Results for "Latin"

Edgar Van Asselt

Born: August 15, 1970

DIY, on-the-fly and versatility are words that come to mind about pianist, composer, producer and cultural entrepreneur Edgar van Asselt. After completing a bachelor in applied economics he dedicated himself to music. Next to his studies at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague he started gigging, teaching and composing. Later he also started organising his own projects and concerts. Resulting in concert series, tours and a number of well received albums, often in collaboration with other musicians.

As a bandleader and co-leader, pianist, and producer Edgar worked with the likes of David Schnitter, Lucy Woodward, Jorge Vistel, Findley Brothers, Robertinho Silva, Ack van Rooijen, Jorge Rossy and Jeroen Vierdag

Benny Weinbeck

Born: November 25, 1961

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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. 

Anita Donndorff

Born: September 17, 1995

Anita Donndorff is a 26 year-old Argentinean singer. She began her musical journey in 2017, and has become one of the most influential singers in the jazz scene in Buenos Aires. She has performed at some of the most important music venues in Argentina, such as Teatro San Martin, Virasoro Bar, Bebop Club, among others. Anita has also shared the stage with the most important and prestigious musicians of the scene such as Juan Cruz de Urquiza, Hernán Jacinto, Oscar Giunta, among others. She has been an artist in residence at the prestigious Jazz Club Thelonious, having played dozens of shows in the last few years. She has released one album as a solo artist (You Invade All My Dreams, 2021) and three singles (Tus Ojos, 2021; Lo Que Me Queda Por Vivir, 2021; and Herida de Sombras, 2022). She’s now preparing the release of her next album, Thirsty Soul, featuring some of Argentina’s finest musicians, and arrangements and double bass performances by New York mainstay Paul Sikivie.

Jackie Ryan

Jackie teamed with GRAMMY Award winner John Clayton to deliver her chart- topping CD "Listen Here" - a tour de force through a myriad of jazz idioms — from blues and gospel flavored jazz gems, to luscious love songs, a soaring Spanish ballad, a Gershwin classic, pulsating samba rhythms, an original with lyrics penned by GRAMMY/Oscar/Emmy Award winners — all culminating with the title track: a stunning duet with 3-time GRAMMY nominee Gerald Clayton.

"Those who hear her are the fortunate ones," writes Howard Mandel - president, Jazz Journalists Association; "An astonishing contralto voice," (DOWNBEAT), thrilling audiences across the globe with her powerful 3 & 1/2 octave range and her magnetic stage presence - and amassing, along the way, an impressive array of records (three back-to-back #1 CDs on JazzWeek's nationwide chart) and glowing reviews.

Her previous outing - a double CD, "DOOZY" - featured Cyrus Chestnut, Eric Alexander, Jeremy Pelt, Carl Allen, Ray Drummond and Romero Lubambo, garnered universal praise (4-Stars from both DOWNBEAT and AMG), and held the #1 position nationwide on JazzWeek's industry-standard chart for a record-breaking 7 solid weeks

vita Tanga

Vita specializes in "Global Guitar" - improvised music and sounds from around the world played on self-designed guitar. Citizen of People's Republic of Brooklyn, NY, born in Europe to a family from the ex-french oriental colonial empire, this explorer moves between genres, across frontiers and had performed and recorded on 4 continents, from Radio City Music Hall to Le Louvres in Paris - his hometown - as a music performer & composer.

Grupo Los Santos

Grupo los Santos has been together for over 20 years developing a strong following and individual sound, with a patented blend of Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Flamenco and NYC Jazz influences; creating unique, original rumba, samba, and funky acoustic/electric music. Drawing from the traditional/folkloric music of the Americas, played with an open and spontaneous jazz sensibility, the band cuts a very atypical profile in New York's Jazz and Latin Jazz scene. The band's love and individual deep study of these musical traditions has born great fruits, both compositionally and in performance and execution. The sound is coherent, focused and intelligent-the music is both classic and forward-looking at the same time-and the expression is original, soulful, high-energy and transcendent of idiom.

Agustin Uriburu

Rodger Fox

Born: January 7, 1953

Self-directed, enthusiastic educator, with a passionate commitment to student development in learning and performance experience. Lead by example and motivate and encourage people to extend themselves to perform above of their expected skill level. Active team member who effectively collaborates with all levels of staff members and establishes quality relationships with students. Successfully implemented events, from major national and international tours for many artists and bands, through to promotional and performance opportunities for Victoria University groups at the New Zealand School of Music Recorded 36 albums/CDs including two live recordings at the Montreux Jazz Festival, one at the Vanguard Studio’s in New York City which featured premier jazz artists Guitarist John Scofield, Bassist Ron McClure and Trumpeter Tom Harrell, one at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, Concerti featuring New Zealand international acclaimed classical pianist Michael Houstoun and "King of the Blues" featuring Chris Cain plus Other recordings have featured performances by Bobby Shew, Bill Reichenbach, Gary Grant, Bill Cunliffe, Jon Papenbrook,Tom Warrington and Steve Houghton, Randy Crawford, plus a host of New Zealand stars.

Judith Nijland

Born: February 2

Judith is a jazz singer and composer. She likes to create stories and songs. And her concerts are little journeys with food for thought and a lasting smile. FROM CLASSICAL LANGUAGES TO JAZZ Judith is music. Starting at a young age she participated in talent shows with her own songs. The piano at home is often played and used for private try outs and classical lessons. After graduating in Greek and Latin, Judith studied Jazz at the Royal Conservatory in the Hague. She now mainly focusses on writing her own material and creating new versions of old songs. Jazz remains her true love. VOICE AND PERFORMANCE Her clear and warm voice with a wide range is very flexible