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Leo Cox Trio

Active since: October 21, 2005

Rooted in Halifax’s vibrant jazz community, the Leo Cox Trio brings a groove-forward sound shaped by a new generation.

Featuring Leo Cox on bass, Ben Tucker on guitar, and Dante Kierstead on drums, the trio mixes tight musicianship with the open, anything-can-happen energy of today’s jazz. Their sets move fluidly from post-bop to funk and cinematic fusion — always grounded in feel and driven by instinct.

Their weekly Tuesday Night Jazz residency at The Economy Shoe Shop has become a downtown staple, known for evolving sets, originals, and spontaneous sit-ins with local artists.

Kevin Brown

Born: December 26, 1985

Canadian born guitarist Kevin Brown is an accomplished classical and jazz guitarist.  Studying guitar from a young age under his uncle Peter Ulrich and later being inspired by his high school band director Jeff Kula, he has gone on to study and perform with many world-class musicians. 

Brown has a BM in guitar performance from Wheaton College where he studied under Steve Ramsdell, Nicole Mitchell and Audrey Morrison.  Brown also has a MM in Jazz Composition from DePaul University where he studied with Bob Palmieri, Tom Matta, Mark Colby, Ron Perillo and Bob Lark.  Other notable teachers include Canadian guitarists Larry Roy, David Letkemann and Willie Wiebe; additional studies with Chicago guitarists Mike Allemana, Scott Hesse and Fareed Haque; and additional masterclasses with John Patitucci, Steve Coleman, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Rez Abbasi, Gary Smulyan, Gene Bertoncini, Xuefei Yang, Oscar Ghiglia, Anne Waller and Mark Maxwell. 

Mark Barnett

Born: October 6, 1978

Mark Barnett is an independent smooth jazz artist from California whose music blends soulful melodies, modern grooves, and timeless jazz tones. His latest single, “That’s Just The Way It Is,” captures a relaxing, emotional energy designed for listeners who appreciate expressive, feel-good jazz.

Drawing inspiration from greats like George Benson, Grover Washington Jr., Boney James, and Norman Brown, Mark brings warmth, melody, and atmosphere to every track.

His work is released under his label, MBUniversal Productions, and distributed worldwide through RouteNote

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Rick Keller

Born: August 4, 1961

Rick Keller – Saxophonist, Composer, Producer

Rick Keller is an acclaimed saxophonist, composer, producer, and educator whose musical career spans multiple decades and continents. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Keller is a versatile and sought-after instrumentalist, best known for his expertise on woodwinds, his deep understanding of jazz, and his cinematic approach to composition. A master of the saxophone, flute, clarinet, and other woodwinds, Keller has contributed to countless studio recordings, performances, and tours with a diverse array of artists, while also carving out a distinct voice as a solo composer and bandleader.

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About Lorenzo Ditta Follow Profile | Articles | Concerts | Albums | Photos | Similar To | Orbit Results for pages tagged "modern jazz"... Musician Lorenzo Ditta Lorenzo Ditta is an Italian jazz pianist, composer and educator based in Rome. He studied jazz piano at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague and spent nearly ten years living and working in the Netherlands, an experience that played a central role in his musical development. His music is rooted in the jazz tradition while remaining open to contemporary approaches to harmony, form and improvisation. Over the years, his activity has taken him across Europe, North and South America, Australia and Asia, shaping an artistic path influenced by different musical environments and cultures. At the center of his work is a strong interest in interaction, musical dialogue and the balance between written material and spontaneous development. About Dave Mossing Follow Profile | Articles | Concerts | Albums | Photos | Similar To | Orbit Results for pages tagged "modern jazz"... Musician Dave Mossing Born: 1975 Trumpeter Dave Mossing has been an active member of Montreal’s jazz community for over 30 years.  He has performed, recorded and travelled with many of the city’s most renowned musicians and groups including Renee Lee, Oliver Jones, Karen Young, the Juno award winning Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra, Joe Sullivan Big Band and the Orchestre National de Jazz de Montréal just to name a few.  Homesteaders is Mossing’s debut record as a leader, and he is  pleased to be partnered with Bent River Records for this project About Kemuel Roig Follow Profile | Articles | Concerts | Albums | Photos | Similar To | Orbit Results for pages tagged "modern jazz"... Musician Kemuel Roig Born: December 18, 1988 Cuban piano prodigy Kemuel Roig discovered his passion for music at the age of four, laying the foundation for a career that has established him as one of the most versatile and captivating musicians of his generation. At eight, he immersed himself in classical piano and percussion studies at Cuba's prestigious National Vocational School of Art, where he developed the technical mastery and artistic depth that would later catapult him to worldwide fame. Since moving to the United States in 2002, Roig has toured internationally and recorded with an extraordinary roster of legendary artists, including Arturo Sandoval, Al Di Meola, Aymée Nuviola, Chris Potter, Randy Brecker, Alain Pérez, Sammy Figueroa, Giovanni Hidalgo, Marcos Vidal, and Abraham Laboriel, among many others. About Thierry DeJean Follow Profile | Articles | Concerts | Albums | Photos | Similar To | Orbit Results for pages tagged "modern jazz"... 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