Buster Williams is gearing up for his latest recording-one unlike any he has done before. With the help of the legendary Brazilian guitarist/composer Toninho Horta, the pair will embark on their first ArtistShare fan-funded project taking the fans on a journey of the exploration of the influence of Brazilian music in American Jazz. Fans will have the opportunity to interact directly with Buster and Toninho while following the creative process of these two musical masters as they explore …

Two Shade, the debut release from pianist Gerald Clayton features interactive, dynamic trio playing. This week, we'll meet the band which consists of Joe Sanders on bass, and Justin Brown on drums. Joseph Sanders, was raised with the sound of the Church, and he showed interest at an early age in the bass. In middle school, since there was only a classical program, Sanders switched from electric to Double Bass. Upon receiving a scholarship for inner-city youth, he was entitled to study for five y …

It would be quite an understatement to say that the Clayton family is musically-inclined. This year, three Claytons-John, Jeff and Gerald-received Grammy nominations. Brothers John and Jeff Clayton were nominated for "Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group" for their record "Brother to Brother." Brother to Brother is a compilation of music inspired by songs composed by and/or performed by some of the many brother groups in jazz. John Clayton had the following to say about th

With the belief that the true value of music lies in an artist’s individual creativity and the unique process that each artist uses to create their music, ArtistShare provides a unique atmosphere for musicians to prosper and grow. This year three ArtistShare fan-funded projects have received Grammy nominations: The Clayton Brothers' (http://www.artistshare.com/news/?pt=2071) album "Brother to Brother" received a nomination in the category Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Gro

Dani Gurgel's long awaited release "Agora" was recently released on ArtistShare on September 16th. It features a wide range of talented, Brazilian composers mixing traditional styles with modern grooves, all while featuring the fantastic voice of Dani Gurgel. Watch this amazing band, and take a listen to what they have to say about the music and the new project: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE22uenrUhw In Dani's own words: This project is inspired on the serie