Monty Alexander was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica where he began piano lessons at the age of six. As a teenager he was often invited to sit in with the bands of some of the prominent musicians in Jamaica. While still a teenager, he had the opportunity to enjoy the performances of Louis Armstrong and Nat ""King"" Cole at... read full bio
Monica Mancini is an American recording artist and concert performer. Monica Mancini is a Concord Record recording artist and a Double-Grammy award nominee, who has carved out a career as a singer and concert performer, appearing with symphony orchestras worldwide. Mancini is one of the twin daughters of famous film composer Henry Mancini and his wife Ginny. She began... read full bio
Ray Monde and Kris Chau, the duo from Los Angeles that goes by Monde UFO, are a monochromatic sunset for the senses. A voyage through jazz, space rock and psychedelic music via sound. A celestial realm where Spacemen 3 and Vanishing Twin collide via Sun Ra. 7171 flawlessly captures the foundation of low- and high-fidelity tones that have contributed to the... read full bio
Jazz vocalist Molly Johnson, regarded as one of Canada's best voices, is also a mother, philanthropist, singer-songwriter, and artist. Her unique compositions and renditions of jazz standards have enthralled audiences in Canada and Europe throughout her career. It should come as no surprise that Molly has won numerous prestigious honors, such as the Governor General Award, the Order of Canada, the... read full bio
MO5AIC is a 5-man vocal supernova that will leave you scratching your head wondering where the band is! Put Frank Sinatra, Take 6, Bobby McFerrin and The Black Eyed Peas in a blender and what do you get MO5AIC, a five-man vocal collaboration that is taking its purely vocal approach to the mainstream. Merging style with innovation, MO5AIC will leave... read full bio
Joseph Deenmamode, known as his stage name Mo Kolours, is a British-Mauritian vocalist, percussionist and music producer who is based out of London, England. Kolours’ music is a mixture of genres which include hip-hop, jazz, electronic, funk, soul and world. Kolours has spoken out stating that he wants his music to consists of bits of music from all over the... read full bio
The Mirage Big Band Orchestra, is your complete corporate entertainment and dancing solution. Since 1993, The Mirage Big Band Orchestra has been thrilling meeting planners, destination management companies, conventions and all of their guests with big band swing, jazz, rock, blues, disco, salsa and variety dance music of all styles. Dinner dances, reception music and corporate musical entertainment has never... read full bio
Saxophonist/Singer/Songwriter Mindi Abair, born in St. Petersburg, FL, has broken many boundaries as she continues to define the less traditional future of jazz. Her own brand of pop and soul meets jazz adds a refreshingly unique voice to an exciting new generation of crossover artists. She was raised on the road with her father’s band, but this is not your... read full bio
Some have referred to Mim Suleiman as Mama Africa of the modern day. Refuses to be categorized. She is a boundary-pushing artist that incorporates dub, jazz, soul and funk with traditional Taarab vibes, drawing heavily from her East African background. She sings in a number of languages, including Fula, and is a talented composer and songwriter in both English and Swahili.... read full bio
An eleven member, All-Star ensemble featuring Miles Davis alumni. The progressive, avant-garde, experimental collective, known for revising the framework for modern jazz innovation, revisits repertoire from Davis' electric period in paying homage to The Chief. Miles Electric represents two generations of Miles Davis players; his contemporaries and the next generation. The project is produced by Miles Davis Properties LLC ,... read full bio
Mike Holober is an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger and educator whose various projects includes performing with the Mike Holober Quintet and The Gotham Jazz Orchestra. Holober started his career in New York as a composer and sideman pianist. He later started working with Nick Brignola and together they formed The Mike Holober Quintet. Together, the quintet have released two... read full bio
With unlimited creativity and unmatched lyrical prowess, Mike Floss brings a fresh new wave to the hip-hop genre. As the son of renowned jazz musician Rod McGaha, he brings a musicality that’s been fine tuned since birth. Since his introduction to the stage he has opened for Future, Pusha T, Wale, Stalley, Yo Gotti, Dom Kennedy, Big K.R.I.T. and many... read full bio
Miho Hazama is a Japanese composer, arranger, jazz musician, and conductor from Tokyo, Japan who is currently based out of New York City. Hazama began playing the electric keyboard at only 3 years old at Yamaha Music Foundation’s School. She later proceeded to the final of Junior Electone Concours when she was only 10 years old which earned her local... read full bio
Miguel Zenón, a Grammy winner, Doris Duke Artist, and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow, is one of a few artists who have skillfully integrated and balanced the sometimes-opposing poles of invention and tradition. He has established a distinctive voice as a conceptualist and is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and significant saxophonists and composers of his time. He... read full bio
He is a composer and pianist extraordinaire. He is a bandleader, lecturer, and visiting professor. He is a chart-topping producer; a Grammy, two-time Latin Grammy and Emmy Award winner. He is the recipient of his native country’s highest civilian honors, as well as several academic honorary degrees. Michel Camilo is all of these things and more, wrapped in a human... read full bio
Jazz is an art form that has a history of occasionally spawning pop stars. Think of Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole, and more recently, Diana Krall and Harry Connick Jr. Young jazz star Michael Kaeshammer is on a path to enjoy such exalted popular status with the release of his latest CD, Days Like These. Days Like These documents... read full bio
Michael Franks is a smooth jazz singer-songwriter from the United States, who has recorded with Who's Who of artists, such as Patti Austin, Brenda Russell, Art Garfunkel, and David Sanborn. His songs have been recorded by The Manhattan Transfer, Patti LaBelle, Carmen McRae, Diana Krall, Shirley Bassey and The Carpenters. After 22 years of smash hits and smooth jazz came... 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
Michael Cavanaugh is a performer, musician and actor, who is best known for his piano/lead vocals in the Broadway Musical ‘Movin' Out’. Michael, who was handpicked by Billy Joel to star in the title role, appeared in the show for three years and for well over 1000 performances. With the close of Movin’ Out, Michael Cavanaugh began touring in his... read full bio
