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Born in Tel Aviv, saxophonist/clarinetist/flutist-arranger/composer/conductor Eyal Vilner moved to New York in 2007 and graduated from the prestigious New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in 2009. Since its inception in 2008, The Eyal Vilner Big Band has been performing … →

Get tickets to the Swing Dance Madness! Swing – the fabulous American music of the ‘30s – is experiencing a remarkable rebirth. The revival of swing as dance and pop music began some years ago in the U.S. There within … →

Shirma Rouse- Vocals Shirma Rouse is a musical force to be reckoned with. Raised in the Caribbean island of Sint Eustatius, she moved to the Netherlands at age 19 to study and soon started her musical career. At first, she … →

Antonio Hart- Saxophone Antonio Hart has been long recognized as one of the most talented instrumentalist of his generation. In recent years he has been recognized as an important jazz educator. In his 20 years as a professional musician he … →

Deborah J. Carter Jazz Vocalist This vocalist / composer / arranger definitely brings her multi – cultural experiences into her music. “We are so privileged in this day and age to have an open door to other cultures and perspectives … →

Darius Brubeck – piano Dave O’Higgins – sax Matt Ridley – bass Wesley Gibbens – drums   Following the success of the CD “CATHY’S SUMMER” featuring many new Darius Brubeck compositions, The Darius Brubeck Quartet will be again offering new … →

Carmen Souza- vocals Carmen Souza is an incandescent female singer of Cape Verdean ancestry, a jazz-tinged chanteuse with a cool, smoky sound. Born and raised in Lisbon and now based in London, Souza grew up speaking both Portuguese and Cape … →

Nicolle Rochelle, in art Nikki, is a singer and dancer who has literally put Paris under a spell by performing in the role of Josephine Baker in the show “Looking for Joséphine” by Jerome Savary. Actress as well as singer, … →

Born on January 17, 1963, in Baltimore, MD; son of McDonald (a retired post office employee and church organist) and Flossie (a city social services worker and church choir director) Soulful jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut might just be proof positive … →

Fabrizio Bosso-Trumpet Graduated at the early age of 15 at the Conservatory of Turin, Italy, Fabrizio Bosso is one of the most talented trumpeters of his generation. His career is studded with precious gems: his original records have been recorded … →

Theo Pascal- Bass /Musician/Composer/Producers Theo Pascal is one of the most talented and inspired Portuguese musician/composer/producers in the Worldmusic/Jazz area. He has been playing professionally since his 13 years old and has a strong background of tours in Europe, North … →

Born in 1987 in Buenos Aires and raised in Israel, Bari Sax player Eden Bareket lives in New-York City and plays regularly in various projects, including Ari Hoenig Nonet, LIONS, The Side Project and the Eyal Vilner Big-Band. Eden has … →

Musician, Bassist, Producer, Composer, Arranger & Educator   Fernando Knopf was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1977. His first’s connections with music began at his home in Buenos Aires, surrounded by Jazz, Classical and south-American music. He began studying … →

These thoughts, succinct but effective, expressed during an interview with a French journalist, well represent Rosario Giuliani. The score he referred to in the French interview was by Charlie Parker, and Rosario was then only twelve years old. Just a … →

Luciano Biondini-  Bio The accordion does not belong to the category of instruments that are frequently encountered in jazz. There are two names in the current jazz around when we talk about this instrument; Richard Galliano and Luciano Biondini. Biondini … →

Born in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 1981, 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 … →

Keyboardist, composer and producer Bennett Paster is one of New York City’s most creative and versatile musicians. He has performed original music at clubs, concerts and festivals in the United States, the Caribbean, South and Central America, Central and South … →

The Eyal Vilner Big Band Born in Tel Aviv, saxophonist/clarinetist/flutist-arranger/composer/conductor Eyal Vilner moved to New York in 2007 and graduated from the prestigious New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in 2009. Since its inception in 2008, The Eyal Vilner … →

