With natural awareness for melody and enchanting Latin beats, Gato Barbieris music has become his trademark. He began his musical career as an alto saxophone player at an early age, playing professionally in Buenos Aires clubs. His perfect blend of instrumental impetuousness has given him the ability to withstand a five-decade career and cover the entire jazz genre. He launched... read full bio
The House Jacks, a San Francisco-based rock band, are pioneers in the music business as the first rock group to only rely on their powerful vocals to produce a unique sound. They easily transition between genres, producing thrilling funk, high-energy rock, and heartfelt ballads that strike a chord with their steadily growing fan base. These pioneering musicians have performed on innumerable... read full bio
Forming in 1977, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band are the pioneers of the modern New Orleans brass band movement, recognized worldwide as an unstoppable musical machine whose name is synonymous with genre bending romps and high octane performances. They have been featured guests both in the studio and on stage with artists including Elvis Costello, Dr. John, Widespread Panic, Modest... read full bio
Vocalist-songwriter-pianist Spencer Day is an artistic vagabond, a modern-day musical nomad. Spencer Day has called many places home. He has wandered amid the expansive and diverse landscape of American music, developing an artistic sensibility that borrows from numerous sources: jazz, musical theater, cabaret, soul, folk, traditional pop and contemporary pop are just the tip of the iceberg. Day uses intuition... read full bio
Acoustic Alchemy is an English contemporary instrumental and smooth jazz band. The road to instrumental stardom began when Webb and Carmichael provided the one-off-in-flight entertainment for a Virgin Airlines England to America flight, in search of an elusive recording contract; they often liked to say they “played their way to America”. Signed to the MCA Master Series label by Tony... read full bio
The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies are an American swing, ska, rock style band from Eugene, Oregon. The current members consist of Steve Perry, Dan Schmid, Dana Heitman, Willie Matheis, Zak Johnson, Matt Hettwer and Josh Hettwer. Over the years, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies have released nine studio albums. They are best known for their debut single, “Zoot Suit Riot”, which peaked at... read full bio
The American jazz singer, Nnenna Freelon has been nominated for six Grammy Award. Nnenna Freelon is also a producer, composer, and arranger and has been recognized for her vocal work. Nnenna has been able to tour with talented performer such as Ray Charles, Al Jarreau, Aretha Franklin, Dianne Reeves, just to name a few. Nnenna Freelon has two passions in... read full bio
Lea DeLaria is currently most popular for playing inmate Big Boo on the Netflix original series Orange is the New Black. DeLaria has distinguished herself in every form of entertainment that she touches. Jazz Musician, Broadway Diva, Actor Writer and Stand-Up Comic, and it is plain to see why Ben Brantley of the New York Times describes Lea as, Every... read full bio
Ann Jillian is an award-winning actress, singer, and motivational speaker. Good Housekeeping Magazine named her one of the most admired women of the world. She was also the breakthrough star on the television show Its Living. Ann's illustrious career includes an Emmy nomination for her performance in Ellis Island and a CBS mini-series, starring the late Richard Burton. She is... read full bio
Internationally renowned for her exhilarating vocals and keyboard artistry Tania Maria's music is a unique combination of jazz, funk and the popular music of her native Brazil. She has created an eclectic fusion that is more exciting than pure jazz. Tania Maria's vibrant voice, brilliant piano work and outstanding performances have made an artist of increasing international popularity. Without doubt,... read full bio
Bringing Back the Memories - like Mr. Sandman, Lollipop, Never on a Sunday, Eddie My Love... all made famous by The Chordettes. In 1946, The Chordettes premiered on the Arthur Godfrey Show, and their lush vocal sound brought them a string of hits turning them into a singing sensation. Forty years later, Judy Duncan and her husband Bob decided to... read full bio
The Yellowjackets is an American jazz-fusion quartet. Yellowjackets' name best describes their style, lively, energetic, and something with a sting. The band consists of veteran musicians who formed while working on album, The Inside Story. The Yellowjackets self-titled debut album was critically acclaimed and was well received by jazz radio stations. The group’s third album, Samurai Samba, made it onto... read full bio
No musician has had a more profound effect on the orchestral approach to small group jazz configurations than the celebrated pianist-composer Ahmad Jamal. While a tremendously wide listening audience continues to be drawn to his irresistibly appealing sound, it is fellow musicians that seem to hold Mr. Jamal in highest regard. Perhaps his status as a major exponent of jazz... read full bio
Pete Escovedo toured internationally with the legendary guitarist, Carlos Santana, for five years and performed on three Santana albums: Moonflower, Oneness and Inner Secrets. Mr. Escovedo left Santana to follow in the musical footsteps of his mentor, the late Great Tito Puente, who influenced his music and decision to form his own orchestra consisting of a five-person horn... read full bio
Vocalist and pin up doll, Jennifer Keith stems from Hollywood royalty being the descendant of RKO pictures. She radiates old Hollywood glamour at its finest, worthy of a comparison to Elizabeth Taylor, with a sound evocative of Julie London meets Peggy Lee and Patsy Cline. Led by Mando Dorame, co-founder of world renowned Royal Crown Revue based in Los Angeles,... 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
Australian guitar virtuoso Joe Robinson has spent the last several years touring North America, playing festivals and headlining clubs. Having also played China, Japan, Europe and Australia, Robinson has been able to define himself as a budding world visionary. He walks a tightrope between the instrumental music that’s put him in the spotlight and a unique fusion of vocally based... read full bio
Melinda Doolittle is an American singer who finished in 3rd place on the sixth season of American Idol. Doolittle first auditioned for American Idol in Memphis, Tennessee. She sang the song For Once in My Life", which was popularized by Stevie Wonder, one of her favorite artists. This former backup singer was visibly scared to step into the spotlight. But... read full bio
Susan Anton is one of the world's most versatile performers; well known to television, theater, film and nightclub audiences internationally. Susan Anton completed her first solo headlining cabaret engagement in New York as well as a headlining engagement at Caesar's Palace in Atlantic City and at Harrah's Hotel in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Susan Anton has an album that was produced... read full bio
Tito Puente Jr. is a remarkable Latin artist. His music is a mixture of Pop Latin Jazz and Dance. As Tito calls it, Latin dance, a new explosion of authentic music created from the streets"! Tito was born and raised in New York. His love for music was an inspiration by his father, "El Rey", and his first instrument was... read full bio
