The consummate performer who connects with his band, the audience, and his inner dance groove, Nick Colionne gives the music his all. The perfect red or canary yellow suit and snazzy wide-brimmed hat aren’t all that grab the camera; his grin and his moves show what the man is all about. He lays down the... Continue Reading →
Switching out piano for trombone as a schoolkid because of its simplicity (or so he thought), John Yao is making a prominent name for himself in the city that never sleeps. This New York City musician leads a 17-piece big band that truly swings and sings – reminiscent of why we fell in love with... Continue Reading →
Guided by his faith and heart first and then his ears, producer/musician Dwayne Fulton knows the ins and outs of attracting talent. He has a strong interest in gospel music and is hands-on involved with his church in Pittsburgh. A focus that sometimes finds him in the wee hours of the morning working on a... Continue Reading →
Rob Zinn, front man for the Wilmington, Delaware-based Rob Zinn Group, says their original intention was not to form a “trumpet tribute” band…however, there’s an element of that going on. There are plenty of kickin’ original tunes, but the band also weaves in songs from jazz icons like Miles Davis, Randy Brecker, Rick Braun, Clifford... Continue Reading →
Zach Brock from the Steve Sandberg Quartet **Newsflash: The Steve Sandberg Quartet's new release "Alaya" has just been submitted by ArtistShare for a Grammy nomination!** Hailing from New York City and becoming enamored with the piano at a very early age, Steve Sandberg has gone around the world and back in terms of musical studies... Continue Reading →
Highly listenable and chill, Carol Albert’s voice evokes light and air. Perfect that her standout CD is so visually oriented: images of butterfly wings, waterfalls and the sky. When did you first know you wanted to be a musician? I have always played the piano since I was around 5 years old. It never was... Continue Reading →
In 2009, author Sam Stephenson wrote a fascinating book that gave more than a peek into the jazz world from an insider’s view. Titled The Jazz Loft Project, the book was about Stephenson’s special access to countless boxes of 50+ year-old photos, documents and tapes belonging to photographer Gene Smith. The materials revealed the before-... Continue Reading →
Twenty-two-year-old twins Jeremiah and John III are about to finish college but they already got a jump-start on their musical careers. Taking the best from jazz, R&B and soul, The Moore Twins are bringing a hip, fresh sound to “old school” tunes. It’s out of love and respect. But don’t expect them to sound indistinguishable... Continue Reading →
Vibes performer and educator Steve Raybine is appropriately respectful of the craftsmanship it takes to build a vibraphone. This is an instrument requiring meticulous tuning, top-quality materials and precision to produce. It also takes a committed technician and artist like Steve to make astounding music filled with love. Steve’s music has been played internationally on... Continue Reading →
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