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Alexandre Huber
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Originally a student of classical piano playing at the Conservatory of Lausanne (Switzerland), Alexandre Huber developed his preference for jazz and continued his studies with pianist François Lindemann. Discovering the formidable use of the organ by some of the great US-jazz organists made him change his mind and switch to the Hammond B-3. He has become an articulate melodist;... |
| Artist Biography by Alexandre Huber |
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David Hughes
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The title track of David Hughes’ debut CD release begins with the escalating sound of an arctic windstorm, and it is like a windstorm this Scandinavian virtuoso bassist and talented composer will sweep through the music world. His self-produced album offers some delightfully melodic tunes and showcases how beautiful the sound of the bass guitar can be.
Although his list... |
| Artist Biography by Shirley To |
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Jamal Hurse
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In a letter written to Jamal Hurse in April 2005, Peter “Preacher” Bordow, a fellow musician from Arizona, wrote: “I was born with very poor vision as a result of partial albinism. But when I listen to your music, I am given an opportunity for the first time to “see” intricacies on Expressionist art that’s never been possible visually. ... |
| Artist Biography by M Carlsen |
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DK Ibomeka
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At six foot seven, DK Ibomeka (pronounced ee-bo-MECK-ah) has a towering stage presence and a voice to match. Musicians and industry insiders are calling DK Ibomeka one of the best new voices in years, with a three-octave range informed by the clarity and vibrancy of Ella Fitzgerald, the soulfulness of Ray Charles, and the deep, rich bass of Joe... |
| Artist Biography by E. Waisglass |
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Itamar Erez & The Adama Ensemble
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The music of Adama is exploring the boundaries of classical, contemporary jazz and world music, composition and improvisation. Influenced by such musicians as Anouar Brahem, Egberto Gismonti and others, Adama is creating an exciting and original material, rich with Middle-Eastern and Flamenco sounds, unusual melodies, and complex rhythms.
Adama’s music is a fusion, and a mirror of our multicultural... |
| Artist Biography by Adama Music |
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Ron Jackson
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To say Ron Jackson is well traveled would be an understatement. He has performed and recorded in over 20 countries as a bandleader and ensemble performer, and is well established in the international jazz scene. Ron’s style of guitar playing and compositions is a blend of jazz, and other american styles such as soul, rhythm and blues, pop that... |
| Artist Biography by Ron Jackson |
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Kevin James
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Kevin James is a remarkably talented smooth jazz/r&b keyboard player originally from St. Louis, Missouri now producing music out of Alexandria, Virginia.
His new CD entitled, "The Awakening" has been received with rave reviews in both jazz and rhythm and blues markets.
Kevin James is a veteran keyboard player having worked with a host of Grammy Award winning artist such... |
| Artist Biography by Kevin James |
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Bob James
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In addition to his world-wide reputation as an arranger and conductor, pianist Bob James has become a top figure in fusion with his own successful recordings.
Born in Marshall, Missouri, on Christmas day, 1939, James learned piano from age 4. His early inspiration was classical- Hindemith, before discovering the delights of jazz through Stan Kenton, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis,... |
| Artist Biography by Yasir Agha |
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Keith Jarrett
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The celebrated pianist Keith Jarrett first established his reputation in the popular Charles Lloyd group (Dream Weaver) where he proved himself to be a dazzlingly gifted player. A period with Miles Davis in the early '70s (Live Evil and At Fillmore) did not lead- as with pianists Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul and Herbie Hancock- to the subsequent formation of... |
| Artist Biography by Yasir Agha |
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Antonio Carlos Jobim
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When I was twenty-one, I fell in love with a sound. That sound, a romantic harmonic-engaging rhythm that swept across the United States like the plague in 1962, still lingers near my heart. I close my eyes and remember driving up the coast from Los Angeles in my boyfriend's fire-engine red, classic '52 Jag, wind blowing my hair, sun... |
| Artist Biography by Suzi Price |
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J.J. Johnson
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In an artform which has produced a Count, a Duke, and at least one Dark Prince, jazz has also given the world a considerable number of innovators.
Indeed, these masters took musical instruments otherwise relegated to hackneyed artistic uses, and single-handedly endowed their chosen vessels with richly filigreed vocabularies. More than this, these performers infused these instruments with a harmonic... |
| Artist Biography by Lee Prosser |
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Maria Johnston
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Maria Johnston is poised to become one of the most impressive artists to arise during the 21st century; but a diversely talented individual in her own right. She's praised for her elastic ability to move easily from Jazz to Ambient genres of music while often composing her own material. She's complimented for her ability to place herself into the... |
| Artist Biography by William Jackson |
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John Jorgenson
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Born in Madison, WI to an orchestra conductor and a piano instructor, John was surrounded by music from birth. Before John's first birthday, his family moved to southern California, where John's youth was spent studying music -- first on the piano at age 5 and then on the clarinet at age 8. When as a 10-year-old he first discovered... |
| Artist Biography by Paul Riggins |
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Barb Jungr
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Barb Jungr cut her teeth as a singer and performer on the alternative cabaret circuit, earning an armful of awards including a Perrier “Pick of the Fringe” at the Edinburgh Festival, but over the past few years she's developed into one of our finest and most distinctive performers and singers, with an exhilarating vocal style that fuses her blues... |
| Artist Biography by Jennie Gardner |
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Nancy Kelly
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Nancy Kelly's circuitous journey to jazz excellence began in Rochester, N.Y.
