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The Clovers
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One of the most overlooked of the 1950's acts that helped shape the coming Rock ‘n’ Roll explosion is The Clovers. Bill Lucas and friends--comprising of vocalists John “Buddy” Bailey, Matthew McQuater, Harold Winley, plus guitarist Bill Harris---would alter the entire R&B landscape. There were also delectable hints in their style of the Soul train that would eventually take flight.
Along with... |
| Artist Biography by Gary Tate |
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Rodrigo Rodriguez
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Rodrigo Rodriguez is a world music composer, producer, instrumentalist, and
recording artist based in, Tokyo (Japan).
He was born in 1978, Argentina. In 1988 he moved to Spain. From an early age,
he started to study modern and classical guitar with different teachers in
Majorca, such as Damiá Timoner (guitarist and composer).
In the middle of his professional musical path, he... |
| Artist Biography by Rodrigo Rodriguez |
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Bebop Cowboys Western Swing Orchestra
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This 6-piece Western Swing posse, based in Toronto, is aptly summarized by these lyrics from the Roger Miller song: “They swing like a pendulum do.” Authentic to the core and thoroughly versed in the timeless tradiation, it would be very easy to figure the Bebop Cowboys originate from Tulsa, Austin, Santa Fe, or Bakersfield, rather than the Great White... |
| Artist Biography by Gary Tate |
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Janiva Magness
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When something works well the first time, there’s no reason it shouldn’t work equally well next time. That’s the case with Janiva Magness on her latest release Do I Move You?--a reunion with producer Colin Linden who performed similar duties on last year’s Bury Him At The Crossroads. Magness always delivers the goods with her passionate, high class delivery,... |
| Artist Biography by Gary Tate |
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Voconi Mauro
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English transcription:
This gentleman plays the bass 4/5 fretted, fretless, contrabass, guitar.
Born in Teramo, Italy in 1959, he begun his musical career (self-taught)
as guitarist at 14 years.
From 18 years, he studied the bass with its inseparable Jazz Bass Vintage CAR' attending training courses, courses, seminaries, jam sessions and musical ensembles with famous international bassists as M. Miller, To.... |
| Artist Biography by Bassplayer |
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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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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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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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Adrian Davison
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World renowned Bass virtuoso Adrian Davison emerged into the spotlight in 1990 with the release of his debut CD, Bass Symphony. This talented musician displayed a technical and compositional ability that must be heard to be believed. The most stunning feature of his work, is that everything is recorded live without overdubs. To date, Davison has released a total... |
| Artist Biography by lyn best |
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Adam Unsworth
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The highly disciplined, truck driving, pavement pounding, nail banging, Civil War buff (His self-renovated fixer-upper even dates back to 1865), and proud papa of three debunks popular music mythology: classical musician does not equal jazz artist. Adam Unsworth, French hornist with The Philadelphia Orchestra since 1998 embraces the jazz idiom with the same guile and gusto as he does... |
| Artist Biography by Laura Henrich |
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Terrence McManus
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Born in Brooklyn, New York, Terrence grew up in New Jersey and Connecticut. He has performed with guitarist Bill Frisell, bassist Kermit Driscoll's trio, is a member of bassist Anthony Cox’s groups Regional Jazz and the Happy Trio, and has performed at Carnegie Hall and Ellis Island.
Terrence began playing the guitar by chance when he was placed in... |
| Artist Biography by Terrence McManus |
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Allen Brown
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Guitarist, composer, and producer Allen Brown is one of the San Francisco Bay Areas most promising players. Allen was born and raised in San Francisco, California when the musical culture was rich and alive. He spent years studying with legendary guitar players such as Joe Satriani & Marc Bonilla.
Since the mid 90s Allen's instrumental song "Rush Hour" (produced... |
| Artist Biography by B. B. P. |
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Robert Anchipolovsky
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Born 1974 in Kiev (Ukraine). In 1982 started to practice at music college in Kiev. In 1991 immigrated to Israel. In 1992-1996 Studied in New York under direction of Mr. Phil Woods.
Based in Israel and active on a local jazz scene, he has performed with Phil Woods, Valery Ponomarev, Randy Brecker and Brian Linch. While in Europe, he... |
| Artist Biography by Robert Anchipolovsky |
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Jeff Magnus
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As a new emerging, independent and unsigned modern jazz
saxophonist, JEFF MAGNUS proudly
presents to you a collection of original music. The release of his 1st debut
E.P. entitled 'Magnufication'.
JEFF MAGNUS started
playing the saxophone when he was 12 years old. He leans towards the influences
of Dexter Gordon, Cannonball, Coltrane, Grover Washington & David Sanborn.
