Jason Brown Jason Brown sings, plays the sax, guitar and keyboard. Jason relishes performing in every way. The saxophone is obviously his first love and he squeezes every last drop of emotion from every song as he plays. JB has many influences such as Gospel, R&B, Jazz, and Blues. His music has a message and story that […] Read more »
Horacio Hernandez Born in Havana, Cuba, in 1963, Horacio ‘El Negro’ Hernandez was said to be the most talented and innovative percussionist in the world, even before being awarded a GRAMMY® in 1997. Whether performing with jazz-legends like McCoy Tyner or Michel Camilo, rock-stars like Carlos Santana and Stevie Winwood or in notable Latin American ensembles like […] Read more »
Domo Branch Domo Branch is a highly accomplished drummer, composer and bandleader known for his innovative contributions to the modern jazz scene. Splitting time both in NYC and his hometown Portland, Oregon, Branch has quickly risen as a leading voice in contemporary music, blending rhythmic sophistication with an emotional depth that resonates deeply with audiences. Branch’s artistry […] Read more »
Clark Sommers Bassist, Composer and Educator, Clark Sommers has toured and performed extensively throughout the world. Clark completed his undergraduate degree in Jazz Studies and World Music at California Institute of the Arts in 2002, and completed a masters degree in Jazz Composition in 2021 from DePaul University. Clark is proud to be at home in the […] Read more »
Mike Karn Born and raised in Rochester NY, Mike Karn was an accomplished saxophonist with recordings as a leader, until 2007 when he began to seriously pursue the bass and within a couple of years was working with some of New York’s best musicians, including tenor great Lew Tabakin and with jazz vocal legend Jon Hendricks. In […] Read more »
Reuben Rogers Raised in the Virgin Islands, Reuben Rogers was exposed to varieties of music that included calypso, reggae, gospel and jazz. In his formative years, Rogers received encouragement from his parents to explore his musical talent. He began with the clarinet, experimented with the piano, drums, and guitar, and at the age of 14 found his […] Read more »
Tal Ronen Tal Ronen is an accomplished young bass player living and working in New York City. As a highly sought-after sideman, Tal has been a frequent band member with many notable musicians such as Frank Wess (Sax.), Jimmy Cobb (Drums), Harry Whitaker (Piano), Shiela Jordan (Vocals), and many more. Ronen is currently the bassist for acclaimed […] Read more »
Vincent Ector Vincent Ector hails from the musical city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he attended the University of Pennsylvania. Most recently, Vincent produced his fourth CD as a leader entitled Theme For Ms. P, which is receiving rave reviews and was recently featured as “Jazz Album of the Week” on WRTI-FM in Philadelphia. His third CD Organatomy […] Read more »
Isaiah J. Thompson Pianist and composer Isaiah J. Thompson is originally from West Orange, New Jersey. He began studying with pianist Alla Epelbaum at The Calderone School of Music and Bob Mikula from an early age and soon after enrolled in Jazz House Kids and NJPAC Jazz For Teens. He later was admitted to The Juilliard School where […] Read more »
Ben Paterson Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch, pianist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances. Whether playing lush ballads on the piano, digging into some hard-driving blues-tinged organ jazz on the Hammond B3, […] Read more »