Jessy's sizzling mix of hot beats, Latin and samba rhythms and sensuous melodies is quickly catching fire at radio, as the title track was one of the most added smooth jazz tracks immediately upon its release. The multi-talented Portland, Oregon born, Hemet, California raised performer draws her inspiration naturally from several unique musical wellsprings, beginning with her Mexican-American heritage. Growing... read full bio
Jesus Molina is a one-man force to be reckoned with. He is a multi-instrumentalist, world-class jazz pianist, singer, and successful online piano coach. He is also a graduate of Berklee College of Music and a recipient of the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation award. His latest instrumental album, Selah, which means "praise" or "lift up" in Hebrew, perfectly encapsulates his... read full bio
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jill Barber's smoky, soulful voice with its distinctive jazz phrasing has made her a kind of alt-cabaret favorite on Canada's folk scene, and her top-notch songwriting is a thing to behold, very nearly in Joni Mitchell territory. Born and raised in Toronto, Jill Barber has made her home in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for several years now,... read full bio
Jim Brickman is an American composer and pianist, known for his solo piano compositions, which are classified as new age music. His music career started when he was nineteen, when Jim Henson hired him to write tunes for Sesame Street. He was also hired to write commercial jingles while in college. Brickman writes a wide variety of music. Besides his... read full bio
Grammy Award Winner, Best Selling author JIM PETERIK offers an expert song writing workshop, ""Song Writing for Dummies - Live"" that can be customized for adult, student or mixed audiences based on the book he co-authored. The workshop incorporates his 20 top 40 Billboard hits and involves other accomplished/credited guests on stage. PRIDE OF LIONS is Peterik's rock band... read full bio
The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra has continued successfully for decades and is still in great demand all over the world. The past success of the Orchestra was due to the leadership of Lee Castle and more recently from 1990 through the new millennium, Jim Miller. The leadership has now passed to Bill Tole who continues to bring joy to young and... read full bio
The middle of the three Heath Brothers, Jimmy Heath has a distinctive sound on tenor, is a fluid player on soprano and flute and a very talented arranger/composer whose originals include ""C.T.A."" and ""Gingerbread Boy."" He was originally an altoist, playing with Howard McGhee during 1947-48 and the Dizzy Gillespie big band (1949-50). Called ""Little Bird"" because of the similarity... read full bio
Organ master Jimmy McGriff may have studied formally at Juilliard and at Philadelphias Combe College of Music, but theres nothing fancy about his music. Its basic to the bone, always swinging and steeped in blues and gospel. McGriffs brand of jazz is about feeling. Thats the most important thing, he says. Blues has been the backbone of most of the... read full bio
Jitwam, an only kid, moved to Sydney together with his parents after being born in Guwahati, Assam, India. He was influenced by bands like The Avalanches, Gerling and Sleepy Jackson while growing up in the suburbs. Even though he began writing songs, taking keyboard lessons, and playing the guitar at the age of 14, he didn't begin to take music seriously until... read full bio
Joao Bosco is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist who is known for performing Brazilian pop music alongside Aldir Blanc. Bosco was born in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais and was originally an engineer before moving to Rio de Janeiro where his music was gaining popularity. Bosco’s music is a mixture of Bossa nova, MPB and samba. He’s also been known for... read full bio
Joe Armon-Jones is an up-and-coming English jazz keyboardist, composer and producer who is known for blending together bass-heavy dub, contemporary club culture with modern jazz. Apart from his work as a solo artist, Armon-Jones has also been a member of the Ezra Collective and has played with artists and groups which include Nubya Garcia, Ata Kak and Pharoahe Monch. Armon-Jones... read full bio
Television, film, theater, nightclubs-they’re all fields in which Joe Piscopo has won the acclaim and affection of millions. For over 25 years, Joe Piscopo has proven to be one of show business’ brightest lights. After stints as a disc jockey and dinner-theater performer, Joe Piscopo turned to comedy. In 1980, he was chosen to join a newly formed ensemble charged... read full bio
Australian guitar virtuoso Joe Robinson has spent the last several years touring North America, playing festivals and headlining clubs. Having also played China, Japan, Europe and Australia, Robinson has been able to define himself as a budding world visionary. He walks a tightrope between the instrumental music that’s put him in the spotlight and a unique fusion of vocally based... read full bio
Joel Ross is a vibraphonist, composer, and educator from Chicago, Illinois. Ross was only 3 years old when he was given his first drum set. This gained a love of music in Ross and shortly after he was sitting in at church where his father was a choir director at one point. At 10 years old, Ross joined his school... read full bio
Joey DeFrancesco is an American jazz organist, trumpeter, and vocalist from Springfield, Pennsylvania. He performs a mixture of jazz and bebop music and has released over 30 albums over the years some of which includes work with Miles Davis and Jimmy Smith. DeFrancesco was born into a musical inclined family. His grandfather was a jazz musician as well and his... read full bio
John Davidson has been the host of some of America's favorite television shows, including The John Davidson Show, Hollywood Squares and That's Incredible. Davidson has recorded 12 albums, performed in various musicals and has made many movies; The Happiest Millionaire, The One and Only Genuine Original Family Band, Coffee Tea or Me, The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders II, Airport '79 and... read full bio
John McLaughlin has been cited as a major influence on many '70s and '80s fusion guitarists, including prominent players such as Steve Morse, Eric Johnson, Mike Stern, Al Di Meola, and Scott Henderson. According to Pat Metheny, McLaughlin has changed the evolution of the guitar during several of his periods of playing. McLaughlin is also considered a major influence on... read full bio
John Medeski is an American jazz musician and composer from Louisville, Kentucky. Medeski is best known for being a member of the avant-garde jazz scene in New York and has also been a member of Medeski Martin & Wood. Medeski began learning how to play in the piano as a child at only five years old and as he grew... read full bio
Pianist, guitarist, songwriter and recording artist, John Nilsen, is one of the most successful recording artists in the Northwest. With CD sales approaching one million copies, Nilsen can be seen performing his original instrumental pieces of jazz, classical, folk and rock throughout the United States and elsewhere in the world. John has toured throughout the USA, in Europe and Asia.... read full bio
Since attracting worldwide acclaim as a member of Chick Coreas Elektric Band and Akoustic Banda creative association that has now spanned eighteen yearsGRAMMY-winning bassist John Patitucci has become one of todays most influential musicians and composers. He has released several remarkable albums as leader of his own groups and made notable contributions to renowned ensembles led by Wayne Shorter, Stan... read full bio
