The first album from the Bergen natives, Analog Dance Music, fills the air with sounds from samba to jazz, much like a continental breeze that longingly blows throughout the ten songs. Let Kommode in, and you will be captivated by it. In Kings of Convenience, Eirik Glambek Boe goes beyond the typical indie-minimalist endeavors. His new endeavor seeks to create... read full bio
Lettuce and Soulive were founded by Eric Krasno and Galactic and Garage-a-Trois were founded by Stanton Moore. Over the past 25 years, they had encountered each other numerous times while performing on stage with their different bands. Both are Grammy-winning musicians who have collaborated with a wide range of both legendary and contemporary musicians. These two well-known musicians talked about the prospect of... read full bio
Kristin Chenoweth effortlessly transitions between stage, television and film with the captivating grace that only she can project. An Oklahoma native, Chenoweth sang gospel music as a child and studied opera before deciding to pursue a career in musical theatre. She made her Broadway debut in Steel Pier. She won a Tony Award for her performance as Sally Brown in... read full bio
Since the mid-1990s, no singer in jazz has been as daring, dynamic or interesting as Kurt Elling. With his soaring vocal flights, his edgy lyrics and sense of being on a musical mission, he has come to embody the creative spirit in jazz. ... read full bio
India has demonstrated a variety of musical skills throughout her career, including freestyle, house, Latin pop and reggaeton, but her run of chart-topping New York salsa hits for the RMM label in the mid- to late '90s, when she was dubbed the Princess of Salsa by none other than Celia Cruz, will forever define her. In the late 1980s, while freestyle... read full bio
The Los Angeles League of Musicians, or LA LOM, is a local instrumental group. They combine the twang of Peruvian Chicha and Bakersfield Country with the sounds of Cumbia Sonidera, 1960s soul ballads and traditional love boleros that come from radios, backyard parties and dance clubs in Los Angeles. LA LOM has been connecting with a young audience that wants to listen to... read full bio
Grammy-winning Mexican-American rock group La Santa Cecilia is based in Los Angeles. They use a variety of Pan-American rhythms, such as cumbia, bossa-nova, rumba, bolero, tango, R&B, jazz and klezmer music, to draw inspiration from around the globe. La Santa Cecilia, named for the patron saint of music, sings in both English and Spanish with a mesmerizing voice about love, sorrow,... read full bio
If you haven't heard of Lady Blackbird yet, you will in due time. The Los Angeles-based singer is turning heads in the jazz and music world with her distinctly strong and raw voice. Gilles Peterson called Lady Blackbird "the Grace Jones of Jazz," while others compared her to Amy Winehouse and other classic vocalists. These comparisons and inspirations are fairly amazing. Marley... read full bio
One of the UK's most unique voices, Lady Nade has been nominated for Artist of the Year at the AMAUK Awards and won Song of the Year at the UK Americana Awards and recognized by Bristol as one of its Most Influential Women. She is a very talented, award-winning songstress. The intriguing tapestry of Lady Nade's music defies simple classification, fusing folk,... read full bio
Laila Biali is a Canadian jazz singer and pianist known for her exceptional talent and soulful music. Born on October 3, 1980, in Vancouver, Biali developed an interest in music at a young age and started playing the piano. She studied classical piano for many years before discovering jazz at the Royal Conservatory of Music. At nineteen, she enrolled in... read full bio
Brooklyn-born Lainie Kazan is an entertainer who has excelled as an actress and a singer. Long known as a sexy, sultry and outspoken nightclub chanteuse, Kazan switched gears several years ago and is now concentrating on acting. Today she moves easily from singing for sold out concert dates and showrooms to acting in roles for both the big screen and... read full bio
Lake Street Dive has perfected a multitude of genres, bringing together strong vocals, guitar, trumped, bass, and drums in a compilation of brilliance. Lake Street Dive performs jazz, indie pop, blues, folk, and Motown, writing their own music and often covering other artist’s work. The band has performed internationally, playing over 300 gigs in more than 175 cities. Influenced by... read full bio
Three-time GRAMMY nominee Lakecia Benjamin is a saxophonist, composer, arranger, and teacher from New York. Her songs have a distinctive fusion of funk, jazz, and R&B. Her tone is warm and resonant, evoking comparisons to Johnny Griffin, and it fits well with any genre she chooses to perform. She honed her skills with Clark Terry and Terri Lyne Carrington in... read full bio
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. wowed the judges and won over America’s hearts when he auditioned for the television show America’s Got Talent. Landau became homeless at the age of 19 and worked as a car washer to support himself and his wife, Jennifer leading to his audition. Right before auditions, Landau’s home was robbed and was down to his last... read full bio
Larry Carlton is often referred to as the musician's musician and the guitarist's guitarist. Carlton's compelling guitar playing has led him to be one of the most respected musicians in the jazz industry. Over the past two decades, he has become one of the most in-demand studio musicians. Carltons music career began in Southern California when he picked up his... read full bio
Las Vegas Jazz Quartet is a premier ensemble that performs a mix of jazz, swing, bossa and R&B. The group is based out of Las Vegas and is led by Kai Brant. Las Vegas Jazz Quartet has performed all over the Las Vegas Strip at hotels and casinos such as Wynn, Caesars Palace, Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, Stratosphere, Orleans, and Four... read full bio
Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter Laufey (pronounced "lay-vay") was raised in both Reykjavik and Washington, DC. Her work is the result of her diverse cultural history and a variety of musical inspirations. Laufey began playing the piano and cello at a young age, in part because of the influence of her mother, a classical violinist. She didn't begin her musical journey until she dug... read full bio
Laura Shaffer is a singer from Las Vegas, Nevada. While growing up, Shaffer started performing all over the Las Vegas Strip as a second-generation Las Vegas performer. She is known as The Noir Nightingale and she performs swinging and sultry vocals with a glamour of a mixture of vintage Vegas and classic Hollywood. Over the years, Shaffer has performed all... read full bio
Laval Smith is an American singer of blues, jazz, swing, and bebop music. She tours internationally with her 8 piece band known as her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. She has been known as The Queen of Classic Jazz & Blues. She has been touring extensively since the late 1990's and has performed in over 40 states and many countries including... read full bio
Living legends grace the stage in Forever Blowin’ Bubbles featuring stars of the Lawrence Welk Show. You won’t want to miss the unforgettable cabaret-style performance. Backed by a nine-piece orchestra, television stars Joe Feeney, Ava Barber, Tanya Welk, Jack Imel, Dick Dale, Bob Ralston, Clay and Sally Hart, Ken Delo, Gail Farell and Mary Lou Metzger gather to perform in... read full bio
