Christian McBride is an American jazz bassist, guitarist, composer and arranger from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. McBride started his career playing the bass guitar but switched to double bass and started studying at the Juilliard School. When he was only 17 years old, McBride joined Bobby Watson’s group and played with musicians such as Freddie Hubbard, George Duke, Benny Golson, Milt Jackson,... read full bio
Dianne Reeves is an American jazz legend. She is a notable name in the jazz music world, having performed with artists such as Billy Child and Sergio Mendes. Her interest in music began in her youth while growing up in Denver, Colorado. She was inspired by artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. Reeves has won four Grammy Awards for... read full bio
Nella is an up-and-coming Venezuelan world music and jazz artist who has most recently been a Latin Grammy Award Winner for Best New Artist. Nella is from the Venezuelan Island of Margarita and she has recently graduated from Berklee College of Music where she shone as a soloist. Nella’s music stems from her country’s folklore roots and the music of... read full bio
Ezra Collective is a five-piece band based out of London, England, that performs a mixture of jazz, afrobeat, hip-hop, and London music. The band consists of members Femi Koleoso on drums, TJ Koleoso on bass, Joe Armon Jones on the keys, Dylan Jones on trumpet, and James Mollison on saxophone. Ezra Collective looks to pay tribute to classic jazz while... read full bio
Dana Leong is an American musician, composer, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Grammy Award winning multi-instrumentalist. Leong was born in San Francisco, California, to a mother who was a pianist. While growing up, Leong’s mother gave piano lessons to clients, as Leong would sleep in her lap. After Leong himself began taking violin lessons, his teacher found he had perfect pitch.... 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
Fun Lovin’ Criminals is a band from New York City, New York, that is a multi-genre band that blends together sounds of alternative, rock, hip-hop, blues, jazz, R&B, punk, and funk. The band consists of members Huey Morgan, Brian Leiser, and Frank Benbi and they are best known for their song “Scooby Snacks,” as well as the song “Love Unlimited.”... 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
Melanie De Biasio is a Belgian jazz singer, composer and flutist from Charleroi, Belgium. De Biasio began taking ballet lessons when she was only three years old and by the time she was eight, she began taking up the Western concert flute. As a teenager, she found influence in various rock bands such as Nirvana, Pink Floyd, and Jethro Tull,... read full bio
Jordan Rakei is a New Zealand-Australian musician, singer-songwriter and record producer who has also been known as Dan Kye. Rakei was born in Tokoroa, New Zealand, and is currently based out of London, United Kingdom. When Rakei was three, he moved to Brisbane, Australia, and later grew up playing instruments which include the piano and guitar. He later began to... read full bio
Hannah Grace is a Welsh jazz-pop singer-songwriter and pianist from Cardiff, Wales. Grace has previously studied jazz vocals at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and her music is a mixture of soul and jazz and she has found influence in various artists which include Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Nicks, Aretha Franklin, and Joni Mitchell. While studying jazz vocals, Grace... read full bio
A Great Big Pile of Leaves can be described as, not only indie rock, but also jazz and even emo. When the band Farewell to Arms split up, Pete Weiland and Tyler Soucy decided to released two new EP’s, adopting Tucker Yaro as the bassist. Soon, they began showing the world their interesting blend of music during live shows. Since... read full bio
Takuya Kuroda, a trumpeter of great reputation who was born in Kobe, Japan, has a distinctive hybrid sound that combines soulful jazz, funk, post-bop, fusion and hip hop music. He moved to New York to study jazz & current music at The New School in Union Square, following in the footsteps of his trombone brother who played in big bands. Here, Takuya... read full bio
Bora Uzer is a well-known musician both in Turkey and abroad thanks to his extensive musical training, partnerships with well-known figures in the world of music and creative musical endeavors. Bora first gained attention with his band "Kangroove" when he first entered the music industry at a relatively young age. Uzer continued his career in London and had his hugely successful track "Sweet It"... read full bio
Lettuce and Soulive were founded by Eric Krasno and Galactic and Garage-a-Trois were founded by Stanton Moore. Over the past 25 years, they had encountered each other numerous times while performing on stage with their different bands. Both are Grammy-winning musicians who have collaborated with a wide range of both legendary and contemporary musicians. These two well-known musicians talked about the prospect of... read full bio
Cleo Sol is a British singer-songwriter who has been captivating audiences with her soulful, introspective music since the release of her debut album "Winter Songs" in 2011. With a unique sound that blends elements of RnB, jazz, and neo-soul, Cleo Sol has become known for her powerful vocals and thoughtful lyrics that explore themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. Since the... read full bio
The Fontanas produce soulful Latin funk that is powered by brass. With several significant albums, such as their most recent LP "The Luxury Of Time" and their Brazilian-inspired reworking of "Capoeira Mata Uno," the group has honed their style and broken new ground in the festival scene (Movimientos Records). Some of the UK's funkiest musicians make up the ensemble, which... read full bio
True Loves is a Seattle-based funk and soul band. Listening to their music is like strolling down your favorite neighborhood street, slapping five with friends, chatting with shopkeepers, having your dark sunglass-clad face admired in their windows, dodging hanging flowerpots and inhaling the comforting aromas of your favorite place. The group itself is a block party. With the addition of percussionist Iván Galvez... read full bio
With backing from organizations like Glastonbury, NME, SoYoung Magazine and BBC 6 Radio music, Maruja has already gained a reputation as one of the most electrifying live artists on the UK underground scene. Their string of sold-out performances has wowed audiences around the UK and Europe. Maruja is a powerful evocative force that carries listeners to a diverse and grimy realist universe. The... read full bio
Jamie Leeming's fascination with music has always played a significant role in his dynamic connection with it. It might be his concern with how memories are experienced as a teenager, which is essential to his debut solo album, Resynthesis, or his obsession with Miles Davis' Bitches Brew cover at a nearby HMV. As a result of his musical curiosity, Leeming... read full bio
