While Eric Hagstrom is a brother through their music and long-standing friendship, Kevin and Tony Martin, two-thirds of Brainstory, are brothers by blood, having grown up in Rialto, California, in the heart of the Inland Empire. Although the group first connected through a combination of intense jazz performance classes and the grind of playing small-town gigs, their bond has been... read full bio
Skilled in both poetry and performance, Allysha Joy has amassed a devoted following worldwide thanks to her powerful lyrics, distinctive musicianship, and amazing vocals. Known for being the lead vocalist for 30/70 Collective, Joy has skillfully developed her own style over the years, showcasing her abilities as a singer, songwriter, keyboard player, and selector. And with a strong roster of... read full bio
The narrative of the Balimaya Project started in Harlesden, North West London, when Yahael Camara Onono, then a small boy, first heard the Mandé drumming, which is a part of his West African background. Camara Onono was raised in the diaspora's rhythms, having been born to a Senegalese father and a Nigerian mother. She also took in the multi-genre vernacular... read full bio
The keyboard player and bandleader Sergio Mendes is the true ambassador of his beloved homeland of Brazil. From his jazz-samba days as leader of the Bossa Nova Trio and Sergio Mendes Brasil '66 and hit singles like 'The Look Of Love' and 'Fool On The Hill' to his current exploration of Bahian hiphop, Sergio Mendes is 'a man who may... 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
Peter Cincotti, singer, pianist, composer and arranger, became one of the hottest sensations to hit the scene in 2003, when his self-titled, critically acclaimed debut CD hit the top of the Billboard charts. Peter's second CD On The Moon, showcased Cincotti's contemporary, unique and undeniably infectious style. Cincotti has sold out the 2500 seat Grand Rex in Paris, and received... read full bio
Ramsey Lewis’s career took off with the release of The In Crowd, and the subsequent radio hits ""The In Crowd"", ""Hang On Sloopy"", and ""Wade In The Water"". Since then, Ramsey has been awarded three Grammys and has hosted several radio programs, including currently the syndicated Legends of Jazz which is broadcast on over 70 stations nationwide. Ramsey Lewis debuted... read full bio
Few entertainers today are as accomplished or versatile as Ben Vereen. His legendary performances transcend time and have been woven into the fabric of this country's artistic legacy. Vereen’s first love and passion is and always will be the stage. On Broadway, he has appeared in Wicked, Fosse, I'm Not Rappaport, Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Grind, Pippin, Jelly's Last Jam... read full bio
Canadian jazz singer, Holly Cole, is particularly popular in Canada and Japan. Cole is known for both her versatile and distinctive voice, along with her adventurous repertoire, which spans such divergent genres as show tunes, rock, and country music. Holly is one of the world's best interpretive singers, and she has created a mesmerizing pop album. Simply stated, Dark Dear... read full bio
Despite his young age, John Pizzarelli has recorded nearly forty albums of music, either as the leader or in tandem with other performers. He is sometimes compared to another jazz singer, Harry Connick, Jr., for his performances of jazz standards and overall popularity. Particularly lauded for his swinging interpretations of jazz standards, Pizzarelli also composes his own songs, some of... read full bio
Named after child star Shirley Temple, Shirley Jones started singing at the age of six. She started formal training at the age of twelve and would dream of singing with her idol, Gordon MacRae. There were always nightclubs, but Shirley came to be remembered by another generation, as Shirley Partridge in the Television Series The Partridge Family". While the success... read full bio
Bob James is a two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz keyboardist. Fresh out of the University of Michigan with an MA in composition, he recorded an inventive bop trio album, Bold Connections," for Mercury; and his next project was a free-jazz LP ("Explosions") for ESP-Disk. After four years as Sarah Vaughan's music director and a like period on the New York session... read full bio
Tom Scott is a renowned composer, arranger, producer, musical director and saxophonist. He has twenty-five solo recordings to his credit and for these efforts has earned twelve Grammy nominations and two Grammy Awards. Scott's early professional career included straight ahead jazz dates with Don Ellis' big band and pianist Roger Kellaway's quartet. He made his recording debut with both units... 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
Xavier Cugat's name is synonymous with Latin-American music; he is one of the best-known musicians in this genre of music. The reason is simple: Cugat, always a superb showman, succeeded in presenting the music of South America to the American public in a most captivating manner, never losing it's authentic threads in the quilt he wove of musical colors and... read full bio
Lizz Wright‘s first two releases established her as one of the jazz world’s most celebrated rising stars, both an accomplished songwriter and a versatile, deeply expressive singer. On her third album The Orchard, the New York-based artist took a substantial leap forward, transcending genre distinctions to deliver a vibrant, intensely creative milestone. The Orchard reflects Wright’s lifelong musical journey. The... read full bio
Robben Ford is famous for his melodic, soulful and expressive style. Ford is one of the premiere electric guitarists today, particularly known for his blues playing as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts. He is rooted in the blues but sometimes reaches into jazz for a few ideas. Ford is without a doubt... read full bio
The Canadian jazz-pop singer Nikki Yanofsky is widely known for her singing voice of the CTV theme song I Believe for the Winter Olympic Games. She started her singing career at the age of 12 by performing at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. She was the youngest ever person to headline at the festival. She made her Canadian Orchestra debut... read full bio
Eric Darius is defying convention in current jazz with his signature jump and electrifying live performance. The American saxophonist, producer, songwriter, and performer, who now holds the number one spot on the Billboard charts, illuminates a whole new side of himself with "Unleashed," an enormous and ambitious album that crosses genres and is full of soul and sweat, charisma and charm,... read full bio
Jonathan’s talents caught the ears and eyes of British record producer Clive Caulder. He was signed to Caulder’s Jive Records, the rest is history. Jonathan’s first single broke down racial barriers, becoming the first song by a black artist to be played by white radio stations in South Africa. Jonathan decided to move there to focus on his recording career.... read full bio
