Results for "New York Jazz"

Barak Mori

Born: 1975

Barak Mori (ברק מורי) is a bassist of rare gravity and grace, known for a sound that is as earthy as it is sophisticated. While his resume is vast, his musical identity was forged in the fires of the New York jazz scene, where he spent nearly two decades not just performing, but helping to shape the sound of a generation.

Mori's career is defined by deep, enduring musical brotherhoods. He is best known as the rhythmic anchor for his closest contemporaries: trumpeter Avishai Cohen and saxophonist Eli Degibri. Far more than a sideman, Mori has been a core partner in their artistic evolution, recording seminal albums and touring the world's major festivals as part of their inner circles.

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Cynthia Rafaella

Born: August 14

Emerging from the vibrant 1990s New York jazz scene, vocalist Cynthia Rafaella returns to the spotlight with a fluid, resonant voice that reimagines tradition with modern finesse. Having performed alongside luminaries such as Bill Lee, Juini Booth, Gil Coggins, Winard Harper, Arturo O’Farrill, and Roy Hargrove, she brings a seasoned artistry to the stage infusing classics with an intimate, contemporary perspective. 

Bernell Jones II

Born: March 12, 1998

Originally from Memphis, TN, Bernell Jones II is a NYC-based saxophonist and songwriter. He is known not only for his playing, but also his disruption of the content creation industry in the music sector with his consistent stream of viral music-comedy videos on Instagram and TikTok. 

At age ten, Bernell picked up the saxophone after primarily playing piano for four years. This was a huge turning point in his life. Although he doesn’t consider himself a professional pianist, it aided him in enhancing his compositional skills and his understanding of music. 

His discography showcases a variety of musical influences from his upbringing such as gospel, jazz, blues, r&b, etc. Bernell has worked alongside artists such as Ms. Lauryn Hill , Wyclef Jean, Philip Harper, Julius Rodriguez, and more. He credits his style of writing to the influences his parents played around the house growing up such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson, Maxwell, and Janet Jackson, along with jazz influences such as Roy Hargrove, Miles Davis, and Herbie Hancock. 

Joe Wittman

Born: June 26, 1990

Joe Wittman has been an active member in the NYC jazz scene for over 10 years. In searching for the tone of Kenny Burrell, the feel of Grant Green and the phasing of Jim Hall, Wittman hopes to find something altogether different- himself. He enjoys a raw and earthy approach to guitar, with a maturity beyond his years (to quote what was allegedly on Jim Hall’s business card: “can’t play fast, won’t play loud”). You can catch Joe playing nightly around New York City, playing well thought out sets containing a mixture of songbook standards and original compositions

Keith L. Brown

Born: August 13, 1983

Keith L. Brown is an accomplished composer, educator, and pianist, who has established himself as one of the most sought-after pianists in contemporary jazz. He was born in Memphis, TN, and raised in Knoxville, TN, where he began playing piano and bass at a young age. Keith grew up in a musically inclined family, where both his parents were musicians, and many of his aunts and uncles possessed exceptional musical talent. His father, Donald Brown, is a world-renowned jazz pianist/composer, having performed with many greats, and his mother, Dorothy, is also a pianist who plays various woodwind instruments.

Keith Brown

Born: August 13, 1983

Keith L. Brown is an accomplished composer, educator, and pianist, who has established himself as one of the most sought-after pianists in contemporary jazz. He was born in Memphis, TN, and raised in Knoxville, TN, where he began playing piano and bass at a young age. Keith grew up in a musically inclined family, where both his parents were musicians, and many of his aunts and uncles possessed exceptional musical talent. His father, Donald Brown, is a world-renowned jazz pianist/composer, having performed with many greats, and his mother, Dorothy, is also a pianist who plays various woodwind instruments.

Orian Rose

Born: September 19, 1997

Orian Om Rozenzweig, professionally known as Orian Rose, is a drummer, composer, and record producer based in New York City. He was born on September 19, 1997, in Jerusalem, Israel, and spent his formative years in India from ages 3 to 9, where he learned to play the tabla.

Orian's passion for music led him to pick up the drums at the age of 10, and he quickly developed a prodigious talent for the instrument. He began studying classical piano and theory at the age of 12, further broadening his musical horizons. As a high school student, he attended the Israeli Conservatory of Jazz and Classical Music in Schtriker, Tel Aviv, where he honed his skills in jazz drumming

Kaisa Mäensivu

Kaisa Mäensivu is a Finnish double bass player and composer. She is currently based in New York, where she finished her Master's degree at the highly acclaimed Manhattan School of Music in May 2017. She studied under the guidance of teachers and professors such as Dave Liebman and Jay Anderson. Prior to moving to New York, Kaisa studied at the prestigious Sibelius Academy Jazz Department with professor Jukkis Uotila and Ville Herrala. \

During her career, Kaisa has been awarded multiple awards and grants. In 2018, Kaisa was awarded as the Rising Star at the Pori Jazz Festival

Niebla

Spanish singer and composer Pepa Niebla is renowned for her vocal versatility that has allowed her to be involved in a great variety of projects: from blues, soul and jazz to Cuban son and popular music. Living in Granada, Havana, London and Brussels gave her the opportunity to grow, learn and experiment in different genres. Now, settled in Belgium, Niebla has found her sound and direction as an artist, bringing to life her own compositions and arrangements with her new project: The Pepa Niebla Quintet. 2020 will see the release of Renaissance, Niebla’s first album of original compositions (following her releases Pepa Niebla Project and Pepa Niebla & Ricky Vivar), featuring guitarist Toni Mora, pianist Maxime Moyaerts, double bassist Alex Gilson and award-winning drummer Daniel Jonkers