Music was a pervasive presence in her upbringing. Nancy's mother was an accomplished pianist and her father's love of music provided the impetus for what was to become her trademark; the epitome of style, swing and intonation. Eventually a mixture of intimacy and a take no prisoner scatting... |
| Artist Biography by John Gilbert |
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Larry Kimpel
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For the last twelve years Larry Kimpel has been one of the most
in demand bassists and vocalists in Los Angeles. The spirit and energy in his playing has helped propel many of the world’s top artists to gold and platinum sales in all genres of music from rock to country and everything in between.
Now Larry steps out front... |
| Artist Biography by Edwina J. Swain |
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Kloud 9
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Soul music has been around for a very long time and has won the hearts of many, as have twin brothers Kelvis and Kendall Duffie AKA Kloud 9. Originally performing together as part of a 4-member contemporary gospel outfit, the twins have now established themselves as in the words of Blues and Soul Magazine “Soul music’s hottest property right... |
| Artist Biography by Kendall Duffie |
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Ron Korb
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The innovative style of Ron Korb, flutist and composer of jazz and Japanese music, is garnering a buzz around the world. For example, his newly released DVD and CD, Ron Korb Live, feature a broad range of Jazz and World Music styles with the different influences seamlessly complementing each other. Ron and his band have know each other for... |
| Artist Biography by Anne Thornley-Brown |
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Dave Koz
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He goes for the heart - that’s for sure. Close your eyes and imagine a tear dripping from the bell of the horn. Or envision the keys blasting off the alto, straining under torrential sound. Judging from his acceleration in today’s musical marketplace, Dave Koz conjures up a range of feelings and always leaves a mark.
You’ve heard the... |
| Artist Biography by Beatrice Richardson |
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Ida Landsberg
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Takes piano lessons from 1983 till 1995 with Erich Kellner and classical
singing lessons with Renate Dasch (1995 - 1998).
Studies music at the Berlin Arts University (Hochschule der Kuenste Berlin)
from 1998 to 2000, attending the instrumental courses of Prof. Jutta
Schlegel (voice), Dr. Marek Bobéth (piano) and Martin Ripper (flute).
She also follows Jolyon Brettingham-Smith's music theory lessons, choir
conducting courses... |
| Artist Biography by Ida Landsberg |
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Karen Lane
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KAREN LANE originally from Perth Western Australia, moved to Sydney in 1990. Her initial grounding was the graveyard shift in seedy Kings Cross, with10 piece original soul funk band, The Hard Word. Her first foray into Jazz quickly followed with the formation of The Eclectics, a sophisticated lounge trio playing standards. She won coveted slots,... |
| Artist Biography by Karen Lane |
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Milcho Leviev
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The clouds of war were gathering over Europe in 1937, when Milcho Leviev was born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. His journey to jazz fame had begun and he recalls it thusly:
"During W.W.II Bulgaria was, for the most part, a fascist country, on the German side. My father was Jewish, but the Bulgarian Jews didn't go to the gas chambers,... |
| Artist Biography by John Gilbert |
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Vince Lewis
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Vince Lewis is a veteran performer, composer and recording artist who has appeared with countless major entertainers and jazz musicians. Some of these include Cab Calloway, Don Rickles, Don Goldie, Herb Ellis, Bob Hope, Les Elgart, Johnny Mince, Henry Cuesta and Bobbie Rosengarden. Since actively pursuing a solo career he has achieved national acclaim and airplay, as well as... |
| Artist Biography by Vince Lewis |
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Russ Lorenson
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A terrific voice. Charisma to spare. A delightful raconteur. Impeccable
musical taste and vocal phrasing. Unassuming nice guy. They all apply to Russ
Lorenson, whose burnished tenor is currently thrilling audiences from coast to
coast.
Born in Philadelphia,
Russ’ career began as a youngster, making his stage debut at the ripe old age of
seven. He continued singing and acting... |
| Artist Biography by George Russell |
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Luca Luciano
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We are pleased to introduce Luca Luciano, clarinetist and composer, who is a "classically trained Italian virtuoso resident in London” (“Jazz UK”). He is also Professor of both jazz and classical Clarinet at the Leeds College of Music and is very much appreciated in the UK and overseas for his unique style (“Jazz Journal International” defined it as avant garde), and... |
| Artist Biography by Kailing Chang |
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