Results for "Contemporary Jazz"

Todd Bordonaro

Born: December 29

Todd B is an exceptionally talented guitarist and composer known for his captivating musical expression and innovative approach to composition. With a diverse musical background and an insatiable passion for exploring new genres, Todd has garnered widespread acclaim for his unique sound and distinctive style.

Todd B’s formal musical education solidified his technical proficiency and honed his artistic vision. He has studied jazz at The Frost School of Music (UVM), The Mannes School, Berklee College of Music and The New York Jazz Academy.  His time at school has provided him with invaluable opportunities to collaborate with fellow musicians and showcase his talents in various performance settings. Todd has studied privately with renowned teachers Peter Prisco, Jack Wilkins and Steve Rochinski.

Chenxi Pan

Born: June 21, 1998

Chenxi Pan is a vocalist and composer whose work reflects a distinctive personal style and musical language, blending poetry, song, and contemporary instrumental music. Rooted in jazz, her music explores the voice as both a narrative and instrumental force, positioning her as an emerging and original voice within today’s jazz landscape.

Born and raised in China, Chenxi grew up influenced by a wide range of musical traditions. Her path shifted from literature to music during her early studies, eventually leading her to pursue jazz in New York City. Following her passion, she moved to NYC in 2021, where she worked closely with mentors including Sam Yahel and Sara Serpa, and earned her bachelor’s degree in Jazz and Contemporary Music from The New School. During this time, she performed alongside musicians such as Steve Cardenas, Dave Glasser, Cyrus Chestnut, Armen Donelian, and Fred Hersch.

Barak Mori

Born: 1975

Barak Mori (ברק מורי) is a bassist of rare gravity and grace, known for a sound that is as earthy as it is sophisticated. While his resume is vast, his musical identity was forged in the fires of the New York jazz scene, where he spent nearly two decades not just performing, but helping to shape the sound of a generation.

Mori's career is defined by deep, enduring musical brotherhoods. He is best known as the rhythmic anchor for his closest contemporaries: trumpeter Avishai Cohen and saxophonist Eli Degibri. Far more than a sideman, Mori has been a core partner in their artistic evolution, recording seminal albums and touring the world's major festivals as part of their inner circles.

Milos Bosnic

Miloš Bosnić is a Serbian bassist, composer, and bandleader based in Belgrade. He is the founder of Bosque Sound Community (BSC), a jazz-fusion/world-jazz ensemble recognized for blending modern jazz language with cinematic storytelling, strong rhythmic identity, and genre-crossing arrangements.

He studied double bass at the Faculty of Music Arts in Belgrade, completed a Higher National Diploma in Jazz Bass Guitar & Music Production at the London Centre of Contemporary Music (LCCM), and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Audio & Video Design at the School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science in Belgrade.

The Inter Section

Active since: 2024

The Inter Section is a collective of musicians from around the world recording contemporary jazz that is melodic and easily approachable. The songs meld the sounds and rhythms of Pop, R&B, Soul, Latin and World music and presents them in a jazz context.

The Inter Section's music is written and produced by Steve Ehrlich from his (necessary) sofa as he suffers from Chronic Lyme Disease. He offers an example for others with similar limitations of what is possible even when their everyday lives have been turned upside down.

Proceeds from the sale of The Inter Section's music are donated to lymedisease.org and Bay Area Lyme Foundation.

Victor Prado

Born: May 11, 1992

Victor Prado is considered a pioneer for jazz horn in Brazil and has established himself as a sought after performer, composer and arranger both in Brazil and abroad having recently been invited as a featured artist to the 55th International Horn Symposium held in Montreal in 2023. Victor has contributed with orchestras and artists such as Rogério Bottermaio, Os Amanticidas, Timeline Trio, Élio Camalle, BrisaFlow, KDC Guild, Progjazz do Absurdo, Coletivo Imaginário, Orquestra Jovem Tom Jobim, Camerata Paulistana, Orquestra Sinfônica de Mogi das Cruzes, Orquestra Jovem de Guarulhos, and has participated in music festivals in South America, North America and Europe

Lynda Murray

Born: July, 1953

​www.lyndamurraymusic.co.uk. Lynda met jazz photographer Jak Kilby in 1977 they were married in 1980 and had two children, Naomi Kilby (opera singer and artistic director of Opera Alegria) and Zak Kilby (photographic illustrator). She became immersed in the London jazz scene in the late 70’s and 80’s and switched from studying classical piano at music college to saxophone and started to play jazz. Lynda has been on that journey ever since. Lynda is mainly self-taught but along the way has had some coaching on the saxophone and in jazz harmony with an array of great exponents of the genre. She joined John Steven’s Community Music Search and Reflect project in 1984 first as a trainee workshop leader then was kept on as a workshop leader until she left in 1987 due to moving to the South Coast. Since living in East Sussex Lynda has had the opportunity to work with some great musicians and has developed her music writing skills. She has a collection of material that has not been released on CD yet and there are two live recordings on YouTube of three of her compositions Sound Heart, Serenade and Heron.

Ronald Scott

Nubian Pearl Band is a contemporary Smooth Jazz and Neo-Soul ensemble delivering rich melodies, deep grooves, and sophisticated musicianship rooted in soul, jazz, and urban culture. Known for their warm sound and emotionally engaging performances, the band blends silky saxophone lines, lush keys, tasteful guitar, a tight rhythm section, and expressive vocals into a polished, modern jazz experience.

Drawing inspiration from classic and contemporary smooth jazz traditions while maintaining a strong connection to R&B and soul, Nubian Pearl Band creates music that is both relaxing and deeply expressive—perfect for concert stages, jazz festivals, cultural events, and upscale venues. Their sound balances groove and elegance, offering audiences music that feels intimate, uplifting, and timeless.

Chris Cody

Born: December 21, 1964

Chris Cody is an internationally renowned pianist, composer and producer. In a career spanning over 40 years, he has headlined at numerous international festivals including Paris Quartiers d’Eté, London, Rome, Brussels Jazz Marathon, Stockholm, Munich, Marciac, Geneva, Ascona, Derry, Dar Es Salaam and Algiers and at a vast array of concert venues throughout the USA, Europe, Africa and Australasia, from the Village Gate NYC to the Munich Staatsoper. 

He has worked with many outstanding international musicians including Roy Hargrove, Carla Bruni, Herb Geller, Tina Arena, Annie Whitehead, Rhoda Scott, Rick Margitza, Michel Jonaz, Sunny Murray, Marcel Azzola, Jason Marsalis, Sandy Evans, James Morrison and many more.

Gorkem Ozalp

Born: June 23, 1985

Gorkem Ozalp is a London-based guitarist, composer, and bandleader whose music bridges jazz, contemporary improvisation, and global influences.

Born and raised in Turkey, Ozalp completed his musical education in Istanbul, performing in many of the city’s prominent venues and gaining recognition within its vibrant jazz community. In 2023, he moved to London to pursue a Master’s degree in Music and Performance at Kingston University, where he began developing new projects and recording his original compositions.

Earlier this year, Ozalp released his debut EP Addresses, a collection of works reflecting his journey between Istanbul and London. The EP is available on all major streaming platforms and has been accompanied by live performances across London, including appearances with his trio at cultural venues and festivals.