Dee Dee Bridgewater (AKA Denise Grant) was born in 1950 to a musically driven father (a trumpeter and teacher) and thus was exposed to music at a very young age. She would sit around and listen to the music her father would play and, by the time she was 16, Dee Dee was in a trio of RnB vocalists who... read full bio
Guitarist Kevin Eubanks who often good-naturedly serves as a comic foil for host Jay Leno -- was officially named music director of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno after filling in for the bands original director, saxophonist Branford Marsalis. Eubanks, one of the most prolific jazz guitarists in the country, was a key member of The Tonight Show band... read full bio
The current Basie ensemble is uniquely equipped to render this distillation. One reason is the remarkable continuity of personnel that continues to connect the past to the present in the band. There are five permanent members in the current Basie Band who played under Count Basie's personal leadership.This is no exercise in nostalgia, however. Over its history, the Basie Orchestra... read full bio
"A native Californian, Gerald Albright grew up in South Central Los Angeles. After high school, he attended the University of Redlands where he received a B.S. degree in Business Management, minoring in Music. Immediately after college, Albright began to master his talent by working extensively in the studio with such artists as Patrice Rushen, Anita Baker, Ray Parker, Jr., Lola Folana,... read full bio
Awarded two Grammys as the best jazz vocalist, twice played the White House and her recordings top the charts. She was discovered by Dizzy Gillespie who brought her on stage at the 1979 Monterey Jazz Festival. Stan Getz became her mentor. Vocalist/pianist Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. A longtime disciple of Dinah Washington and... read full bio
The Artie Shaw Orchestra, under the direction of Matt Koza, hews to the Shaw legacy, and continues with the time-tested formula that has always pleased a full spectrum of audiences for over 60 years; from the Begin the Beguine" fans of yesteryear to the new jazz fans who want to imbibe in an exciting and heady evening of Swing. Shortly... read full bio
Elizaveta Igorevna Khripounova, is a Russian-American pianist, singer/songwriter and opera singer. Her debut full-length album Beatrix Runs" was helmed by Grammy Award-winning producer Greg Wells and was digitally released on Universal Republic Records. The album was physically released through Amazon on July 17, 2012. Elizaveta released her iTunes Session EP. Elizaveta's music is a quirky and magical brew of musical... read full bio
Jack DeJohnette is a Chicago-born drummer. After switching from the piano around 1960, DeJohnette joined Miles Davis' Bitches Brew-era band. During his early Chicago years, DeJohnette played everything from R&B to free jazz. After moving to New York in 1966, he played with John Patton, Jackie McLean, Betty Carter and Abbey Lincoln. From 1966-9, he achieved his first international exposure... read full bio
Roy Hargrove, widely recognized as one of top improvising trumpeters, has not only wowed crowds throughout the world as he leads what is arguably the hardest working and most exciting band in jazz, but has also impressed critics who award him high scores in polls. In addition, Hargrove has been involved in a number of side projects, ranging from T.... read full bio
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet is headed by two versatile and talented sons of America's more notable musical families. They deliver a jazzy blend of original tunes, favorite jazz standards, and ever popular Dave Brubeck classics. Chris and Dan Brubeck had the unique privilege of growing up listening to, studying with, and eventually playing alongside some of the great jazz legends... 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
Internationally acclaimed pianist, composer & humanitarian Keiko Matsui creates groundbreaking, thought provoking & inspirational music. The courageous, spiritually driven and consummate artist enjoys the distinction of being an invited guest and performer at the International Jazz Day. Her unique melting pot of musical influences have garnered her a devout international following. The eloquent and soft-spoken but yet deliberate musician tours... read full bio
Red Baraat mesmerizes their audiences with their fusion music. They combine funky grooves, jazz, hip-hop, bhangra, and rock to create their unique sound. The group’s leader, Sunny Jain, plays the rhythmic dhol- an Indian double-headed drum- to fuse the multi-leveled sounds of the band together. National Public Radio dubbed Red Baraat as “the best party band in years.” They hold... read full bio
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Spanish pianist and composer Ariadna Castellanos is one of the emerging talents of the Flamenco and Jazz scene. Born in Madrid, she started playing piano when she was six and won full scholarship at 17 to the Guidhall School of Music for classical piano. Flamenco was always her passion and back in Spain she worked with many of the main... read full bio
The Rebirth Brass Band's signature brand of super heavy funk has placed them among New Orleans' top brass bands and are the unequivocal, hands down favorite of the younger generation. Formed in 1983 at the now legendary musician incubator of Joseph S. Clarke high school in New Orleans' 6th ward, the Rebirth has brought to jazz their own modernist vocabulary,... read full bio
Morgan James is an American singer/actress from Boise, Idaho. She was accepted into The Julliard School when she was 18 where she received her BM in Voice. She made her Broadway debut in The Addams Family, starring Bebe Neuwirth and Nathan Lane. She has also performed in Motown at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre and Godspell at Circle in the Square. She... read full bio
Bill Frisell is one of the leading jazz guitarists. He is also a composer and arranger. Frisells big music break came when he was recommended to play for Paul Motians recording of Psalm for ECM records. He soon became ECMs in-house guitar player and began working on many albums. Once his solo career kicked off, he released his first solo... read full bio
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
Bebel Gilberto is, simply put, royalty. Her father, Joao Gilberto, is the most revered musician in Brazil, period. Bebel has appeared on albums by some of the most important artists of our time. Caetano Veloso (Circulado), David Byrne (David Byrne), Joao Gilberto (dueting on ""Chega de Saudade"" on Joao Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira) and Chico Buarque (Francisco). On her... read full bio