Cabo cuba jazz The combination CaboCubajazz’ top notch musicians results in a completely new sound. In an Inimitable way, the group blends  the melancholy of the morna [Cape Verdean blues], the joyful dance of the [also Cape Verdean] coladera with … →

Topsy Chapman The delightful musical One Mo’Time introduced singer Topsy Chapman to admiring audiences around the world. The production, which is set in 1920s New Orleans, reached cult status in its run at the old Toulouse Theater in the French Quarter in … →

KJ Denhert KJ’s performances will move you to laugh, to dance and even to cry. Her special blend of urban folk & jazz has earned her four Independent Music Award nominations and in ’09, she was named as one of … →

Donald Harrison DONALD E. HARRISON, JR Jazz saxophonist, bandleader, composer, cultural participant, singer, actor, master costume maker, custom furniture designer & builder, inventor, and educator EARLY INFLUENCES PRINCIPAL ACCOMPLISMENTS Recorded, “Quantum Leap” in 2012 which musicians and critics agree is … →

Denise King Denise King sings jazz standards with touches of the blues, soul and even gospel in a voice steeped in a sophisticated, swinging, sometimes soulful, satin style much like one of her idols, Sarah Vaughan. Denise King has sung … →

Chuchito Valdés Cuban Pianist, composer and arranger Jesus “Chuchito” Valdés, is the third-generation manifestation of a Cuban jazz piano dynasty that includes his father, Chucho Valdés and grandfather, Bebo Valdés. Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, The oldest of five … →

Duane Eubanks Philadelphia native and trumpeter, Duane Eubanks has performed everywhere from the Hollywood Bowl to Birdland to the Kennedy Center, in addition to touring throughout Europe and Japan.  He is a member of Dave Holland’s two time Grammy Award … →

Robin Eubanks- Trombone Robin Eubanks is the premier jazz trombonist of his generation. Whether performing with his groups, Mental Images or EB3 or with The SF Jazz Collective, Dave Holland Quintet / Big Band, Robin is an artist whose impact … →

Allan Harris ALLAN HARRIS is a world-class singer, guitarist and songwriter.  Perhaps best known for his interpretations of jazz standards, Allan’s smooth vocals and guitar-styling easily cross genres, from jazz to rock to blues. He is unquestionably one of the … →

Brianna Thomas Born and raised in Illinois, Brianna Thomas grew up surrounded by music. Ms. Thomas’ father, Charlie Thomas, influenced her with his own unique talents as a vocalist and percussionist. At age six, she made her singing debut with her … →

Natalia Smirnova piano player, composer, singer and arranger Natalia Smirnova is a rising star of the Russian jazz. Her eccentric manner of playing, powerful and energetic combined with lyric pianism is noted by jazz lowers and professionals. She finished a musical … →

Wayne Escoffery Since moving to New York City in 2000, Grammy Award winning tenor saxophonist Wayne Escoffery has become one of the Jazz world’s most talented rising stars and in-demand sidemen. He has recorded six studio dates as a leader, … →

FLORA BOUCHEREAU & THORBJØRN SOLVOLL URSKOG (FRA/NOR) At the age of 15 Thorbjørn discovered the world of Swing Dancing, and he became immediately hooked in this wonderful world of dancing. His passion has always been competition dancing, and he started … →

Aaron Diehl Bio Columbus, Ohio native Aaron Diehl seeks to standout in his era as an artist to exemplify quality, authenticity, and a fluency in the American musical vernacular. The 2011 Cole Porter Fellow of the American Pianists Association, Diehl … →

Warren Wolf Bio   Warren Wolf is a multi-instrumentalist from Baltimore,MD. From the young age of three years old, Warren has been trained on the Vibraphone/Marimba, Drums, and Piano. Under the guidance of his father Warren Wolf Sr., Warren has … →

Champian Fulton Bio Pianist/vocalist Champian Fulton grew up with music in her home. Her father (jazz trumpeter and educator Stephen Fulton) and mother quickly recognized their daughter’s interest in music at an early age. The presence of her father’s musician … →

