Not many musicians can say their first concert, at age six, was hearing the debut album of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, at the famed Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. But keyboardist Alex Bugnon can. Thanks to the encouragement of his father, a jazz musician, Bugnon literally grew up at the festival, happily immersed in a multitude of influences,... read full bio
Alfa Mist first taught himself how to make beats as a young student in East Ham, London and then discovered jazz through the hip-hop sampling of artists like Hi-tek, Madlib and J Dilla. In order to analyze the intricate harmonic arrangements on these foundational songs, he taught himself to play the piano by ear. Over time, he developed his own production approach, which... read full bio
Alfredo Rodriguez is a Havana native with an incredible gift of composing and performing latin jazz. He grew up in a very musical family with his dad being a TV host and famous singer. That’s how Alfredo got his passion for music, starting out as somewhat of a child prodigy. He studied classical piano at the Conservatorio Amadeo Roldán, as... read full bio
Alice Russell is an English jazz and soul artist who started getting big in the early 2000s. Her sound evokes an uplifting jazz and funk fusion with a Bah Samba Latin twist. At a young age, she was inspired by her sister and dad to start taking music lessons. She learned to sing, play the cello and went on to... read full bio
Skilled in both poetry and performance, Allysha Joy has amassed a devoted following worldwide thanks to her powerful lyrics, distinctive musicianship, and amazing vocals. Known for being the lead vocalist for 30/70 Collective, Joy has skillfully developed her own style over the years, showcasing her abilities as a singer, songwriter, keyboard player, and selector. And with a strong roster of... read full bio
Amanda grew up in a house that loved music. Her life took a new direction when she walked into a local Toronto jazz club and asked if she could audition. The owner gave her a chance to sing with the house band and she landed her first weekly gig - Martinez Martini Mondays. She started getting referrals through word of... read full bio
Amaro Freitas is leading the way in creating the new sound of Brazilian jazz in the seaside city of Recife, located in the hot state of Pernambuco in northeastern Brazil. The gifted young pianist has a strong connection to his hometown. Apart from the intense carnival rhythms of frevo and baião, Amaro's powerfully percussive approach to jazz is as influenced... read full bio
Ambrose Akinmusire is an American jazz trumpeter from Oakland, California. Akinmusire was born and raised in Oakland and while growing up, he was a member of the Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble. During his time performing in the Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble, Akinmusire caught the attention of Steve Coleman, who then asked Akinmusire to join him as a member... read full bio
Amelia Coburn is both light and dark. She has a talent for making the uncommon sound ageless, whether it's through songs of playful romance or tales of spiteful widows and midnight stream-of-consciousness. Characters she encounters while traveling to foreign places, reading literature in the shadows, and watching film noir are included in her works. Amelia weaves Tin Pan Alley tunes... read full bio
American Sirens are a one-of-a-kind show that holds a boutique vintage concert experience. The three woman in American Sirens takes you back in time to the golden age of Hollywood glam and performs songs from the 40’s to now! Some songs you may hear during an American Sirens show includes, “Putting On the Ritz”, “I’ve Got the World On a... read full bio
Amerigo Gazaway grew up in the U.S. musical hub of Nashville with his dad, an internationally famous jazz trumpeter named Gary “El Buho” Gazaway and singer Tatiana Mindlin. Growing up with musical parents helped plant the musical seed, but Amerigo was very influenced by the radio. It helped introduce him to jazz music and hip hop – both of which... read full bio
Anat Cohen is an Israeli born jazz musician from Tel Aviv. She can play instruments such as the clarinet, saxophone and is also a tenor and soprano singer. Cohen started playing the clarinet and saxophone at a young age and she went on to study at the Berklee College of Music. Shortly after, she started recording alongside her brothers Avishai... read full bio
Andreas Varady is a Slovakian jazz guitarist who has been managed by the legend Quincy Jones. He is a child prodigy who has been playing guitar since the age of 4 and is influenced by artists like Wes Montgomery, George Benson, and Django Reinhardt. After many years living in Ireland, he met Irish drummer and producer David Lyttle who started... read full bio
In the 20-year span of his recording career, Andreas Vollenweider has sold over eight million albums worldwide with his trademark sound. He invented the electro-acoustic harp in 1975 and helped launch an entire musical genre. Since the first album from Andreas Vollenweider & Friends Behind the Gardens, Behind the Wall, Under the Tree caused an international sensation in 1981, Vollenweider's... read full bio
Andrew Chute is an American multi-instrumental musician who blends together genres such as latin, jazz, classical and flamenco. Some instruments that Chute plays includes the mandolin, banjo and ukulele. Chute has previously worked in a house band for cruise ships before setting base in Las Vegas. Since moving to Vegas, Chute has performed all over the strip and in Broadway... read full bio
Andrew John Diessner is a Tenor who grew up as an instrumentalist. His parents both raised him on music and he started performing after his father gifted him with a guitar. Over the years, Diessner has learned how to play instruments such as guitar, double and electric bass, violin and piano. He has a love for opera and classical music... read full bio
Andrew Neu is a jazz, R&B, classical and Latin musician. As an artist, Neu can play the saxophone, woodwind, compose, record, arrange, and even educates. Being so talented, naturally Neu has shared the stage with numerous big names over the years some of which include, Smokey Robinson, Bobby Caldwell, Elton John, Patti Labelle, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Four Tops, and... read full bio
Andreya Triana is a British singer-songwriter from London. She has released two studio albums, “Lost Where I Belong” and “Giants”, as well as four EPs. Triana has worked with artists Bonobo, Breach, Flying Lotus, Mr. Scruff, Wilkinson, and more on music. Triana got her start in music where she landed a spot at the Red Bull Music Academy in Australia.... read full bio
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
The Andy Summers Band is led by the dynamic guitarist of the legendary and iconic rock group The Police. The Police toured the world, performing for more than 4 million fans. One of the three biggest tours in music history, the tour demonstrated beyond any doubt that the popularity of The Police has never diminished. His playing in... read full bio
