar, singer and songwriter career over the course of more than five decades. His razor-sharp style combines soulful... read full bio
