Many smooth jazz fans were taken by surprise in early 1999, when Jeff Kashiwa left the Rippingtons after ten years to devote more time to develop his career as a solo artist, but in truth, the popular saxophonist has always had his eye on striking out on his own. Before joining the Ripps in 1989, he led various ensembles at... read full bio
The Mirage Big Band Orchestra, is your complete corporate entertainment and dancing solution. Since 1993, The Mirage Big Band Orchestra has been thrilling meeting planners, destination management companies, conventions and all of their guests with big band swing, jazz, rock, blues, disco, salsa and variety dance music of all styles. Dinner dances, reception music and corporate musical entertainment has never... read full bio
Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker are the talented duo behind the renowned British band, Zero 7. The two met during their studies in sound engineering, which laid the foundation for their successful musical career. They honed their skills while working at Mickie Most's RAK recording studio in London, producing music for acclaimed artists such as Young Disciples, Robert Plant, and... read full bio
Syd Arthur, a quartet of Canterbury-based devotees of sound immersed in the simple pleasures of songwriting, performance and exploratory musical interplay. Greatly inspired by the sonic pioneers of the late 60s and early 70s, they have patiently learned how to engineer, produce and mix themselves, using an innovative hybrid of analogue and digital techniques. Syd Arthur may revel in the... read full bio
Born out of the love of hip hops ethos to consistently push the boundaries forward by extrapolating what was unique about the past and what is radically refreshing about the future, Radioclits Etienne Tron and Johan Karlberg have teamed up with Malawian songsmith Esau Mwamwaya to form The Very Best, an epic global partnership with the sole aim to re... read full bio
Formerly with the SPINNERS, Angie Angie is a dedicated and talented artist who never fails to captivate audiences, with her very special singing style and variety of music that can be enjoyed by all generations. She's a powerhouse of musical talent! Elegant and sophisticated! A voice like honey! Angie's professional career gained momentum when she formed a singing group with... read full bio
Melissa Aldana is a Chilean jazz musician, who plays the tenor saxophone. Her father began teaching her to play the saxophone when she was six years old. By the time Aldana was sixteen, she was playing with her own bands at prominent jazz clubs within Chile’s capital. Since graduating from Berklee College of Music, Melissa has released four albums: Free... read full bio
Randy Sabien is an American jazz musician who plays the violin, mandolin, guitar, piano, composes music, and teaches music who is known for his many recordings and spectacular live performances. When he was 21 years old he created the Boston's Berklee College of Music. He is now the chair of the Strings department of McNally Smith College of Music. He... read full bio
Herlin Riley is a world famous drummer, who displays the epitome of New Orleans rhythm. With a family deeply rooted in music and an elite bloodline of drummers, Riley is the result of one of the most creative time periods for all things rhythmic; the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. With his powerful yet sophisticated rhythmic presence, he enriched the... read full bio
Louis Prima’s music survived the Dixieland and Big Band eras, and the Golden Age of Las Vegas, before coming back stronger than ever with the Jump, Jive and Wail fans of yet another generation. And now, his songs and memory are being passed on directly, as his son has taken up the torch of the Louis Prima Legend. Louis Prima... read full bio
Whether you're Michael Bublé's biggest fan or just remember that big band sound from the 1940s and 50s, this special ""Michael Bublé Tribute Show"" is fun for audiences of all ages and sizes. For over 35 years, JMO has been known around New Orleans for providing energetic live entertainment for everything from conventions and corporate events to weddings and charitable... read full bio
When a conscious rapper and some of New York City’s most exciting young jazz musicians decided to unite their talents in 2010, the goal was to push the boundaries of creativity, both musically and lyrically. After 6 years of weekly residency at SMOKE Jazz Club, more than 350 performances, and 2 album releases, Nickel and Dime OPS continues to inspire... read full bio
Jazz artist Julian Vaughn creates a signature blend of gospel-influenced smooth jazz and instrumental R&B. He has broken barriers to become a prominent bassist in smooth jazz, which is normally dominated by saxophone players. Raised by a pastor father and grandfather, Julian began his musical journey as a member of the church band. Local musicians began taking notice, landing Julian... read full bio
Theo Katzman is a singer, producer, and songwriter from Los Angeles. He is known for his vast and varied musical style, ranging from folk to indie to pop to soul to funk, and he also works as a member of the band Vulfpeck. Growing up, he was surrounded by music, such as classic rock and soul, and Theos father was... read full bio
DJ, producer, singer, composer, beatboxer, and multi-instrumentalist Taylor McFerrin resides in Brooklyn. He has a reputation as one of the most avant-garde and fascinating artists of his generation thanks to his musical talent and adaptability. As soon as his debut EP, "Broken Vibes," was released, McFerrin began to receive attention. The EP, which included his distinctive fusion of techno, jazz, and... read full bio
As one of the top San Diego wedding bands and San Diego dance bands, the Fabulous Ultratones will make your event a smashing success! The combination of a powerful horn section and a soulful lead female and male vocalist, backed by two electric and acoustic guitars, lush keyboards, solid bass, rock-steady drums, and lively percussion get you up moving and... read full bio
Bill Evans is a legendary sax player from Illinois. At an early age, he was exposed to music, given that his dad was a musical prodigy who could play the classical piano. Bill took to wind instruments quite quickly. Starting out playing the classical clarinet, he went on to study the saxophone with Vince Micko. Bill went on to study... read full bio
Cktrl (AKA Bradley Miller) is taking what we understand about classical music and flipping it on its head. As a producer and instrumentatlist, he is totally reinventing and modernizing the genre. Cktrl’s EP “Zero” showcases exactly what this mean: it’s all about the values and principles an artist possesses. It’s tranquil, transformative, serene, and even dream-like in sound. It isn’t... read full bio
Ember Trio gained international attention when they reached semi-finalist status on Series 14 of Britain’s Got Talent. The trio twenty eight year old violinist Elliot Lyte, Thirty one year old cellist Chris Gascoine, and twenty six year old cellist Tom Huet. The three of them were together for years, perfecting their craft and building up a rapport with each other... read full bio
