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
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
Since attracting worldwide acclaim as a member of Chick Coreas Elektric Band and Akoustic Banda creative association that has now spanned eighteen yearsGRAMMY-winning bassist John Patitucci has become one of todays most influential musicians and composers. He has released several remarkable albums as leader of his own groups and made notable contributions to renowned ensembles led by Wayne Shorter, Stan... 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
In 1983, Kirk Whalum caught the attention of the pianist Bob James. And, Whalum joined his album 12 (1985). He released his debut album Floppy Disk with James support. From the latter term of 1980s, Whalum began to make a name for himself as a sideman of great insight and musicianship, playing on albums by a wide variety of artists... read full bio
Brooklyn-based band Antibalas categorizes themselves as Afrobeat, but mixes in jazz, funk, dub, improv, and traditional Cuban and West African drumming. They grew their presence until releasing their debut album, Liberation Afrobeat Vol. 1. In that time, they'd toured England twice, while playing throughout New York City. They have since performed all over the world and collaborated with people across... read full bio
Singer/songwriter and producer Bilal is known for his vast vocal range, genre crossovers, and live shows. He was discovered by Aaron Comess, from the Spin Doctors, who helped him record a demo that got him a record deal with Interscope. He released his debut album, 1st Born Second, which featured contributions from high-profile producers such as Dr. Dre and J... read full bio
Celebrating their silver anniversary in the music business, Pieces of a Dream debuted on Heads Up International with what is surely their best album, Acquainted with the Night. The twelve tracks prove that the once highly touted teen prodigies James Lloyd and Curtis Harmon have matured from smooth jazz pioneers to solid visionaries of 21st century contemporary jazz. Pieces of... read full bio
Not many musicians can say their first concert, at age six, was hearing the debut album of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, at the famed Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. But keyboardist Alex Bugnon can. Thanks to the encouragement of his father, a jazz musician, Bugnon literally grew up at the festival, happily immersed in a multitude of influences,... read full bio
Fresh off The Rolling Stones Ole Tour, which had the iconic group performing in numerous stadiums throughout Central and South America culminating in a historic free concert in Cuba, Karl Densons Tiny Universe is back in action. In anticipation of his upcoming release, Karl and his band The Tiny Universe, embark on a Nationwide run that will give new and... read full bio
Moss Kena is a British singer and songwriter. He first came to prominence after releasing a cover of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘These Walls’ on SoundCloud. Some of his other popular work includes, “Square One”, “You Don’t Know”, “48”, “Problems”, “Games”, “Spend Some Time”, and “These Walls”. His debut EP gained praise from outlets like The Times UK, and The New... read full bio
Adrian Crutchfield is known for his silky smooth rhythm and his neo-soul sound. His music ranges from jazz to funk to hip-hop to rock. He started his music career when he was only four years old and got his first saxophone from the world famous, Kenny G. Later on in life Crutchfield went on to study at Florida State University... read full bio
Bobby Goldsboro is a multi-talented performer. His career began in the 1960s, performing with guitar legend Roy Orbison. When touring with Orbison, Goldsboro played at concerts around the world and even with The Beatles. Goldsboros solo career began with sixteen top-forty sits, including See the Funny Little Clown. As a solo act, one of Goldsboros first bookings was as an... read full bio
