Results for "Latin Jazz"

OB Succari

OB Succari, a talented percussionist and composer, has made significant contributions to the world of music through his innovative and captivating performances. Hailing from Panama, a country renowned for its rich musical heritage, Succari's early exposure to diverse musical traditions laid a solid foundation for his artistic journey.

In 2001, Succari relocated to Michigan, bringing with him a wealth of musical knowledge and a passion for sharing his culture. His percussion work, especially on the congas, is distinguished by a unique blend of Afro-Caribbean, Brazilian beats, Panamanian folklore, and Detroit jazz. This fusion results in a distinctive sound that is both vibrant and enchanting. Succari’s compositions are celebrated for their dynamic rhythms and joyful melodies, captivating audiences and critics alike.

Cody Navarro

Cody's voice is a time machine to the past. The 1920s to the 1970s to be exact. Frequently entertaining corporate events as well as weddings and private parties, the crooner has an uncanny familiarity with genres across the board. With an intoxicating blend of Jazz Standards, Ragtime Blues, classic Country, and classic Latin tunes, Cody will provide the soundtrack for unforgettable dreams and memories.

Telmo Fernandez

Telmo Fernandez is a Spanish Guitarist, Songwriter and Arranger. With an eclectic style of his own his work goes from the classic guitar-organ-drums trio to larger ensembles. Based in the tradition of B.A.M and Latin music, he has written and arranged from Latin tunes to RnB as well as straight ahead Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop and Afro Cuban Music.

Deeply rooted in the sounds of the 70´s he adds a contemporary flavor of his own to the music. His influences go from legendary guitarists like Grant Green and Wes Montgomery to iconic artists such as Roy Ayers, Mongo Santamaría, Albert King, James Brown, Elio Revé or Pacho Alonso.

Diane Marino

Born: October 20

"Romance in the Dark" on all streaming and online retail platforms:

"Romance In The Dark"  (M&M) 2024  Sets a romantic mood with
a collection of 4 recently recorded songs: “Romance In The Dark, Trust In Me - So In Love - I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know”, as well as 6 remixed and remastered songs, “Out Of This World - Speaking Of Happiness - The Jazz In You - You Don’t Know What Love Is – also, “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye and Yes I’m Ready” featuring Houston Person.

Jimmy Hobson

Born: June 9, 1952

Drums are as fascinating to me now as in my first ten years of life - Unable to look away from the Sears catalog drum page under my bed covers & to this day catching myself staring at the drums on stage or in the studio.

My first snare drum arrived Christmas day 1965... seven days later the neighbors gave me a practice pad to keep the noise down.

As a beginner I had great difficulty with the rules, grammar and logic of "How to play drums"  which in my childhood A.D.D. state put a limitation on my creative spirit. Questions like "Why does the dominate hand have to hit the ride cymbal? Can't I hit any drum whenever I want as long as the time keeps flowing? Fortunately this incomprehension was a lucky youthful gift - Unconsciousnessly I kept pretty good linear time with my movements around the drums connecting to a groove.

Stardust Big Band

Active since: 1992

Stardust Big Band is the North Olympic Peninsula’s premier big band jazz ensemble made up of the top jazz musicians in the region. Christine Moon sings top hits from the Great American Songbook.

Stardust Big Band is a 17-piece jazz ensemble with vocalist that has delighted audiences throughout the Puget Sound region. Based in Sequim, WA, the band prides itself on creating a quality musical product for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy.

Stardust’s roster includes veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces bands, the Port Angeles and Port Townsend Symphony Orchestras, music educators, and other professional musicians.

Tony SingingEagle

Born: February 4, 1952

As a composer, my strongest desire is for people to hear my music. For only when it is heard for the first time, does it begin to breathe and become alive. But I also recognize the need to say a little bit about myself. So just who is Tony SingingEagle?

At the time of writing these words, I have walked this earth for 70 winters. I count winters, as my Native ancestors did (not years). My grandfather was full blood Oglala Lakota, born around 1900 near Pine Ridge, South Dakota. My halfbreed father did not know much of the ways of our people, but he made sure I knew where I came from. However, it was not until my 33rd winter that I began to fully understand–and embrace–the fact that I was Native. In 1996, I made a personal commitment to learn (and live) the ways of my people, particularly the Lakota spirituality, culture and language. My name in Lakota is Waŋblí Wálowaŋ (SingingEagle) and references the story of a golden eagle who watched over a Lakota camp and cried out when danger was near, in order to protect the people. It was gifted me in a sacred naming ceremony by a Quahadi Comanche elder/medicine man in 1997.

Georgie Aué

Georgie Aué is a piano player, vocalist and songwriter. Her music is a melting pot of musical styles, including jazz and blues with a focus in Brazilian jazz.

A graduate of the Bachelor of Music degree in Performance from the Elder Conservatorium in Adelaide, Georgie performs regularly in Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide at some of Australia’s best venues and cites her artistic influences as Elis Regina, The Beatles, AC Jobim, Stevie Wonder, and Norah Jones.

She’s also performed at various festivals including the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Cabaret Fringe Festival playing to sell-out audiences with shows A Norah Jones Tribute, A Day In The Life – The Beatles and Come to Brazil.

Greg Diamond

Born: March 23, 1977

Greg Diamond is a prolific guitarist, composer, and recording artist from New York City.   Touted as “a rising star in the NewYork jazz scene" by All About Jazz and a “composer of great maturity and genius” by Latin Jazz Network, he has created his own niche with an innovative and eclectic to composition paired with remarkable instrumental versatility.

Since 2008 he has released five albums in various formats. His work encompasses a broad spectrum of genres such as, contemporary and Afro-Latin jazz, blues, Americana, Latin American folk traditions, classical, funk, hip-hop, and jamband among many others.

Jeryl Johnston

Born: July 17, 1979

Originally from Oregon, Jeryl has completed a Master of Music degree in composition from Brooklyn College, City University of New York, and a Bachelor of Music Degree at the University of Oregon School of Music with dual majors in Piano Performance and Music Theory.

While in Oregon, she began studying Afro-Cuban music, an undertaking which has taken her on an adventure that has so far included multi-year freelance tenures in both Los Angeles and New York City.  In Los Angeles she performed predominantly with “Orquesta Son Mayor,” also performing with “Johnny Polanco y su Conjunto Amistad” and others.  As a member of these ensembles, she played regularly at venues such as The Conga Room, The Mayan, The Getty Center, Los Angeles County Museum of Art and others.