Jazz vocalist Michael Mwenso offers a collection of shameless tunes from the 1920s and1930s that were banned from being broadcast in their era. The playful and romantic nature of these songs also make them timeless. not simply because they are funny and … →

Silvan Zingg bio   The international press calls him: “the Boogie Woogie ambassador from Switzerland”. “Silvan plays as if he were from St. Louis – he could be my blues brother!” said Rock ‘n’ Roll legend Chuck Berry enthusiastically about his … →

Biography   Recently named by Wynton Marsalis as one of the top five jazz musicians under 30 to watch, Chris Pattishall is quickly generating a powerful presence in the jazz world. Combining “an impressive technique and a true jazz feeling,” … →

BRIA SKONBERG – BIO Hailing from Chilliwack, BC, and now living in New York City, award winning trumpeter/vocalist/ composer BRIA SKONBERG is “poised to be one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation.”- Wall Street Journal. She … →

Born in Riga, Latvia in 1983. Emmigrated with family to Israel in 1990. At the age of nine began to play the trumpet; teacher Avraham Felder. At the age of 17 began playing the doublebass; teacher Emil Ram. Graduated from … →

  Yonatan was born in 1986 in Tel Aviv, Israel. He is a 2011 BFA honorable graduate of the New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music. Yonatan started playing the piano at the age of ten at the prestigious Tel … →

Tamir Miler – composer, arranger, pianist Tamir started playing the piano at the age of eight. During his childhood, he would spend many hours listening to his parent’s classical music library. At the age of twelve, he discovered jazz music, … →

Yaara Buium-kaplan  M.A in theater and art at the University of  Haifa. Continued with studying puppetry with the best teachers in their field, among them was Bela Shaktove, Ronnie Pisker, Deborah Zephrir and many others. Yaara comes from puppetry, movement … →

Ben Vered, a musician and bassist. Head of the Jazz and Popular music Center in “Emek Yizrael Music and Dance School”, Israel. Teaches bass and electric guitar in “Emek Yizrael Music School”, And in the Music Center in Afula, Israel. … →

Hila Kulik – Pianist. Graduated from the Jerusalem Academy for Music and Dance (2010). She began to study the piano at age 7. Studied at the Rimon School for Music and the Israeli Conservatory Striker in Tel Aviv. Hila participated … →

Avri Borochov – Bio   A merging force and an individual voice in today’s jazz and world music, Avri Borochov is perceived as an astonishingly versatile double bass player of its time and place. He was classically trained by Israel … →

Bass player and composer Assaf Hakimi was born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel. Assaf began to play the electric bass at age 17 and at 22 added the upright bass. In January 2001, Assaf moved to New York to explore … →

Leah Boresow has been dancing all of her life, starting early on at a young age in Atlanta, Georgia. As a teenager, Leah trained at the Atlanta Ballet, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. She went on to … →

This all star ensemble successfully breathes new life into the exciting style of classic jazz music. The players combine contemporary playing abilities and great passion for this old style. As loyal disciples of the great masters of the traditional jazz … →

David Patrick’s piano skills have long been in demand across the UK and beyond, touring with legendary players such as Leroy Jones, Stan Sulzmann, Steve Fishwick and Bobby Wellins, as well as backing some of the finest singers in the … →

Contemporary jazz in the 90’s has been elevated both artistically and commercially with the emergence of “Steeltown” sax sensation Kenny Blake. Combining traditional jazz leanings with modern rhythm and blues to make some of the most distinctive sounds of the … →

Vincent Herring (born November 19, 1964) is an American jazz hard bopand post-bop saxophonist and flautist. Biography Herring’s formal musical education began at age 11, when he started playing saxophone in school bands and studying privately at Dean Frederick’s School Of Music in Vallejo, California. At age 16, he … →

