Caro Emerald is a Dutch pop and jazz singer, who was introduced to mainstream music when she released her song “Back It Up” on YouTube and it received world-wide attention. When the song was released as a single, it was instantly successful, remaining on the Dutch Top 40 for three straight months. The same song would turn out to be... read full bio
Diana Krall is the most commercially successful jazz-based artist of the past quarter century. The vocalist and pianist shot straight to the top of the Billboard Jazz charts with “The Look of Love” entering the Billboard Top 200 charts at number 9, topping the pop album charts in Canada and selling over 4 million albums worldwide. Notwithstanding her unmistakable glamour,... read full bio
Kenny G is an American saxophonist whose fourth album, Duotones, brought him great fame. Kenny's main instrument is the soprano saxophone, but he also plays the alto and tenor sax on occasion. He has released many solo albums and collaborated with various artists, including Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Natalie Cole, Steve Miller, and Aretha Franklin. Influenced by the likes of... read full bio
Kristin Chenoweth effortlessly transitions between stage, television and film with the captivating grace that only she can project. An Oklahoma native, Chenoweth sang gospel music as a child and studied opera before deciding to pursue a career in musical theatre. She made her Broadway debut in Steel Pier. She won a Tony Award for her performance as Sally Brown in... read full bio
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Herbie Hancock has always gone whichever way he has chosen. Acoustic jazz classicist on par with Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell. R&B innovator. Funkified jazzman. Soundtrack composer. Television host, even. At 20 he was doing session work for Blue Note Records by day and playing with trumpeter Donald Byrd by night. His 1963 debut album Takin Off featured the now-classic... read full bio
With the release of their Grammy nominated album Backatown, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue won over legions of new fans in five different continents. Backatown reached Billboard’s magazine’s Contemporary Jazz Chart at No. 1 for nine consecutive weeks. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue have created a mixture of sounds including funk, hip-hop, and pop. They have tailored this signature sounds... 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
Everything changed when Melody Gardot had a head injury in a cycling accident when she was 19 years old. She recovered much more quickly with the help of music. She started writing songs while she was in the hospital, which she later recorded for the 2005 album "Some Lessons: The Bedroom Sessions" and made available for download on iTunes. Employees... read full bio
Charley Crockett is a blues singer from San Benito, Texas who has led a wild life on the American frontier. Charley Crockett is a real relative of Davy Crockett, the American folk hero who is revered throughout the country. Crockett has performed his music on the sidewalks of New Orleans, New York City, Texas, and California, as well as all... read full bio
Paloma Faith is an English singer-songwriter and actress who performs a wide variety of genres which include RnB, pop, soul, disco and jazz. Faith was born in London, England, and she has previously studied contemporary dance at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds. She then studied theatre directing at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Faith... read full bio
Atarashii Gakko! is a girl group from Japan that was created in 2015. They are also known as Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders in their home country. ASOBISYSTEM is the organization with which the group is linked. Under the management of Victor Entertainment, Atarashii Gakko! made their first appearance in Japan in June 2017 with the release of the single "Dokubana."... read full bio
Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter Laufey (pronounced "lay-vay") was raised in both Reykjavik and Washington, DC. Her work is the result of her diverse cultural history and a variety of musical inspirations. Laufey began playing the piano and cello at a young age, in part because of the influence of her mother, a classical violinist. She didn't begin her musical journey until she dug... read full bio
Pat Metheny is a critically acclaimed American Jazz musician. He is known for his contributions to the genre as both a guitarist and composer. Pat is also recognized as the frontman of the jazz-fusion group, the Pat Metheny Group. The group’s album, American Garage, peaked at No.1 on the U.S. Billboard Jazz charts. Pat effectively creates a sophisticated jazz-fusion, incorporating... read full bio
"Kamasi Washington was born in Los Angeles, California. His background in music is extensive; he graduated from the Academy of Music of Alexander Hamilton High School and attended UCLA in the department of Ethnomusicology. Washington’s experiences allowed him to make connections with artists such as Billy Higgins and Gerald Wilson, then in the future Nas, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Flying... read full bio
Lizzy McAlpine is an up-and-coming pop jazz singer-songwriter from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who has studied songwriting at Berklee College of Music in Boston. McAlpine’s music is a mixture of jazz, pop and RnB, and she has gained fame for her unique blend of music. McAlpine has found influence in various artists which include Dodie, John Mayer, MARO and H.E.R. McAlpine began... read full bio
Jamie Cullum is a jazz-pop singer, composer, and radio presenter hailing from the United Kingdom. In addition to his primary talents as a vocalist and pianist, he can also play other instruments, including the guitar and the drums, to accompany himself. He has released twenty-four singles in addition to nine studio albums, three compilation albums, one live album, and one... read full bio
FKJ, or French Kiwi Juice, is a multi-instrumentalist from France. FKJ is skilled in several different instruments, like the guitar, saxophone, and piano, but also sings and produces. His music is linked to the New French House genre. FKJ has performed at Coachella, EUPHORIA, CRSSD, and Lightning in a Bottle. He has collaborated with many artists, such as Masego and... read full bio
Michael Feinstein is an five-time Grammy-nominated contemporary pop vocal stylist, a dynamic performer and a music scholar. Inspired by George and Ira Gershwin and their timeless songs, this celebrated singer, accomplished pianist and composer has evolved his appreciation and admiration for the greatest composers and songwriters into a successful career. Feinstein is a music revivalist, and an interpreter of, and... read full bio
Tony Award winner Patti LuPone had a critically acclaim run in John Doyle's smash hit Broadway production of Sweeney Todd as the pie-maker Mrs. Lovett. Patti LuPone made her debut with the New York Philharmonic in that same role in a concert version of the Stephen Sondheim musical, before reprising her performance with the San Francisco Symphony, at the... read full bio
