Results for "straight ahead jazz"

Julian Wittich 紀安

Born: June 12, 1999

Julian Wittich (b. 1999) is a Taiwanese-Dutch bassist and composer based in Taipei/New York City. Born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, Julian studied at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in The Netherlands. He has established himself in both the Taiwanese jazz and pop scenes, recording and performing with world-class artists such as 張惠妹 aMEI, 林俊傑 JJ Lin, 9m88, 黃宣 YELLOW, 陳若玗 Jo-yu Chen, 蔡雯慧 Wen-hui Tsai, and 許郁瑛 Yuying Hsu, with performances at the 金曲獎 Golden Melody Awards, 兩廳院 Taipei National Theater and Concert Hall, 浪人祭 Vagabond Festival, Taichung Jazz Festival, and Taipei Jazz Festival. 

Alessandro Florio

Alessandro Florio is an Italian jazz guitarist, composer, educator, and bandleader whose work bridges the rich tradition of jazz with a distinctive contemporary voice. Over the course of his career, he has established himself as an internationally active artist, performing throughout Europe, the United States, and Asia alongside some of the most respected figures in jazz.

In 2026, Florio released Controra Avenue, recorded in New York with acclaimed saxophonist Troy Roberts, Kyle Koehler and Carmen Intorre Jr. Since its release, Controra Avenue has received widespread critical acclaim, earning highly favorable reviews from specialized international jazz publications and further strengthening Florio’s reputation on the contemporary jazz scene.

Daniel K Johansson

Born: May 10, 1977

Born 1977 in Floda outside of Gothenburg in Sweden, living in Stockholm since 1999.

Daniel K Johansson has been a trusted sideman and backing musician for jazz/pop/salsa projects since the early 2000's, and in 2022 he formed his own jazz quartet which resulted in the album "Follow the River" (2026).

Paul Musso

Born: October 17, 1962

Paul Musso is an Associate Professor and Director of Music Performance in the Music and Entertainment Industry Studies (MEIS) Department at the University of Colorado Denver, where he has taught for 36 years. He also serves as Performance Program Director for the MEIS Jazz and Commercial Guitar programs.

Paul has composed music for several Hollywood films, including the short film Shiny, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2016 and won Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival, in Australia. He is the author of six instructional texts in jazz guitar and music theory published by Mel Bay Publications, the world’s largest publisher of guitar method books. His best-selling title, Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar: Teaching Your Guitar to Walk, has been translated into Japanese.

Felix Tani

Born: September 6, 1979

About me

As an artist, I perform and compose jazz music that seamlessly integrates the influences of Scandinavian and American traditions.

My style of music is called Scandinavian Jazz. It brings together the peaceful, reflective aspects of the music from Sweden with the syncopated, swingin', and earthy qualities of American jazz, enriched by cinematic, classical, and Scandinavian folk music.

The key artistic values for me are to stir feelings of peace, happiness, and nostalgia in every listener. I focus on crafting music that is spiritually enriching, beautifully simple, and culturally

Edwin Corne

Born: July 8, 1999

Edwin Corne is an Australian-Chinese jazz guitarist based in New York City. Born in 1999 and raised in Shanghai, he moved to New York to pursue a Bachelor of Music at The New School of Jazz, where he earned a spot in Hal Galper’s Rhythm Section Workshop. In 2025, he received his Master of Music in Jazz Studies from The Juilliard School. His playing draws influence from Charlie Parker, Ahmad Jamal, Erroll Garner, Kenny Burrell, Jim Hall, Django Reinhardt, and more. 

Edwin's debut album, Spruce and Maple, was released in November, 2025. It features some of his favorite melodies, including seldom-heard gems like Jubilation by Junior Mance, The Mooche by Duke Ellington, and Lotus Blossom by Billy Strayhorn

Gabe Katell

Hailing from upstate New York, Gabe started performing after high school with the Albany State Big Band. Upon moving to California, he performed in Glendale’s Jazz Society Big Band, the Sonny Phillips Ensemble, the Kevin Hiatt Big Band, Gabe’s own quartet, the Jack Lantz Big Band, the Harry Selvin Big Band, the Conejo Jazz Orchestra, “Saxtravaganza,” the Late Nite Big Band, the Groovin’ Easy Big Band, Soul Expressions and the Jazz Express Sextet. He has studied with jazz notables Nick Brignola, Bobby Shew and Dan Higgins.

Ron Gonzalez

Ron Gonzalez is a seasoned jazz guitarist bringing the authentic sound of New York City's jazz scene to the Hudson Valley.

Based near Beacon, NY, Ron delivers compelling performances of straight-ahead post-bop, Latin jazz, soul jazz, and blues.

A graduate of the New School Jazz Program (1992), Ron studied under jazz legends including Jim Hall, Joe Chambers, Buster Williams, Andrew Cyrille, and Gene Bertoncini. Before moving to the Hudson Valley, he spent 15 years as a professional musician in New York City, performing at iconic venues including the Blue Note NYC, the Village Gate, and Smalls, collaborating with renowned musicians such as Ted Curson, Dave Douglas, Patience Higgins, and many others.

Zen Zadravec

Born: July 11, 1974

Zen Zadravec is a jazz pianist, saxophonist, and composer who views all music as a form of creative communication. His goal is to create music rooted in human experience—absorbing and expressing as much as possible through the lens of Humanism inspired by the philosophies of Nichiren Buddhism. Ultimately, Zadravec strives to craft music that inspires, encourages, and touches the heart.

A true musical chameleon, Zadravec moves effortlessly between jazz, R&B, funk, rock, and pop—bringing freshness and confidence to every style. A natural innovator and leader, he leads two groups of his own: The Zen Zadravec Quartet and his fusion ensemble Human Revolution.

Patrick Josiah Felixson

Born: May 8, 2003

Patrick Josiah Felixson is a straight-ahead jazz and blues vocalist devoted to Black American music, bringing his own soul to the Great American Songbook through the lens of his lived experience. Known for his rich, bright, and nimble tenor voice — with a slight gravel that adds depth and romantic elegance — Felixson creates performances that feel both timeless and deeply personal.

Patrick Josiah Felixson's musical foundation is rooted in the church and shaped by six years of international performance across Russia, the United States, and Canada. From local bars and pubs in Kursk, Russia, to Fredericton and Toronto, he has spent countless nights on the bandstand, mentored by musicians who instilled in him a deep respect for the tradition. His performances balance reverence and emotional honesty, honoring the masters who came before him while carving out space for his own voice.