Results for "Latin Jazz"

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John Damberg

Born: September 27, 1952

John Damberg is a master vibist, marimbist, percussionist,composer, and educator who has enjoyed a successful careerin music spanning 35 years. John currently resides inAnchorage, AK where he is the leader of the John Damberg LatinJazz Quintet, a member of the Jo Ma La Jazz Ensemble, theInstructor of Percussion at the University of Alaska Anchorage,the President and founder of the Alaska Jazz Workshop, a 501(c) (3) community service organization, which promotesappreciation for jazz through performance and educationalclasses. John is an activer performer on the Alaska and PacificNorthwest music scenes

Cassio Vianna

Born: July 30, 1976

Cassio Vianna is a pianist, arranger, music educator, clinician, and an award-winning composer whose work reflects a broad range of musical and cultural influences. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Vianna started his music studies in classical music, while developing his skills as a composer and interpreter of popular music and Brazilian jazz. Between 1993 and 1995, Vianna studied under Hungarian teacher Ian Guest, who had a great impact on Vianna's decision to pursue a career as a composer.

​From 1996 to 2009, Vianna engaged in recording and performing projects in the vibrant Rio de Janeiro music scene, including a successful career with the Brazilian jazz trio Dialeto Brasileiro

Mike Prigodich

Born: March 16, 1970

Mike Prigodich: Pianist, Composer, and Band Leader

Mike Prigodich is a trailblazing jazz fusion pianist, composer, and bandleader whose music defies genre boundaries and embraces complexity with unflinching clarity. Based in Oregon, Prigodich draws inspiration from artists like Chick Corea, Dave Grusin, Yellowjackets, and others, but his sound is unmistakably his own—melding jazz with Latin, rock, and global influences to create emotionally rich, rhythmically daring compositions.

Prigodich made his mark with the release of his acclaimed 2011 debut album, A Stitch in Time, featuring an all-star lineup including Damian Erskine, Reinhardt Melz, and John Nastos. Funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign following a life-altering cancer diagnosis in 2008, the album was both a personal and artistic milestone. His story—of transformation through adversity—has become part of the music’s emotional DNA.

Anthony G Bailey

Born: December 21, 1974

With over 25 yrs. experience playing Trumpet & Flugelhorn, Anthony G. Bailey has performed in Atlanta & all over the Southeastern United States. He joined the African American Philharmonic Orchesta (AAPO) under the direction of John T. Peek in 1997. After three years with the AAPO, he became the lead trumpeter for the orchestra. Working with this group gave him the opportunity to perform with world renowned artists such as The Temptations & The Dells. Recently, Anthony has been on stage with International Recording artist Les Nubians, & has performed (& recorded) with Anthony David. Aside from the AAPO, Anthony works with the Atlanta Community Band, The Bill Braynon Positive Energy Big Band, The West-Side Wind Ensemble, The Clayton Community Jazz Band, vocalist Claudette King (daughter of B.B

John Roth

Born: October, 1957

AJ Weibe

Born: November 10, 1986

Guitarist for Maritzaida on SideHustle Records

Estefano Rodrigo

Born: July 24, 1985

Independent Brazilian artist creating soulful, genre-blending music that speaks to emotion and human connection — crafted to resonate across cultures. Every track tells a story that crosses borders and hearts.

Daniel Pardo

Born: June 27, 1980

Daniel's vibrant programming of classical music mixed with Latin Jazz and World Music engages audiences of all ages! Daniel Pardo, a Colombian/American flutist and former US Military musician, resides in Houston, TX, where he is professor of Flute at Prairie View A&M University. An award winning musician for his arrangement of world music with jazzy harmonies, Daniel is in demand as a presenter/performer in festivals, universities, conferences, and concert series in the US and abroad. His programs include 'The Flute Around the World', 'From Mozart to Corea', and 'Classical Boleros' in a combination of formats from flute and guitar, to flute and rhythm section with strings. His recording of Central American Boleros with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra and rhythm section was released on November 8th 2024.

Charles Gordon