Results for "flute"

Bobbi Humphrey

Born: April 25, 1950

She has been named “First Lady of the Flute” by the critics and listeners alike and, from the accomplishments in her musical career, deservedly so. For three decades now, Bobbi Humphrey has been playing her special brand of music to audiences around the world. Her professional career began in 1971 when she was the first female signed to Blue Note Records. Certainly a lady playing a flute must have seemed something of a novelty then. Humphrey proved, however, she was not just a “first” or novelty, but a talent to be reckoned with. For in 1973, her LP, Blues and Blues was not only a huge commercial success, but established a strong crossover market for her

Tom Reese

Born: September 11, 1952

A captivating performer, Tom’s strength’s are in his warm sound & driving melodic lines. Called "multi-lingual," his versatility knows no bounds. From composition to folk music, to jazz & blues, classical, even rock’n’roll, this eclectic musician combines elements from all musical genres to create his unique sound. Tom is an innovator, whether in composition, education, or performance. Tom has won awards for composition & education, including three recent NEA awards for his work as Music Director for the YouTheatre program at the Fulton Opera House in Lancaster, PA. Tom's compositions are known for their beautiful melodies, innovative instrumentation & modern harmonies. Tom brings a special blend of styles to his music, from jazz to rock, popular, folk, blues & classical

Vivian Simon

Born: November 29, 1959

Jazz, Latin-American style music on flute, saxophone

Katchie Cartwright

Born: July 17, 1952

Flutist and radio host Dr. Katchie Cartwright’s Brazilian trio celebrates a world of Brazilian genres, from choro to MPB, Brazilian jazz, baião, and beyond. The ensemble features Dr. {{m: Marco Antonio Santos = 100560}} of Minas Gerais on guitar, Dr. {{m: Fabio Augustinis = 114482}} from São Paulo on drums, and Jan Flemming from Köln on accordion, and Austin’s Ben Triesch on bass. Check the calendar at katchie.com.

"Rare are individuals with doctorates in ethnomusicology. Rarer still are the Ph.D.s who put ethnomusicological theory into practice. Katchie Cartwright is of that uncommon breed. 

Tom Pickles

Born: July 17, 1984

A flute player first and foremost, Tom has dallied rather a lot in the saxophone of late. Also a bit of composing. A founding member of Horndog Brass Band and Thunkfish, plus member of The Katet, Orkestra del Sol and The Loveboat Big Band

Ricardo Benitez Alonso

Born: May 24, 1962

Nació en la ciudad de Camagüey, Cuba, el 24 de mayo de 1962. Inició sus estudios de flauta a la edad de 11 años en la Escuela Nacional de Artes de Camagüey, graduándose en el año de 1982. Trabajó como profesor de flauta en las escuelas: Vocacional de Arte y Profesional de Arte de la ciudad de Camagüey. En 1983 inició sus estudios con el maestro Luis Bayard en el Instituto Superior de Artes de la Habana. En el año de 1984 fue invitado a formar parte de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Camagüey como solista alternante. En octubre de 1986 viajó a México como residente dedicándose por entero al estudio de la música contemporánea, Jazz y Latmn Jazz

Rowland Sutherland's Mistura

MISTURA and their exhilarating blend of Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and Afro-funk rhythms with modern jazz. "Latin Jazz Braziliance!" Tony Herrington-The Wire Led by the vibrant and versatile flautist, composer and arranger Rowland Sutherland, the group explore a wide and exciting range of styles from samba, batucada and bossa to various African and Latin rhythms, which explains the name MISTURA ("mix"). Their album, "Coast to Coast" is on the FMR label. You can listen to and buy this CD, via the link at http://www.rowlandsutherland.com, which features players who have recorded with Incognito, Lauryn Hill, Red Snapper, Eddie Palmieri and Massive Attack. Mistura have been exciting audiences and receiving rave reviews at many music events and festivals both in the UK and Europe including: Glastonbury, Glasgow International, Crawley (Outside - In), Greenwich and the City of London Festival. In 1998, Mistura supported the legendary pianist and singer Tania Maria at the QEH in London

Bradley Leighton

Born: April 29, 1961

Bradley Leighton brings a unique and powerful sound to flute. His style of swing evolved from listening to the big, hi-octane bands of Kenton, Herman and Ferguson in the 60's-70's. His funkiness derives from years of listening to Tower of Power, Earth, Wind & Fire, the Brecker Brothers and countless other soul/R&B acts. He brings a fire and flair not usually heard nor expected from a flutist. Bradley has performed across the US and Asia, as both sideman and bandleader, for over 25 years. His most recent gigs included headlining the Gainesville Jazz Festival and opening for Gerald Albirght at the Greater Hartford Jazz Festival

Ote Lopez

Oriente Lopez was born in a musical family in Havana, Cuba. Oriente’s musical artistry interfaces various styles, classical, jazz, Brazilian, and Cuban folklore. Oriente has been performing internationally as a pianist and flautist, for over 25 years. He has distinguished himself as a composer in many idioms and has been especially prolific as arranger. Oriente's compositions and arrangements continue to be recorded and performed by numerous performers throughout the world.

Ron Korb

The innovative style of Ron Korb, flutist and composer, is garnering a buzz around the globe. Jazz with influences from a broad range of world music styles (Latin, Caribbean, Chinese and Japanese music), the different influences seemlessly complement each other. Korb is an incredible flutist with unsurpassed tone and expressiveness. He is extremely versatile and he can improvise on bamboo flute in an authentic Japanese style, run full tilt on the penny whistle and then play some Latin jazz tunes like Casco Viejo and Dark Eyes with a groove and feel that Dave Valetin or Nestor Torres would admire. Ron graduated from the University of Toronto with an honours degree in flute performance