About “Todd’s voice can really tell a story” – Jamie Cullum … “Fantastic performer!” – Sir Sean Connery … “Todd Gordon stands as the guardian of all that is good in the music I love” – Sir Michael Parkinson Biography … →

Van Leer was born in Amsterdam, and received his first flute at the age of eleven from his father, a classical flautist. He studied History of Art at Amsterdam University; after when he began studying flute and composition at the Amsterdam Conservatorium. … →

I love my gift in music and am grateful for the air I breathe first and foremost. I have seen a lot and accomplished a few things. I have more in life to do and to bring to the table … →

Biography “…un diamant noir: la magnifique voix de Pauline Jean.” -Roland Leonard, Le NouvellisteHaitian-American singer/composer/arranger Pauline Jean is a multicultural artist whose repertoire incorporates rhythms of the African Diaspora with elements of jazz, world and western contemporary styles. She is … →

JUNIOR MANCE, born Julian Clifford Mance, Jr., in Chicago, Illinois on October 10, 1928 is a jazz pianist, composer, author of “HOW TO PLAY BLUES PIANO”, and recording artist of thirty plus albums as a leader and numerous recordings as … →

Biography Born and raised in Fulton, MO, keyboardist/singer Joe McBride began playing the piano at age four. His uncle Bake McBride was an outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cleveland Indians. His earliest influences were gospel music, bebop, … →

ARTIST MINI-BIO   Born and raised in Brasília, Brazil’s capital city, singer Joana Duah lived and studied for 5 years in New York City and Hong Kong. She was a member of the band Maskavo Roots (1994-98), as well as … →

Brazilian pianist Jovino Santos Neto would spend a major piece of his life performing in some extremely interesting and challenges jazz settings, but his journey towards that genre followed a unique path. Born in Rio de Janeiro on September 18, … →

About No matter what the musical style or context, be it jump blues, soul, jazz, swing, gospel, or string band music, Catherine Russell transforms her audience. new album: Strictly Romancin’ http://catherinerussell.net/ Biography Catherine Russell is a New Yorker, born into musical … →

Edmar Castañeda (born 1978 in Bogotá, Colombia) is a Colombian harpist. He performs his own compositions as well as tapping into native Music of Colombia, Music of Venezuela;Joropo and Music of Argentina, Zamba. He tours regularly as the leader of … →

Joel Frahm, one of the young band leaders often heard in New York’s small jazz clubs, sounds supremely comfortable playing the tenor saxophone.” –Ben Ratliff, The New York Times If you’ve spent time in theNew Yorkjazz scene during the last … →

Clarinetist, Evan Christopher combines virtuosity, immaculate taste, and enthusiasm with a deep commitment to exploring the full range of possibilities around the New Orleans clarinet tradition. Anchored in the musical vocabulary created by early Creole musicians such as Sidney Bechet, … →

Dutch pianist Mike del Ferro is a highly sought-after composer, pianist and arranger who writes and performs in an impressive array of musical genres. He has travelled the world extensively (more then 90 countries), searching for collaborations with musicians from … →

Cyrille Aimée (pronounced Surreal M – A ) has proven herself to be an unstoppable, undeniable talent in the modern age of jazz and pop music. Internationally renowned and praised for her unparalleled abilities, Cyrille’s vocal stylings are synonymous with … →

for tickets online Click here   the great jazz vo cal records gone?’” writes Mark Bacon Producer/Host, Jazz After Dark and Pan American Rhythms, KRVS 88.7 FM, Lafayette & Lake Charles, LA.Hagenbach’s 2003 tour of Brazil garnered SRO concerts in Rio … →

Frankie Vazquez was born on January 6, 1958, in Salinas, Puerto Rico. From six months to twelve years old, he lived with his parents in New York, after growing in Guayama (PR), where his father had a restaurant. His father … →

Maria de Barros’ music transcends taste, preference and even language. It travels through countries dense with culture, picking up pieces of each along the way, combining distinct inflections of Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, France and Spain, while allowing the tradition … →