Results for "Composer"

Faith Heleene Brackenbury

Faith Brackenbury is a violinist, violist, vocalist and composer based in the UK. She plays and sings with American drummer Tony Bianco and the duo released 'Rising Up'  in 2021, 'Wayward Mystic- Improvisations on the Music of St.Hildegard von Bingen' in 2022 (Discus Records), 'Sentient Beings' (with Paul Dunmall, Tony Bianco and John Pope-(Off) 2023, Prema (FMR-2023, Paul Dunmall, Olie Brice, Tony Bianco, Faith Brackenbury). Sentient Beings 'Truth is not the enemy', (Discus 2024) with John O'Gallagher alto sax, John Pope bass and Tony Bianco drums.

June Yun

Born: June 5, 1995

June Yun, is an up-and-coming vocalist • composer based in New York, Seoul and Berlin. Yun was born in South Korea and moved to the U.K. when she was five and spent her childhood in London. She was introduced to classical music by her father, an architect who loved music and influenced her to listen and appreciate music. After moving back to South Korea, she explored other genres in music such as pop, R&B and Soul. Yun went to a music college in Korea and developed skills in song-writing (mainly pop and R&B) and lyric writing. She also worked as a co-producer & administrative director for Avenue D&F Productions during this time.

Edgar Van Asselt

Born: August 15, 1970

DIY, on-the-fly and versatility are words that come to mind about pianist, composer, producer and cultural entrepreneur Edgar van Asselt. After completing a bachelor in applied economics he dedicated himself to music. Next to his studies at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague he started gigging, teaching and composing. Later he also started organising his own projects and concerts. Resulting in concert series, tours and a number of well received albums, often in collaboration with other musicians.

As a bandleader and co-leader, pianist, and producer Edgar worked with the likes of David Schnitter, Lucy Woodward, Jorge Vistel, Findley Brothers, Robertinho Silva, Ack van Rooijen, Jorge Rossy and Jeroen Vierdag

Matthew "Narducci" Silberman

Born: December 30, 1981

Los Angeles born and based, composer/producer/saxophonist Narducci has performed internationally and worked with artists such as Miguel, Bilal, Daron Malakian [System of a Down], Warren Cuccurullo [Duran Duran/Frank Zappa], and Peter Erskine among many others.

He has composed for award-winning films, lauded podcasts, and is a member of The Orbellion, The Prigs, and Krystle Warren’s The Crew.

Tellef Ogrim

Born: January 27, 1958

Tellef Øgrim (alternatively written Ogrim where the letter Ø does not work), was born on January 27. 1958 in Oslo, is a Norwegian guitarist and journalist.

Recent projects: 

Audiovisual collective Mugetuft celebrates Edvard Munch's birthday on December 12, 2022

Trio album Rune with Per Anders Nilsson and Anders Berg was released on December 1, 2022

Solo guitar album Temporal Angles released November 11, 2022

David B Harris

Born: February 6, 1958

David Harris has distinguished himself as a trombonist, tubist, and composer/arranger in a multitude of musical styles. Born in University City, MO., a 1981 graduate of New England Conservatory as a classical trombonist, and a freelance-artist in the Boston area since 1980, Mr. Harris associates with a wide variety of musicians performing jazz, R&B, rock, pop, and a wide variety international folk music. David is longtime trombonist and composer/arranger for the avant- garde big band Jazz Composers’ Alliance, with whom he performs and records. As a jazz composer, he has three times won the Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellowship for music composition

OB Succari

OB Succari, a talented percussionist and composer, has made significant contributions to the world of music through his innovative and captivating performances. Hailing from Panama, a country renowned for its rich musical heritage, Succari's early exposure to diverse musical traditions laid a solid foundation for his artistic journey.

In 2001, Succari relocated to Michigan, bringing with him a wealth of musical knowledge and a passion for sharing his culture. His percussion work, especially on the congas, is distinguished by a unique blend of Afro-Caribbean, Brazilian beats, Panamanian folklore, and Detroit jazz. This fusion results in a distinctive sound that is both vibrant and enchanting. Succari’s compositions are celebrated for their dynamic rhythms and joyful melodies, captivating audiences and critics alike.

Patrick Zimmerli

Patrick Zimmerli is a New York- and Paris-based composer, producer, and saxophonist. His 2019 CD Sun on Sand, with Joshua Redman and the string quartet Brooklyn Rider, was released on Nonesuch Recordings. This marks his third collaboration with Nonesuch, following Modern Music, with Kevin Hays and Brad Mehldau, and Redman’s Walking Shadows. In 2021 he released Book of Dreams on Newvelle.

Since winning the inaugural Thelonious Monk Composers Competition in 1993, he has written, recorded and performed with leading lights in the classical and jazz worlds.

Christian Jacob

Multi-Grammy nominated pianist and arranger Christian Jacob first gained widespread exposure as music director for Maynard Ferguson and later as leader of the Christian Jacob Trio and co-leader of the Tierney Sutton Band. Christian is also the musical director for both Broadway legend Betty Buckley and American icon Jack Jones. He has performed around the globe, with many of the musical giants that inspired him since childhood. Flora Purim and Airto Moreira, Randy Brecker, Miroslav Vitous, Benny Golson, Bobby Watson and Bill Holman to name just a few.

Born in Lorraine, France, Christian Jacob fell in love with classical music at age 4 and discovered jazz at age 9. After graduating with “First Prize” from the Paris Conservatory, Jacob came to America to study improvisation at the Berklee College of Music in Boston.  While attending Berklee Christian won a number of awards, including the Oscar Peterson Jazz Masters Award, the Great American Jazz Piano Competition and "Downbeat" magazine's distinction as Top Collegiate Jazz Soloist. He went on to teach at Berklee, tour with Maynard Ferguson, perform and record with a number of jazz legends and was listed by The Japan Times as one of the best-selling foreign jazz pianists in Japan. His extensive discography includes five critically acclaimed trio recordings and six Grammy nominations from his alliance with vocalist Tierney Sutton, drummer Ray Brinker and bassists Trey Henry and Kevin Axt. Christian also received a Grammy Nomination for his arranging work with The Phil Norman Tentet.

Jacques Bailhé

Raised in Wilton, Connecticut until thirteen when family moved to Thailand. Attended International School in Bangkok. Started playing drums in bands—parties, clubs, backed up a fire-breathing stripper in a roller rink. Parents soundly discouraged pursuing music, though my grandfather, George Bailhé, made a career as a pianist and arranger for Cecil B. DeMille. Took up electric bass. Followed Beatles, Hendrix, Traffic, Aretha, Smokey Robinson, then dove into jazz: Mingus, Brubeck, Getz, Monk, and later, Miles Davis, Weather Report and Joni Mitchell. Took sitar lessons in Benares, India and Kathmandu, then became a monk. Ordained as a novice Buddhist priest in the Patriarch's temple in Bangkok. Moved Wat Chedi Luang, a temple from the 1300's in Chiengmai, Thailand Chanting prayers is an intriguing way to experience the overtone series.