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Seeley & Baldori

These Detroit natives are a blues/jazz piano duo that plays boogie woogie much like Meade Lux Lewis and Pete Johnson/Albert Ammons. They just played Birdland and the Rex. Bob Seeley is known as one the greatest boogie woogie piano players in the world. He played with Meade Lux Lewis for years. Bob Baldori played with Detorit band the Woolies who scored a hit with their cover of "who do you love." Bob has been playing piano and harp with Chuck Berry since 1967. Together they represent a style of music that is rich in heritage. Check out their music and the rest of their bio on the website: www.boogiebob.com

Vadim Neselovskyi

Born: November 8, 1977

The Los Angeles Times has praised Neselovskyi’s “extraordinary playing” while The Guardian (UK) has called him “the most promising of the young improvisers.” All About Jazz recognized his singular versatility, referring to him as “a strong pianist [as well as] a composer who blends form and freedom in new ways.”

Those diverse talents have attracted the attention of revered artists crossing the boundaries of genre, including legendary vibraphonist Gary Burton, who famously enlisted Neselovskyi for his acclaimed Generations Quintet; the prestigious Graz Philharmoniker, which performed his composition “Prelude for Vibes” on their New Year’s program; iconoclastic composer/saxophonist John Zorn, who invited Neselovskyi to contribute to The Book Beriah, the final installment of his quarter-century Masada project; and French horn/alphorn pioneer Arkady Shilkloper, a profound influence with whom the pianist now shares a longstanding duo collaboration.

wilson somers

Born: February 28, 1955

Somers' Style Influenced by the Jazz Piano Greats

The jazz piano artistry of Wilson Somers flowered during his tenure (1986-1999) as housepianist and band leader for the former Rodney Square Club of Wilmington, Delaware. Itwas during that time that he developed his elegant style of jazz.

Somers' jazz style influences include jazz piano greats Duke Ellington,Dave Brubeck,Nat Cole andOscar Peterson.

Photos Copyright © Herman Leonard Photography L.L.C.

Somers' Work Includes Documentaryand Motion Picture Sound Tracks

In 1999, Somers was approached by Delaware film producer Sharon Kelly Baker ofTeleduction to record piano scores for documentaries on Delaware visual artists.

Tom Wetmore

“An asset to the age of modern music” (Vardan Ovsepian), Tom Wetmore is an innovative pianist, composer, and bandleader working in the New York City area. Since 2005, Tom has been a regular on the NYC scene, performing in clubs and other venues from Harlem to Brooklyn (and everything in between)--leading a variety of top-flight groups, including his traditional jazz piano trio and genre-defying sextet, the Tom Wetmore Electric Experiment. His debut album The Desired Effect (2011), released on Crosstown Records, embraces the strikingly eclectic nature of his musical sensibilities. Borrowing just as much from Bach as from Miles Davis, Tom has long embraced the pursuit of that rare breed of musical expression that defies musical boundaries

Juergen Kleischmann

Born: January 19, 1969

Aisha HR

Aisha is almost ten years-old when she begins to follow private lessons of music and classical piano; Aisha, enrolls, therefore, to "G. Gershwin School" in Padova, and follows, for two years, the jazz courses of M° Sergio Pietruschi. In the years 1998/99, Aisha was admitted to the Jazz Department of "Sweelinck Conservatory" of Amsterdam; she transfers, therefore, in Holland and follows, in this prestigious institution, courses of ear-training, theory and harmony, arrangement and improvisation. In 2000, Aisha returns to Italy and becomes student of M° Paolo Birro, of which she follows the teachings for three years

Nina Beck

Born: October 28, 1955

These recent statements from several industry pros could sum it up "in a nutshell" about Nina Beck's piano playing and singing: "With so much jazz mistaking excess for invention and hyperactivity for dynamism, Nina Beck and her groups display genuine heart with no bells and whistles. Nina is a pianist/singer worthy of much more attention." -Roger Crane, Jazz Writer for such publications as Jazz Improv and All About Jazz. "You're very good, and you know how to swing. I can't say that about every pianist; but you definitely can swing." -Marty Harris, prominent pianist/recording artist. "Nina Beck is a polished jazz pianist with absolute pitch. Beck is a solid performer who knows all the tunes and plays them superbly." -John Gilbert, Staff Writer for Sony/Columbia Records, Euro Club De Jazz, All About Jazz, and JazzReview.com Magazine.

Joe Paice

Joe Paice is a pianist based in the UK. He was born in Bristol and has also managed projects for Jazz Services.

Brenda Earle Stokes

Born: October 22, 1976

Brenda Earle Stokes is a rare jazz artist with a true command of both the voice and the piano.  Hailed as “a breezy delight” by Time Out New York, Brenda’s music is rooted in the jazz tradition with influences ranging from Brazilian music to music theater and rock radio.

As a bandleader she has toured clubs and festivals across the US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia and has released 6 albums own her own label.  Widely considered to be one of the top singer/pianists in the field, Stokes is back with her first album of completely original songs.

In her latest album Motherhood, Brenda shares the journey of motherhood with songs exploring identity, fear, expectations, body image, friendship and growth.  Rooted in her native language of jazz, Stokes drew additional inspiration from singer-songwriters, music theater, spoken word and 1960s protest songs.  Each song is richly orchestrated by a four-piece ensemble jazz ensemble which provides an energetic backdrop for Stokes’ material which is at once honest, thought provoking and laced with humor.

Jim DeSalvo

Born: May 17, 1947

Jim DeSalvo was raised in Yonkers, New York, and was introduced to music at an early age by his father, trumpeter and bandleader Conrad "Connie" DeSalvo. While still a teenager, Jim mastered thousands of standards and logged countless hours on the bandstand playing club dates with vocalists and dance bands. In his later high school years, Jim began studying with Johnny Knapp, famous for his work with Tal Farlow's trio, instilling a precocious bebop proficiency.

After graduating, Jim enrolled at New York College of Music. While in school he became acquainted with fellow students Kenny Dorham and Ahmed Abdul-Malik, and began receiving attention for his unique synthesis of the styles of the great pianists of the time, most notably Bill Evans, whose music Jim holds in particularly high regard.