Robin Eubanks is one of the premier jazz trombonists of his generation. Whether performing with his groups, EB3 or Mental Images, or with the critically acclaimed Dave Holland Quintet and Big Band, Robin is an artist whose impact on audiences has proven powerful and lasting. Robin has recorded more than seven albums as a leader […]
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The guitarist and prolific composer Kevin Eubanks is well known by many as the former Music Director of The Tonight Show band, appearing on the show for 18 years (1992 – 2010). His laid-back style and affability belies the concentration and focus that have made him successful both as a consummate musician and a household […]
Five-time Grammy® winner Dianne Reeves is one of the most pre-eminent jazz vocalists in the world. As a result of her breathtaking virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique jazz and R&B stylings, Dianne received the Grammy® for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings—a Grammy® first in any vocal category. Featured in George Clooney’s six-time […]
Vocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was a legendary pianist / composer / bandleader, and Louis Armstrong’s long-time musical director. Her mother, the late Carline Ray, was a pioneering vocalist / guitarist / bassist who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou […]
Trumpeter Duane Eubanks is a multi-talented force whose fiery blasts and sweet distinctive sound carry his horn into a musical space that defies categorization. There’s a gritty soul and passion that emphatically captures his Philadelphia roots. Jazz is his bloodline. That bloodline began with his mother, pianist Vera Eubanks. She was Kenny Barron’s first piano […]
Ivan Peroti has been an active figure in the music industry since 1996. He rose to prominence as the lead vocalist of the boy band Sat-R-Day. Notably, Ivan is recognized as both the songwriter and singer behind Funkerman’s hit track “Speed up.” In 2011, he lent his songwriting talents to various artists, including Ben Saunders, […]
Grammy® award-winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. Born in New York City, Bill began playing the piano at age three. His father was Broadway composer Moose Charlap, and his mother is singer […]
John Pizzarelli, world-renowned guitarist and singer, is a premier contemporary interpreter of the Great American Songbook, with a repertoire that includes Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Frank Sinatra and The Beatles. He has been hailed by The Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and repopularizing jazz.” The Toronto Star […]
Houston Person is a legend in jazz. After years as producer and house tenor for HighNote Records and touring with the late Etta Jones, Person is now known as a master of popular songs played in a relaxed, highly accessible style reminiscent of the great Ben Webster. Houston’s appearances as sideman are legion, and […]
Born in Artemisa, Cuba in 1949, Arturo Sandoval, mentored by jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie, has become a global jazz trumpet and flugelhorn virtuoso. He’s also recognized for his classical talent, piano skills, and composition. Sandoval, a charismatic live performer, has graced the Oscars, Grammy® Awards, and Billboard Awards, clinching 10 Grammy® Awards and 6 Billboard […]
Captivating and versatile, Clint Holmes reigns as a musical chameleon. With an electrifying stage presence and a voice that resonates powerfully, he mesmerizes audiences, painting each performance as a unique masterpiece. From topping the charts with “Playground In My Mind” to receiving a GRAMMY® nomination for his 2017 album Rendezvous, Clint’s 40+ year career showcases […]
Dave Weckl, a renowned drummer with over 40 years of experience, has earned a lasting reputation as one of the world’s premier drummers. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 8, 1960, Weckl’s musical journey began at the age of 8 when he started playing drums. His early influences ranged from rock legends like the […]
During her remarkable 21-year recording career, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has garnered 2 GRAMMY nominations, recorded with some of the biggest names in music, and built a substantial following among jazz and blues audiences with her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, sitting in with Paul […]
Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Philip Norris currently resides in New York City pursuing his degree in Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School. Philip first began his path in music on the Piano and Horn before his passion developed for the bass at the age of 13. Growing up in North Carolina he was a part […]
Hailed by Jazz Speaks as a “young prodigious drummer”, Los Angeles native Kyle Poole has been residing in New York City since 2011 and continues to impress wherever his drums take him next. Along with his band of fellow NY jazz upstarts aptly titled “Poole & the Gang”, Kyle has performed in New York’s most […]
Niki Haris is a multi-talented singer, dancer, actress and choreographer. Daughter of Grammy® Award-nominated jazz pianist Gene Harris, Niki may be best known as “The BIG VOICE” behind Madonna for over 18 years. Her vocal collaborations read like a “Who’s Who” of the music business. Niki has been a musician on The Jazz Cruise for […]
Saxophonist and Vocalist Marqueal Jordan’s desire is to be a musician and artist who not only learned the lessons of the legends who inspire him, but to also become an extension of those legends and build a legacy of music that would inspire generations to come. With his third album, All We Have Are Moments, […]
An unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer and band leader Grace Kelly has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 14 acclaimed albums and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl and as part of the house band for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” – all before reaching her mid-twenties. Kelly’s early career featured […]
Cut from the same cloth as some of the world’s greatest vocalists, Larry Braggs has one of the most notable voices in the business. A vocal range over three octaves and a command of the stage like no other has gained him the respect and praise of his peers and fans all over the world. […]
In Japan, it is said that if children begin music lessons on June 1 following their fifth birthday, they will keep studying for a long time. Pianist Keiko Matsui was taken to her first piano lesson on that very day when she was five and she hasn’t looked back since. After the release of her […]
Imagine how the juices will flow on the high seas for saxophonist Richard Elliot, who says he gets much of his creative inspiration from behind the wheel of his car in L.A. traffic. The Scottish-born musician has been on the music scene for more than three decades and released his 17th solo album, Lip Service, […]
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Jeffrey Osborne was the youngest of 12 children and was surrounded by music as he was growing up. Fate brought him together with the band Love Men Ltd. and after receiving his mother’s encouragement, Jeffrey left for Los Angeles to play with them. Jeffrey was originally brought on as the […]
The joy that emanates from guitarist Norman Brown while he is playing is palpable. The guitar is simply an extension of him. The multi-platinum selling and chart-topping musician is an artist who is truly in service of the music with the goal to be a force for positivity. With all of the accolades that Norman […]