Jason Moran
byBy LaRhonda Boone Many artists will tell you that their music comes alive, that their songs are made from what is around them or…
Artist
Etienne Charles
byEtienne Charles is the Assistant Professor of Jazz Trumpet at Michigan State University. Etienne has received critical acclaim for his exciting performances, thrilling compositions…
The Girls in the Band
byTHE GIRLS IN THE BAND tells the story of female jazz and big band musicians and their captivating journey from the late 30s to…
Marc Cary
byMarc Cary has gained a reputation as one of the most creative pianists of our time, a bandleader with musical interests that encompass jazz, go-go,…
Jaimeo Brown
byJaimeo Brown is emerging as one of the preeminent drummers on the new creative music scene. Comfortable in any setting from jazz club to…
Christian McBride Trio
byBassist extraordinaire, composer, arranger, educator, curator and administrator, Christian McBride, has been one of the most important and most omnipresent figures in the jazz…
Aaron Diehl
byAaron Diehl is a native of Columbus, Ohio and a 2007 graduate of the Juilliard School where his teachers included Kenny Barron, Eric Reed,…
Kenny Garrett – Pushing the World Away
byOver the course of a stellar career that has spanned more than 30 years, saxophonist Kenny Garrett has become the preeminent alto saxophonist of…
Joe Lovano – Us Five
byJoe Lovano Us Five Us Five and Blessings in May Filmed live at the Mint – Los Angeles, CA
Dianne Reeves
byDianne Reeves is the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world. As a result of her breathtaking virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique jazz and R&B…