Results for "jazz funk"

David Najera Gonzalez

Born: June 27, 1998

David Najera Gonzalez is a Mexican drummer, composer and educator currently based in NYC. In 2017, at the age of 19, he moved to NYC to pursue a career in music performance. He got a Bachelor's degree from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and a Master's from Queens College. He was mentored by world class musicians such as Dennis Mackrel, Eric McPherson and Antonio Hart. David released his first project as a bandleader, Patos, in February 2024. The song “Give It a Chance” was featured as Song Of The Day in All About Jazz online magazine. The 8 piece band got extensive radio play at stations in Mexico: Horizonte Jazz FM, Radio IPN and Jalisco Radio

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Reuben Paterson

Born: March 14, 2013

Chris Aschman

Born: February 1, 1986

Trumpeter/steelpan musician Chris Aschman enjoys a multi-faceted career as a performer, educator, studio musician, and arranger. Currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he brings a special versatility to the many ensembles he performs with. 

A Baltimore native, Chris segued to Philadelphia to study jazz trumpet at the University of the Arts with John Swana and George Rabbai in 2004. Since this time he has enjoyed a diverse career, having shared the stage with Paquito D’Rivera, Stanley Clarke, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Bakithi Kumalo, Chaka Khan, Kool and the Gang, Andy Narell, Guster, Father John Misty, The O’Jays, The Boxtops, G Love and Special Sauce, Lotus, Dopapod, Tauk, and many others. He has performed at venues such as Philadelphia's Verizon Hall, The National Cathedral in Washington DC, the Queens Park Savannah in Port of Spain Trinidad, Iridium (NYC), Smalls (NYC), The Jazz Standard (NYC), The Herbst Theatre (SF), August Hall (SF), The Independent (SF), The Black Cat (SF), Yoshi's Oakland, and more. 

Bob Schlesinger

Pianist and composer Bob Schlesinger unveils his highly anticipated debut album as a leader, Falling From Earth. A project that began in 2018 and was nearly sidelined by the pandemic, the album now emerges as a fully realized statement featuring an all-star lineup: legendary guitarist Mike Stern, former Bill Evans bassist Eddie Gomez, in-demand drummer Billy Drummond, as well as bassist Kevin Axt, drummer Steve Hass, and others. Originally recorded in two sessions—at Sear Sound in New York City and Coupe Studios in Boulder—Schlesinger’s vision was initially slated for release in 2020. However, as the world came to a standstill, he seized the opportunity to reevaluate and refine the material alongside engineer-producer John March. 

Dré Matsumoto

Born: June 21, 1972

Dré Matsumoto (aka André Marcel Ajamu Akinyele) is an American-Canadian residing in Yokohama. The bassist and multi-instrumentalist is known for his jazz-fusion-funk. His inspirations include Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, and Ron Carter, to name a few. He was born in San Pablo, California as André Marcel Wilson, and changed his name to André Marcel Ajamu Akinyele in 2004. Why the name Dré Matsumoto? He stated that “Dré is half my name André, and Matsumoto is a Japanese name that I love the sound of.” A native of the San Francisco bay area, he currently resides in Toronto, Ontario Canada and Yokohama, Kanagawa Japan

Aiskander

Born: September 12, 1973

Aiskander is a Polish jazz composer, arranger, reharmonizer, guitarist, improviser, and music producer. He is the founder of the Wrocław-based vocal and instrumental ensemble Mistrz Allegro and the creator and owner of the independent Polish record label illumination Music. His artistic activity focuses primarily on instrumental jazz-funk, jazz fusion, and world music.

Driven by a constant desire to refine and expand his creative process, Aiskander began developing original material early in his career. In mid-2009, he released his debut solo album Tysięczna część radości. The opening tracks—Róża wiatrów, Fantazja, along with twelve other compositions built around the melodic sound of the classical guitar—outlined a musical direction he would continue to explore in subsequent releases.

DayRide

Active since: 2025

Formed by Conrad Henderson and Robert Bratetich, this fusion band blends technical mastery in an exciting blend of Jazz-Rock Fusion, Latin and Funk styles. 

The lineup features Sam Aliano (Gongzilla, CAB, Tony MacAlpine) on drums, a powerhouse percussionist known for his dynamic rhythms here, and in the U.S. for over twenty years; Robert Bratetich, (Lattuada/Bratetich Guitar Duo, RPM, Tabula Rasa). A guitar virtuoso showcasing intricate solos and expansive styles on both electric and nylon string guitars. Conrad Henderson, (Mother Gong/Alex Nettlebeck/Rumberos) a bass guitar master whose deep grooves and virtuosity provide the the solid foundation of the group; and Konrad Olszewski, a classically trained pianist whose mastery of classical as well as jazz brings a sophisticated, and melodic layer to the band.

David Garfield

David Garfield has been driven by the same mission statement since moving from his hometown of St. Louis to Los Angeles as a teenager in the early '70s: “I make music.” Fully living up to this vision and in more expansive ways over the past few decades, the multi-talented keyboardist, composer, arranger and recording artist has established himself an eclectic force of musical nature. At any given point during his career—and often at the same time—he has been a renowned songwriter, producer, bandleader (of Los Angeles based contemporary world jazz collectives Karizma and Los Lobotomys), arranger, recording artist, record label owner (Creatchy Records), session and touring musician, musical director and composer of various commissioned themes for global organizations.

Jonas Shofler

Born: December 19, 2002

Jonas Shofler is a jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger based in Boulder, Colorado. He leads the Jonas Shofler Quartet, known for delivering lively and versatile performances. The quartet's repertoire spans a wide range of jazz styles, allowing them to adapt their performances to be either energetic and prominent or subtle and ambient, depending on the occasion.

In addition to his live performances, Shofler has shared his music through various platforms, showcasing his skills as both a performer and composer. He also maintains a presence on social media, where he shares insights into his musical journey and engages with his audience.