Results for "Hard Bop"

Gavriel Micah

I play trumpet in Denver. Most of what I write is instrumental and built around Jewish diaspora melodies, some traditional and some my own. I treat them the way a jazz group treats standards: the tune stays as it came to me, and the harmony and the solos do the work.

I record, mix and master at home, in a room I call the Shack, in Centennial, Colorado. My first album, Songs I Found, comes out 4 December 2026.

A. Christopher Johnson

Born: January 29, 1974

Professional Freelance Modern Jazz Session Drummer - New York City Metro Area

Phone:(845) 901-4072-Email: [email protected]

Since 2010, I have maintained a distinguished career as a freelance session musician in the New York City metropolitan area. Although skilled on all jazz sub-genres, I  specialize in hard-swinging Hard Bop.

Highly regarded by bandleaders and fellow musicians for my signature funky swing and impeccable rhythmic feel, I bring professional reliability and deep musicality to every studio session and live performance. 

Austin Di Pietro

Luciano Soriano

Born: May 18, 2006

Luciano Soriano is a trombonist and composer/arranger based in New York City, NY. Luciano is interested in all types of music and art forms and derives his creativity from everything he encounters. He is a commissioned composer for the Juilliard School Green Club, where he is currently pursuing his BM in Jazz Trombone. He leads his own quintet, and has recently released his debut record, "New Places, Old Faces".

Luciano gives back to the community through holding clinics at high schools around his hometown, running jam sessions geared toward cultivating community, and by teaching privately.

Karolis Šarkus

Born: January 3, 1998

Karolis Šarkus (28) is a Lithuanian jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger shaping a bold contemporary jazz voice in Europe. His music blends lyrical melodies, modern harmony, and cinematic textures with emotional depth and strong narrative flow — rooted in jazz tradition, driven by exploration.

He studied jazz in the USA and Amsterdam, developing a refined and expressive personal style. His debut album Palette of Feelings (2021) introduced his artistic world to a wider audience, earning critical acclaim for its emotional depth and distinctive melodic writing.

Winner of Italy’s Premio Internazionale Massimo Urbani (2021), recipient of Lithuania’s Young Performing Artist Prize (2022), and a member of the Euroradio Jazz Orchestra (2023), Karolis continues to expand contemporary jazz through original music, collaborations, and international performances.

Paul Silbergleit

Paul Silbergleit is a Milwaukee-based jazz guitarist, bandleader, composer, educator, and author. Straight-ahead in style, he bears the influence of figures such as Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, Pat Metheny, Pat Martino, and Kenny Burrell.

Paul has performed with a wide array of jazz luminaries such as Melvin Rhyne, Phil Woods, Benny Golson, Tierney Sutton, Jon Faddis, Richie Cole, Brian Lynch, David Hazeltine, and Jack McDuff, to name just a few. A member of area jazz supergroup We Six, he has also worked with notable institutions like the Milwaukee Repertory Theater and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. His critically acclaimed albums Silberglicity, My New Attitude, and January all heavily feature his own compositions, while The Hidden Standard shows off his arranging skills with an amazing variety of reimagined familiar tunes in a sextet setting. His latest release, The Stillness of July (Calligram), presents a mix of unique originals and arrangements, and showcases the great chemistry of the long-running Paul Silbergleit Trio lineup with bassist Clay Schaub and drummer Devin Drobka.

Danny Gatton

Born: September 4, 1945

Danny Gatton (full name Daniel Wood Gatton Jr.) was an American virtuoso guitarist renowned for his extraordinary technical skill and his ability to seamlessly blend multiple genres, including blues, rockabilly, jazz, country, and more. He often described his style as "redneck jazz," a term reflecting his fusion of country roots with jazz improvisation and other influences.

Born on September 4, 1945, in Washington, D.C., Gatton began playing guitar at age nine, influenced by his father (a rhythm guitarist) and early exposure to legends like Les Paul. Largely self-taught after brief lessons, he developed an incredible ear and technique. By his teens, he was performing in bands like the Offbeats (1960–1964), playing jazz and other styles. He later worked as a session musician in Nashville, returned to the D.C. area, and built a reputation through local clubs and bands.

Matt Ingeneri

Matt Ingeneri is a renowned Jazz guitarist based in Washington, DC, celebrated for his performances at festivals and prestigious venues around the globe, including China, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Known for infusing The Great American Songbook with bluesy elements of Hard Bop and Soul Jazz, Matt captivates audiences with his dynamic style.

“Matt Ingeneri plays Jazz guitar in the classic style of Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, and early George Benson." – Time Out Magazine

Deeply rooted in Washington DC’s vibrant Hard Bop tradition, Matt’s trio was a staple at the historic Bohemian Caverns Club, a venue graced by Jazz legends such as Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and Charlie Parker. Matt has showcased his talents at the DC Jazz Festival, Boston Arts Festival, China's West Meets East Festival, and the JazzKif and Ca Swing a Kin festivals in Africa. His international performances have also included The Piano Man Jazz Club in New Delhi, No Black Tie in Kuala Lumpur, Jazz@Southbridge in Singapore, and the Blue Note bar in Guangzhou, China.

Gabe Katell

Hailing from upstate New York, Gabe started performing after high school with the Albany State Big Band. Upon moving to California, he performed in Glendale’s Jazz Society Big Band, the Sonny Phillips Ensemble, the Kevin Hiatt Big Band, Gabe’s own quartet, the Jack Lantz Big Band, the Harry Selvin Big Band, the Conejo Jazz Orchestra, “Saxtravaganza,” the Late Nite Big Band, the Groovin’ Easy Big Band, Soul Expressions and the Jazz Express Sextet. He has studied with jazz notables Nick Brignola, Bobby Shew and Dan Higgins.

Ron Gonzalez

Ron Gonzalez is a seasoned jazz guitarist bringing the authentic sound of New York City's jazz scene to the Hudson Valley.

Based near Beacon, NY, Ron delivers compelling performances of straight-ahead post-bop, Latin jazz, soul jazz, and blues.

A graduate of the New School Jazz Program (1992), Ron studied under jazz legends including Jim Hall, Joe Chambers, Buster Williams, Andrew Cyrille, and Gene Bertoncini. Before moving to the Hudson Valley, he spent 15 years as a professional musician in New York City, performing at iconic venues including the Blue Note NYC, the Village Gate, and Smalls, collaborating with renowned musicians such as Ted Curson, Dave Douglas, Patience Higgins, and many others.