Results for "Soulful"

Alyssa Allgood

Born: September 5, 1992

Alyssa Allgood is an award-winning jazz vocalist, composer, arranger and educator with a compelling voice in the modern jazz landscape. Described as “assured and daring” by Downbeat Magazine and “a model of sophisticated song interpretation” by the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago-based artist boldly weaves soulful storytelling and rich improvisational language through original compositions, captivating arrangements and a lyrical focus of self-love and human connection.

Allgood’s exhilarating fourth album, “From Here”, is due April 19, 2024 on Next Records. Recorded with internationally renowned musicians John Patitucci, Kendrick Scott, Geoffrey Keezer and Greg Ward, the music showcases a modern approach to jazz singing with musical interaction and vocal freedom at its core. The album features 10 original songs which show Allgood reaching a new pinnacle of personal expression, emotional observation and artistic achievement. Her three previous albums — What Tomorrow Brings (Cellar Music, 2021), Exactly Like You (Cellar Music, 2018), and her self-released debut Out of the Blue (2016) — trace the remarkable trajectory of a vocalist admired for the clarity of her instrument, the sureness of her phrasing, the range of her improvising, and the burgeoning depth of her interpretative skills.

Larry Q. Draughn Jr.

Born: October 16, 1985

CEO and Founder of Larry Draughn Music, Larry Q. Draughn Jr., has been cultivating his musical concept for over 30 years. He is an arranger, composer, educator, master of ceremonies, and professional percussionist. Larry holds a bachelor's degree in Classical Percussion from North Carolina Agriculture & Technically State University (2007), as well as a Master's in Jazz Studies from North Carolina Central University (2011). Professional drummer by trade, Draughn is a “first call” musician both home and abroad, sharing the stage with the likes of Branford Marsalis, Joey Calderazzo, and Nneena Freelon. He has performed his works at the Kennedy Center and the Ravinia Jazz Festival.

Monika Ryan

Born: July 2

Monika Ryan is a Jazz vocalist known for her smooth and soulful sound. Her music is characterized by her rich and emotive voice, which she uses to express a range of emotions and themes, from love and heartbreak to empowerment and self-discovery.

One notable aspect of Monika Ryan's music is her skillful interpretation of classic jazz standards, as well as her ability to write and perform original material that is inspired by traditional jazz and blues styles. Her music often incorporates elements of swing, bebop, and balladry, and she is known for her improvisational skills and her ability to connect with audiences through her live performances.

Joe Dyson

Born: November 27, 1989

Joe Dyson has established himself as one of the most versatile drummers in music. Some of today’s masters of the music refer to him as one of the go-to drummers on the scene, performing with a wide range of artists. Born and raised in New Orleans, Joe started playing music in his family's church at just two years old. After being noticed for his peculiar talent, Joe was placed in the Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp where he was shadowed by the late, great clarinetist Alvin Batiste, and his longtime bandleader and mentor, alto saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison. He went on to graduate from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), and earned a Presidential Scholarship to his alma mater Berklee College of Music.

Soulful

Label: Unknown label
Released: 1993