Results for "jazz"

Robert Castelli

Born: April 7

Born into a family of drummers (a grandfather, two uncles & his father), Robert learned the basics from his father, who, along with his Uncle, were lifetime members of the NYC Musicians Union, AFM Local 802.

By high school, having started private lessons as well as classes in music theory, he was playing professionally all over the NY/Tri-State area. He went on to study Theory & Composition, Piano, Guitar, Orchestra Percussion & Drums at the Westchester Conservatory of Music, State University of NY at New Paltz, and Drummers Collective NYC. Over the years he has studied with some of the most well known drummers in New York & the world including, Ed Soph, Gary Chester, Kim Plainfield, Tony “Thunder” Smith, Robbie Gonzalez, Robbie Ameen, Horacio el Negro Hernandez, and Joe Ascione

Grammophon Jazzband

Active since: January 1, 2010

Grammophon Jazzband - Erstklassige Musik und hochwertigen Sound für das perfekte Event! Wir begeistern mit unserem Mix aus Jazz, Pop und Soul. Unsere Musik ist zeitlos, unser Stil einzigartig. Ganz gleich ob Firmenfeier, Hochzeit, Geburtstag, Business Event oder Jubiläum - Wir verleihen Ihrer Veranstaltung die passende musikalische Untermalung. Buchen sie keine gewöhnliche Cover Band, Tanzband oder Partyband sondern unser hochwertiges, exklusives Entertainment mit Profimusikern. www.grammophon-jazzband.de Als perfektes Quartett sorgen Grammophon für eine besondere und dezente Atmosphäre

Frank Bond

Born: March 13, 1956

A veteran of the Vancouver Canada music scene, Frank Bond's interest in music started at an early age. Picking up the guitar by age 11 Frank started lessons at the first school he attended. With a hunger to learn more Frank took lessons from local music teacher Faust Pinto. As well as learning piano this is where he was taught the basics of music composition and creating music in various styles. Other early music endeavours included learning flute for school band and backing the school choir on guitar. During junior and senior school years Frank took advantage of immersing himself in as many different bands as possible thus opening the door to start playing professionally by age 16

Ninna Milner

Born: May 25, 1961

Danish singer Ninna Milner is strongly influenced by her deep interest in spiritualism, existential reflections and music as a transcendent for higher knowledge and awareness. As a present figure in Danish jazz for more than 30 years she has released 5 albums in her own name. Among which Songs for Sentient Beings (2016) that was acclaimed on the top-10 list of best jazz albums by Danish newspaper Berlingske and received a 5-star review with the words: classy lyrics and melodic music […] timeless jazz with singer-songwriter ingredients and a relaxed swing. Ninna Milner explains about the album Treasures Of The Heart (2020): The album is based upon the idea that it’s through the heart that we can experience the deepest levels of sympathy, empathy and compassion

Ruth Davies

Photos on the Steinway grand in Ruth's living room reflect her musical career. Several pictures get one's attention. Her mother, a music teacher, inspired Ruth to earn a music Bachelor of Arts degree. Mom poses with Dad in front of a venerable Harley Davidson motorbike. There's a group of young musicians glowing during a workshop. Ruth embracing Toots Thielemans in a Baku caravansary. Ruth playing at Bill Clinton's inauguration. Ruth hamming it up with singer Jackie Ryan and composer Amina Figarova. Some photos include celebrities or famous musicians. Others simply grab one's interest. What a life Ruth has had! Ruth has performed with such jazz and blues greats as Keb' Mo', Charles Brown, Clark Terry, John Lee Hooker, Bonnie Raitt, Jay McShann, Van Morrison, Maria Muldaur, Junior Mance, Barbara Morrison, Etta Jones, Terry Gibbs, Jimmy Witherspoon, and Little Jimmy Scott. Her discography (including several Platinum and Grammy-winning CDs) covers various jazz and blues styles as well as movie soundtracks

Claes Janson

Born: July 30, 1947

Claes Janson is one of Sweden's truly broad-based artist, if not a jack of many trades. He sings rhythm and blues, jazz and songs, he interprets the popular versifiers Cornelis Vreeswijk,Povel Ramel, Carl Michael Bellman and Evert Taube, he's part of everything from small groups to big bands including such well known ones as Good Morning Blues, Ohman&Janson VSOP and Velvet Boys. Through the past 30 years he has also collaborated with Sandvik Big Band, Mel Lewis Orchestra,Stockholm Jazz Orchestra, Norrbotten Big Band,Monday Night Big Band, Bohuslan Big Band, Nogenja, NDR Big Band Hamburg, BRT Big Band Bryssel, Danish Radio Big Band,Georg Riedel,Arne Domnerus, Nils Landgren, Ulf Wakenius, Joe Newman, Harry Edison, Hank Crawford, Red Mitchell, Eddie Harris, Jimmy Witherspoon, Georgie Fame and others

Rotem Sivan

Rotem Sivan’s guitar skills are heralded across the globe. The New York Times has praised him as “more than a very good young guitar player.” Downbeat Magazine has called him “a remarkable talent."

Rotem completed his studies in both classical composition and jazz performance with honors in Tel Aviv University and at The New School in NYC. Rotem tours with his band most of the year playing in world- renowned festivals and clubs. He has performed in countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Poland, Slovenia, Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Israel, UK, Canada and India among others, and has given workshops around the world in top universities and schools.

Benjamin Thiebault

French pianist and composer Benjamin Thiebault has performed on the stages of renowned jazz clubs and on several international recordings and tours. His first album “Emergence” was released in 2020 and can be found on all streaming platforms.

Travis Brant

Born: November 29, 1974

Travis Brant is an American drummer, composer, co-founder of the band Axon Radio, and Billboard / Mediabase Top 40 recording artist.

Allen C. Paul

Born: June 1, 1974

Allen C. Paul, pianist, educator and author, began learning the piano at the age of 3, taught by his mother, an elementary music teacher. A graduate of the University of Miami School of Music in Jazz Piano, he has since performed both locally and internationally, working closely with myriad top-tier artists as a musical director and accompanist. He has worked with and appeared on stage with artists such as Miki Howard, Betty Wright, Raheem Devaughn, Jaguar Wright, Mike Phillips, Rhonda Thomas, Anthony David, Algebra Blessett, Chantae Cann and many others. He also worked in theater alongside award winning singer and actor Chestor Gregory in his hit musical “The Eve of Jackie” in 2017