For the next generation, trumpeter, producer and composer Matthew Halsall is reimagining spiritual jazz. With his sinuous, infinite fusion of jazz and deeply contemplative influences that are in sync with the natural world, he has established himself as a key voice in UK music over the course of nine albums, several honors, and his taste-making label, Gondwana Records. His contemplative and... read full bio
Matt Savage is an American autistic savant musician who performs classical jazz music. He is a musician, composer, and teacher, who balances teaching with performing. Savage has performed alongside names such as, Chick Corea, the Ellington All Stars, Jason Moran, Joshua Redman, and many more. Savage has recorded eleven albums and is a Bosendorfer piano artist. As a composer, Savage... read full bio
Matthew Scott Giraud, is a former contestant on American Idol 2009 from Kalamazoo, MI. During Hollywood Week, Giraud sang Georgia On My Mind and received a standing ovation from the judges. He was chosen by the judges to advance to the finals as a Wildcard. Giraud performed Human Nature in the top 13; So Small in the top 11;... read full bio
Matt Dusk is a velvet-voiced singer, who is all set to sing his way to international stardom. Matts music takes the finer elements of the rat pack era (great vocals, style, sophistication), and gives this classic genre a 21st century spin with state of the art production values and unique new material. Past, present and future meet and the result... read full bio
Masego, also known as Micah Davis, is a multi-talented musician who has made a name for himself with his unique blend of jazz and hip-hop. A skilled saxophonist, pianist, and vocalist, Masego has been described as a trailblazer in the genre he calls "trap house jazz." Since first bursting onto the music scene, Masego has collaborated with a number of high-profile... 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
Martini Pop is a pop meets swing cover band that consists of four talented artists. During their performance, you can hear swing versions of your favorite pop hits from today. Some songs you may hear during their show includes, “Umbrella”, “We Are Young”, “Poker Face”, “Rolling in the Deep”, “Uptown Funk”, “Love Song”, “I’m Yours”, “Cooler Than Me”, “Just Give... read full bio
The first female vocalist signed by Blue Note Records in 1972, Marlena Shaw has never strayed far from her jazz roots. A former singer with the Count Basie Orchestra, she swings with ease and authority, has a mastery of space an timing. . .[and] every phrase she utters has a delightfully improvisatory feel,' notes critic Richard Chon. She has the... read full bio
Whitfield is cutting across musical boundaries and attracting all sorts of fans with his incredibly fast pick and a delicious knack for melody. ""The guitar has an unusual appeal, even to people who don't know much about jazz,"" says Whitfield.... read full bio
Whether you're Michael Bublé's biggest fan or just remember that big band sound from the 1940s and 50s, this special ""Michael Bublé Tribute Show"" is fun for audiences of all ages and sizes. For over 35 years, JMO has been known around New Orleans for providing energetic live entertainment for everything from conventions and corporate events to weddings and charitable... read full bio
Mark Kingswood is a British singer who brings his own original songs to the timeless sound of jazz and big band rhythms. Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Michael Buble are artists that influence Kingswood and who he looks up to, to help create his sound. Kingswood music is a mix of modern jazz and the orchestral ensemble that makes each... read full bio
Mark Guiliana is an American Grammy-nominated drummer who is also composer and leader of the band beat Music. Guiliana was born and raised in New Jersey and he graduated with a degree in jazz studies and performance from William Paterson University. With his work with Beat Music Productions, Guiliana has released the albums “My Life Starts Now” and “Beat Music:... read full bio
Marisha Wallace is an American actress and singer from North Carolina who is best known for her work in musical theatre. From London’s West End to New York City, Wallace has performed all over the world. Wallace started performing on stage when she was only 5 years old at her local church. Since a young age, Wallace has found inspiration... read full bio
Marion Meadows is an American Saxophonist, composer, and smooth jazz recording artist. Meadows has released a total of 9 albums to date. Meadows first hit the airwaves in 1991 with For Lovers Only, but his career really began one day in the late ‘80s at New York’s Grand Central Station. He had been a sideman with Connors for three years... read full bio
Marilyn Maye is an American musical theatre actress, cabaret singer, director, arranger, and educator. She has dedicated her whole life to singing and performing. She holds the record for most appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, she went on the show 76 times. She started off in Kansas performing in concerts, and the radio. While growing up as... read full bio
Marian Hill is an American songwriting duo that consists of Samantha Gongol on vocals and Jeremy Lloyd on production. They meet in High school and both went on to study music at different universities. Their music is a mix of blues, jazz, heavy bass and delicate vocals. They put out two EPs ‘Play’ and ‘Sway’ before releasing their first studio... read full bio
Marcus Roberts is an American jazz pianist who has been blind since his youth due to glaucoma and cataracts. Focusing on older, pre-1950 traditional styles, he has recorded over twenty full-length albums and has been featured on even more with other musicians. Roberts' own late-'80s and '90s albums for RCA/Novus, particularly the 1990 release Alone with Three Giants, detailed his... read full bio
Marcus Miller's M2 Wins Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Album M2, a new Marcus Miller recording from Cleveland-based Telarc International, has received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. One of the most critically acclaimed albums released in 2001, M2, was produced by Marcus Miller and featured performances by a roster of luminaries that included Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis,... read full bio
Marco Mezquida is a Spanish pianist and composer from Minorca, Spain. Over the course of his career, Mezquida has recorded over 50 albums, 17 of which are his own, and has also composed music for television and the theater. Mezquida has been called a prodigy and he has worked with numerous artists over the course of his career. Some artists... read full bio
Marco Benevento is an American musician, singer, composer, and music producer who is best known for being a performer in the New York experimental music rock and jazz scene since the late 90’s. He is the founder and recording engineer of the recording studio, Fred Short, and he has been a member of bands such as Joe Russo’s Almost Dead... read full bio
