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
A principal innovator of modern jazz guitar, John Scofield has expressed himself in the vernacular of bebop, blues, jazz-funk, organ jazz, acoustic chamber jazz, electronically tinged groove music and orchestral ensembles with ease and enthusiasm. From early on, his versatility and technical mastery won him sideman gigs with Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker and Cobham/Duke among many.... read full bio
Two-time Grammy nominated, four-time Gold-selling artist and six-time Emmy Award winner Josh Tesh announced that he would be launching a three-fold campaign for the next phase in his musical career. As a television host, recording artist, music director and syndicated radio show host, Tesh has explored and succeeded in all of these facets of the entertainment industry. With more stations... read full bio
For almost two decades, Johnny A. has traversed the globe with grace, navigating and fusing various musical genres to present his distinct brand of instrumental guitar music. His obsession started when he was 13 years old and saw the Beatles for the first time in Boston. Two years later, he saw Jimi Hendrix live. He was immediately enthralled and bought... read full bio
Jon Batiste is an American musician, bandleader, and television personality who has worked with numerous musicians over the years. He is also well-known for touring with his band Stay Human where he works with them as a band on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Batiste was born in Metairie, Louisiana, and while growing up, he was a member of... read full bio
One of the most talented, prolific, and smart musicians in history is Jon Batiste. Batiste attended the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied and graduated with a B.A. and an M.F.A. Batiste was the musical director and leader of the band on CBS's The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In addition to receiving two Grammy nominations... read full bio
Jon Brion is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer. He has an extensive career in music, along with a repertoire in producing and film score composing. He has produced music for artists like Kanye West and Fiona Apple. Brion has scored films like Magnolia, Punch-Drunk Love, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Meaningless. His performing career includes work... 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
The key attribute of any truly successful artist is the ability to consistently write music of the quality that can shape a career. This doesnt always come easy but in the case of writer, producer and keyboard player Jonathan Fritzn he makes it appear to be the most natural thing in the world.... read full bio
Butler personifies the diversity often found in Smooth Jazz today while maintaining a very distinctive identity with his solo work. His South African roots yield a musical background flavored by the rhythms of World Music and Reggae yielding an end product which is refreshingly beat-driven at times thus bringing an interesting flavor to the musical blend we have come to... read full bio
Jools Holland is an English pianist, singer, composer, and bandleader who rose to fame as a member of the band Squeeze. Holland is also known for being a television presenter who has hosted his own show, ‘Later… with Jools Holland,’ as well as ‘Hootenanny.’ Holland was born in Blackheath, London, England, and he began his career as a musician performing... read full bio
Jordan Rakei is a New Zealand-Australian musician, singer-songwriter and record producer who has also been known as Dan Kye. Rakei was born in Tokoroa, New Zealand, and is currently based out of London, United Kingdom. When Rakei was three, he moved to Brisbane, Australia, and later grew up playing instruments which include the piano and guitar. He later began to... read full bio
Jorja Smith is a British singer and songwriter known for being a skilled lyricist that writes songs that comment on current events, social issues, and tell poignant stories. Growing up, Jorja listened to artists such as Curtis Mayfield and Damien Marley, and she cites artists such as The Streets, Lauryn Hill, and Mos Def as heavy influences on her musical... read full bio
Jose James is an American musician, composer, and bandleader who performs music which is a mixture of modern jazz, hip-hop and neo soul. James was born in Minneapois, Minnesota, and he began his career studying at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. After studying jazz, James went on to release his debut studio album, “The Dreamer,” through Brownswood... read full bio
After relocating from Ipswich to London, Joseph Lawrence started his career, attracting attention in the city's jazz scene and polishing his craft at the storied Ronnie Scott's, creating a network of outstanding players in the process. From then, he started playing in bands and gradually developing his own music behind the scenes before starting to work on his debut album. Joseph is... read full bio
Since rising to stardom in the early 1990s, tenor saxophonist Joshua Redman's music has run the gamut of genres. Now, he's out to blend those styles into something more personal. With his new trio (organist Sam Yahel and drummer Brian Blade), the 33-year-old Redman has melded jazz improvisation with swing, funk and R&B rhythms in an approach that is reminiscent... read full bio
Born in Rio de Janeiro, singer, composer, and instrumentalist Joyce has amassed 31 years in the music business, 21 solo discs, and almost 300 recordings of her songs by some of the greatest names in Brazilian and International music, such as Elis Regina, Gal Costa, Maria Bethnia, Milton Nascimento, Ney Matogrosso, Emilio Santiago, Zizi Possi, Elizeth Cardoso, Simone, Flora Purim,... read full bio
Jozef Bobula is a Las Vegas local musician who can perform as a stage musician and as one-third of the Jozef Bobula Jazz Trio. Bobula performs as both a jazz artist as well as a bass player for other genres of music. Bobula has been the musical director of ‘Pin Up’ which was featured at the Stratosphere. He has also... 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
Julia Pratt is a Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter. The music of Julia, a songwriter at heart, combines pop, jazz, R&B and folk with a touch of electronic production. Julia's lyrics, which are rooted in moving lyricism and are influenced by artists like Kevin Garrett, Amy Winehouse and Hozier, talk with family, love, treachery and the struggle with the idea of "the self." She began a... read full bio
