Results for "flute"

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Ofer Shapiro

Ofer Shapiro is a Tel-Aviv based Saxophone/multi-wind performer and Jazz composer/arranger.

His delicate, melodious playing style has been described as 'sweetly subversive, music that woos and insinuates' by the New-York based jazz critic Michael Steinman.

Ofer has played lead alto with many bands and large groups including the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. the Eli Degibri big band, the Eyal Vilner big band and many others. He has played with many Tel-Aviv based small groups such as the Mamelo Gaitanopolous Sextet, the Danny Rosenfeld Octet and his own jazz quartet.

Matías Formica

Born: December 11, 1986

Born in the city of La Plata. Flutist, saxophonist, composer and arranger. He began his studies of transverse flute at the age of 14 (year 2000) with maestro Martín Saenz. He studied with Pablo Ledesma, Rodrigo Domínguez, Juan Pablo Di leone, Juan Pablo Arredondo, among others. In 2013 he attended the workshops of popular music in Curitiba (Brazil), participating in the MPB (Brazilian popular music) ensemble in charge of André Marques and the improvisation perception workshop in charge of Lea Freire.  In 2019 he attended the SIM program in New York, and took classes with Tony Malaby, Tim Berne, Ralph Alessi among others. He participated in various projects, as instrumentalist arranger and composer, Matías Formica group, Mingus Project, El Domo, Quinteto Ledesma / Alarcón / Edward / Carracedo / Formica, José Perez Vargas Group (JPV), H.u.M.o, among several others.

Amber Navran

Born: October 16, 1989

Amber Navran is a LA based singer, producer, and woodwind player. She is a member of the neo-soul trio Moonchild. With Moonchild she has 4 albums out and tours world wide, opening for acts like Jill Scott, Stevie Wonder, The Internet, and Kamasi Washington. She also has two solo projects out as a producer, and guests frequently on other peoples projects, including Rapsody, 9th Wonder, R+R=NOW, Chris Dave and Daniel Crawford.

Zhivko Vasilev

Born: April 26, 1991

Zhivko Vasilev is one of the most popular Bulgarian kaval players. He is well known for his experiments with the kaval and the constant seeking for unexplored paths in music. Thanks to his experimental spirit he is constantly driven to combine traditional kaval sound with different western styles such as jazz, funk, latin, latin jazz, pop, electronic music and many more. The result of this incredible symbiosis is an exotic and unique style that he constantly improves. He hails from the Southern city of Smolyan, Bulgaria in the heart of the Rhodopi mountains. He inherited his love of music from his father and began his early training on the kaval at the NUI Dobri Hristov music school in Varna, Bulgaria

MarieVeronique Bourque

Born: May 21, 1968

Marie-Véronique (MV) Bourque, an extremely talented artist from Saskatchewan, is not afraid to think and act outside the box. Her original songs and unique interpretations of jazz standards (by flute and voice) pair beautifully with her musical genre that can be described as ‘Velvet tuxedos and dry martini’.

Featured artist in a double bill with Derrick Gardner during the 2022 YYC International Jazz Days Festival in Calgary and the 2022 Saskatchewan International Jazz Festival in Saskatoon, Marie-Véronique was a nominee for the 2021 Trille Or and the 2021 Saskatchewan Music Awards. She is also one of the winners of the 2021 Jazz Flute Big Band competition organized by the National Flute Association.

Joyce Spencer

Joyce Spencer is a distinguished saxophonist, flutist, and vocalist originating from Dallas, Texas, whose musical journey reflects a rich tapestry of influences and genres. With a versatile repertoire that spans traditional and contemporary jazz, classical, R&B, funk, fusion, blues, pop, and Gospel/Christian music, Joyce's artistry is a testament to her diverse musical upbringing. This extensive background has not only enhanced her performance capabilities but has also fortified her skills in music composition, allowing her to create engaging and memorable musical experiences.

With mastery over the soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones, as well as the flute and her vocal talents, Joyce captivates audiences with her ability to transition seamlessly between lively tunes, smooth jazz, and heartfelt ballads. Her performances have graced numerous venues, including music festivals, concerts, church gatherings, and corporate events across the United States, where she has had the privilege of collaborating with notable acts such as Yarbrough & Peoples, i.Tina (Tina Turner Tribute Band), Satin Dolls, Jazz in Pink, and her band, Joyce Spencer & Expressions which includes her Sade Tribute Show.

Makanda Ken McIntyre

Born: September 7, 1931

World-renowned multi-instrumentalist, composer, orchestrator and educator Makanda Ken McIntyre was a tireless musical innovator for nearly half a century, with 12 albums and more than 600 compositions and arrangements to his credit. His works include compositions for woodwind quartets, chamber ensembles, jazz bands, and full orchestra, as well as hundreds of lead sheets. He composed ballads, calypsos, bebop, avant-garde and the blues. Makanda was known primarily for leading his own ensembles — performing on alto saxophone, flute, bass clarinet, oboe and bassoon — and being proficient on more than 16 instruments, including bass, drums and piano

Faris Ishaq

Born: May 26, 1993

A World-Renowned Palestinian Nay Master, Global Jazz Flutist, and Composer. Known for his virtuosity of the ancient flutes “Nay” and an expectational artistry that enabled him to develop a unique instrumental setting, in which he plays the Nay Flute while accompanying himself on leg-percussion and frame drum simultaneously. In today's modern musical landscape, he is on a mission to unlock the maximum potential of the Nay. While facing stigma often associated with its perceived limitations, he's been able to defy such expectations, performing in demanding idioms such as jazz and other world music traditions. In 2021, Faris has released a solo album entitled “NAY: Nature Addresses You”, in which with it has performed in major World Music and Jazz Festivals such as the London Jazz Festival and Panama Jazz Festival

Daniel Borgegård Älgå

Born: January 3, 1975

Multi-instrumentalist (sax/clarinet/flute/keyboards/electronics) working in the field of experimental jazz/improv. Living in Stockholm. New release with band Rekon - https://rekon.bandcamp.com/releases https://open.spotify.com/album/5au3kUG2iGbhIIGY49tJuF?si=0io4aHu9Rg-mD1sAh2a93A