StikYard is a spirited fusion of driving percussion, original musical arrangements and unique choreography. Percussionists in motion utilize a dazzling display of unique and specially designed instruments to bring excitement and joy to audiences of all ages. Supporting performers sometimes join the fray, including solo artists, choirs, and dancers.... read full bio
Madeleine Peyroux is a songwriter, jazz singer, and guitarist. Her voice has been compared to that of Billie Holiday. Madeleine started signing at the age of 15 when she discovered street musicians in the Latin Quarter in Paris. A year later she joined The Lot Wandering Blues and Jazz Band and toured with them for a few years.... read full bio
New York Voices are approaching their 30th Anniversary in music. The Grammy Award-winning vocal group has refined their musical story to a high art. They are known for their close-knit voicings, inspired arrangements and unparalleled vocal blend. Their chameleon-like musicianship allows them to move seamlessly from setting to setting, be it orchestral/big band to the intimate trio lineup. With... read full bio
Steve Gadd is a world-renowned drummer and Modern Drummer Hall of Famer. Some of his most notable work is on Paul Simons 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover and Steely Dans Aja. Gadd has worked with many other artists from various genres, such as Simon & Garfunkel, Steely Dan, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Grover Washington Jr., Chick Corea,... read full bio
Rik Emmett is a gold and platinum, high achieving guitarist. His involvement in the music industry spans over thirty years. Emmett has been awarded the Best Smooth Jazz Guitarist Juno Award and has been inducted into the Canadian Rock Hall of Fame, Music Industry Hall of Fame, and Junos Hall of Fame. The skilled guitarist shows versatility in all of... read full bio
The New Mastersounds have been around for almost twenty years. Their roots run deep in jazz, soul, and funk, and the band has been an innovator in the alternative genres. The bands sounds are pure, focused around the true essence of bass, drums, guitar, and organ instruments. The New Mastersounds stay dedicated to their sounds, making sure each recording delivers... read full bio
Niia is a classically trained singer and pianist. At the age of fourteen, Niia began training at the Berklee College of Music. She later attended the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, majoring in Jazz vocals. She has worked with the likes of Wyclef Jean, Lil’ Wayne, and Akon. Niia has toured internationally, along with appearing on ‘Late Show... read full bio
The Comet Is Coming is a psychedelic rock band that incorporates genres such as funk, electronica, and jazz. The band is based out of London and consists of members Danalogue, Betamax and King Shabaka. The Comet Is Coming first rose to prominence after the release of their debut single “Neon Baby”. Later on, the band released their debut EP, “Prophecy”.... read full bio
Ambrose Akinmusire is an American jazz trumpeter from Oakland, California. Akinmusire was born and raised in Oakland and while growing up, he was a member of the Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble. During his time performing in the Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble, Akinmusire caught the attention of Steve Coleman, who then asked Akinmusire to join him as a member... read full bio
Big Band of Brothers is a big jazz band that consists of several members that play instruments which include the saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and also has a rhythm section. The Big Band of Brothers is a jazz celebration of The Allman Brothers Band. The group performs a collection of 10 of the band’s best and is performed with a 15-piece... read full bio
Lo Faber, or Dr. Lo, is an American musician, producer, and college professor who is best known for being the co-founder of the band God Street Wine, which he is also the songwriter and band leader of. Faber was born in Wilkes, Barre, Pennsylvania, and he has previously studied jazz at the Manhattan School of Music before going on to... read full bio
Cory Wong is an American musician, guitarist, songwriter and producer who performs music that is a mixture of jazz, pop, rock, R&B, and funk. Wong was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, and he is currently based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Wong had a passion for music at a young age and began taking piano lessons when he was 9 years... read full bio
Kiefer Shackelford, better known as just Kiefer, is a multi-instrumentalist and producer from San Diego, California, who is currently based out of Los Angeles. While growing up, Kiefer’s father who was a piano player, taught him how to play piano and also embedded him into jazz music. While growing up, Kiefer had a deep passion for jazz while everyone else... read full bio
Moses Boyd is a British jazz drummer, composer, record producer, electronic musician, radio host and bandleader who has been apart of the duo Binker and Moses, and has led the jazz band Moses Boyd Exodus, also known as the Exodus. Boyd was born in Catford, London, England, and found his love for the drums while studying in school. He went... read full bio
Lizzy McAlpine is an up-and-coming pop jazz singer-songwriter from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who has studied songwriting at Berklee College of Music in Boston. McAlpine’s music is a mixture of jazz, pop and RnB, and she has gained fame for her unique blend of music. McAlpine has found influence in various artists which include Dodie, John Mayer, MARO and H.E.R. McAlpine began... read full bio
Judi Jackson is a multi-talent vocalist from Roanoake, Virginia, who performs jazz music. While growing up, Jackson found influence in artists which included Billie Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald, Blossom Dearie, Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughn and Mahalia Jackson. Jackson began finding her love for performing after studying at the Jefferson Center’s Music Lab. She then began to learn, practice, and perform music.... 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
Mandy Harvey is an American jazz and pop singer-songwriter who rose to fame after competing in the 12th season of the reality competition series “America’s Got Talent.” Harvey was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and she moved to St. Cloud, Florida later in life. While growing up, she had several hearing problems and went through several surgeries to try to fix... read full bio
OKAN draws their name from the term for heart in their Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria. They blend Afro-Cuban origins with jazz, folk and world rhythms in songs about immigration, resistance and love. OKAN is fronted by Cuban-born violinist and vocalist Elizabeth Rodriguez and drummer and vocalist Magdelys Savigne, who are both Grammy and Latin Grammy nominees. They sing in Spanish, English and Spanglish. Espiral,... read full bio
Nadav Remez, an Israeli native who grew up in Tel Aviv's suburbs, attended the Thelma Yellin High School for the Arts, which is noted for turning out outstanding jazz musicians from throughout the world. There, he was exposed to a range of western and eastern musical traditions, which he then shaped into his own special musical vision. Remez was given... read full bio