He grew up in... |
| Artist Biography by Eu Jin |
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Russell George
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I first encountered George Russell’s music when I was researching an article on Chuck Israels. Chuck Israels taught a music appreciation class that I took while attending Brooklyn College in 1975. At that time I was a devoted Frank Zappa fan but had never heard of Bill Evens or George Russell so I was unaware that Chuck had played... |
| Artist Biography by Gerard W. O'Brien |
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Michelle Garcia
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A NEW TALENT FOR A NEW GENERATION
Michelle Garcia is a new vocalist to keep your ears open for. As a young child, she grew up in a family that loved music. Her dad played the saxophone, her brother the guitar, and she herself started a band while she was in high school. Her first taste of experiencing what it... |
| Artist Biography by Aparna Datta |
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Rocco Ventrella
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A native south of Italy, Rocco Ventrella grew up in Bari. He began studying saxophone privately and after one year, enrolled into the Conservatory to study the clarinet. Immediately after the Conservatory, Rocco resumed to self-study the saxophone by also participating in various clinics of jazz music with famous musicians like David Liebman, Michael Brecker and Bob Mintzer.
Rocco began to play in... |
| Artist Biography by Rocco Ventrella |
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Chris Greco
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Greco is a multi-instrumentalist/composer/performer shaped by the influences of the contemporary western/european tradition, and american jazz music. He holds a D.M.A. (UCLA) in classical saxophone performance, and has substantial professional experience in multiple jazz idioms. Equally adept performing both classical and modern jazz music, Greco's improvisational skills equally excel with his ability to interpret and perform twentieth century contemporary... |
| Artist Biography by Nicholas Rodin |
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Clara Gibson Maxwell
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CLARA GIBSON MAXWELL
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BIOGRAPHY: CLARA GIBSON MAXWELL
Clara Gibson Maxwell is one of the most audacious and autonomous choreographers of her generation. Her choreography draws its inspiration from the deep roots of the American modern dance tradition and from the lively and stimulating... |
| Artist Biography by Clara Gibson Maxwell |
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Ken Good Ground Records, East St. Louis, Illinois
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Kenny is a dynamic, Afro-Cuban percussionist performer, instructor, writer, and music songwriter. He has been blessed to perform with many internationally acclaimed musicians such as Grammy-winner Arturo Sandoval, two-time Grammy-nominee, East St. Lousian Russell Gunn, internationally acclaimed Jazz songstress, Rebecca Paris, Palmetto Recording artist Gregory Tardy (bass player Steve Kirby & Cyrus Chestnut) and his Septet, the Rob Block... |
| Artist Biography by Ken Campbell |
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Rob Rob Block Sextet
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“Rob was one of the purest artists I had ever met. He lived for the music. His ability to pick up the changes to any tune almost instantly, and fit into any setting was uncanny. He had an ability to bring out the best in the musicians he worked with – and ability to recognize what was good about... |
| Artist Biography by Ken Campbell |
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Andreas Baer Trio Plus One
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Pure energy, brilliant precision work and intoxicating joy of playing – an encounter with The Andreas Baer Trio Plus One is a far cry from any boring or even superficial experience. The man on the keyboard constantly challenges his instrument’s ultimate capacities and commands the best of himself as well as from his fellow musicians. After dedicating more than... |
| Artist Biography by Andreas Baer |
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Jay Myerson
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“Jay Myerson, Oceanside resident and guitarist of jazz band Hip Graffiti, is both an accomplished performer and gifted instructor. The release of their CD, This is Hip Graffiti, will show that jazz is a funky, hip and unconventional way to express all styles of music.” – North County Magazine “50 People to Watch in ‘05”
Jazz guitarist Jay... |
| Artist Biography by Meryl Klemow |
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Carol Fuller
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“Moving from lights-out jazz to Bossa Novas and burning hot Sambas, she twists melodies in the style of Joni Mitchell.” – CD Baby Online.
Vocalist Carol Fuller may have had many wild experiences in her life, but nothing compares to the high she gets from performing as vocalist for jazz band Hip Graffiti. Born in Wheaton, Ill., Fuller got... |
| Artist Biography by Meryl Klemow |
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Hip Graffiti
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Hip Graffiti was founded on the idea that jazz is for everyone, that it should be neither elitist nor exclusionary. The true spirit of jazz welcomes both the novice and the aficionado. Hip Graffiti prides itself on producing an eclectic blend of jazz -- from sultry to playful -- to be enjoyed by all types of music lovers.
February... |
| Artist Biography by Meryl Klemow |
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