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Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy
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In 1984 Lester Bowie formed Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy, a brass nonet in which Bowie demonstrated jazz's links to other forms o… read moreIn 1984 Lester Bowie formed Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy, a brass nonet in which Bowie demonstrated jazz's links to other forms of popular music, a decidedly more populist approach than that of the Art Ensemble. With this group… read moreIn 1984 Lester Bowie formed Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy, a brass nonet in which Bowie demonstrated jazz's links to other forms of popular music, a decidedly more populist approach than that of the Art Ensemble. With this group he recorded songs popularized by Whitney Houston, Michael J… read more -
Hot Lips Page
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Oran Thaddeus Page (Dallas, Texas, 27 January 1908 – 4 November 1954 in New York City) jazz trumpeter, singer, bandleader, better known as … read moreOran Thaddeus Page (Dallas, Texas, 27 January 1908 – 4 November 1954 in New York City) jazz trumpeter, singer, bandleader, better known as Hot Lips Page by the public, and Lips Page by his fellow musicians. He was known as a scorching so… read moreOran Thaddeus Page (Dallas, Texas, 27 January 1908 – 4 November 1954 in New York City) jazz trumpeter, singer, bandleader, better known as Hot Lips Page by the public, and Lips Page by his fellow musicians. He was known as a scorching soloist and powerful vocalist. In his early years, Page travel… read more -
Alex Sipiagin
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Alex Sipiagin was born on June 11, 1967 in Yaroslavl, Russia, a provincial city 150 miles from Moscow known for being home to one of Russia… read moreAlex Sipiagin was born on June 11, 1967 in Yaroslavl, Russia, a provincial city 150 miles from Moscow known for being home to one of Russia’s most famous opera singers, Leonid Sobinov, also Alex’s great-grand uncle. At 12 years of age, h… read moreAlex Sipiagin was born on June 11, 1967 in Yaroslavl, Russia, a provincial city 150 miles from Moscow known for being home to one of Russia’s most famous opera singers, Leonid Sobinov, also Alex’s great-grand uncle. At 12 years of age, he began playing in a children's orchestra, studying und… read more -
David Binney
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David Binney is a New York-based saxophone player. He grew up in Southern California and plays at the 55 bar in downtown Manhattan often … read moreDavid Binney is a New York-based saxophone player. He grew up in Southern California and plays at the 55 bar in downtown Manhattan often with other notable improvisers like Chris Potter, Wayne Krantz, Brian Blade, Adam Weiss, Tim Lefeb… read moreDavid Binney is a New York-based saxophone player. He grew up in Southern California and plays at the 55 bar in downtown Manhattan often with other notable improvisers like Chris Potter, Wayne Krantz, Brian Blade, Adam Weiss, Tim Lefebvre, and Adam Rogers. View wiki -
Uri Caine
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Uri Caine (born June 8, 1956 in Philadelphia) is a classical and jazz pianist. Caine began playing piano at seven and studied with French j… read moreUri Caine (born June 8, 1956 in Philadelphia) is a classical and jazz pianist. Caine began playing piano at seven and studied with French jazz pianist Bernard Peiffer at 12. He later studied at the University of Pennsylvania where he cam… read moreUri Caine (born June 8, 1956 in Philadelphia) is a classical and jazz pianist. Caine began playing piano at seven and studied with French jazz pianist Bernard Peiffer at 12. He later studied at the University of Pennsylvania where he came under the tutelage of George Crumb. He also gained a great… read more -
Charles Tolliver
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Charles Tolliver is an American jazz trumpeter and composer. Self-taught, he was first influenced by Clifford Brown and Freddie Hubbard. Af… read moreCharles Tolliver is an American jazz trumpeter and composer. Self-taught, he was first influenced by Clifford Brown and Freddie Hubbard. After graduating from Howard University (in pharmacy) he came to prominence in 1964, playing and rec… read moreCharles Tolliver is an American jazz trumpeter and composer. Self-taught, he was first influenced by Clifford Brown and Freddie Hubbard. After graduating from Howard University (in pharmacy) he came to prominence in 1964, playing and recording with Jackie McLean. He performed on many important ha… read more -
Gunārs Rozenbergs
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Gunārs Rozenbergs (1947 - 2009) was a legendary jazz trumpeter, bandleader, arranger and composer from Rīga, Latvia. Considered by many to be the finest jazz instrumentalist to ever come out of the Soviet jazz scene, Rozenbergs was at th… read moreGunārs Rozenbergs (1947 - 2009) was a legendary jazz trumpeter, bandleader, arranger and composer from Rīga, Latvia. Considered by many to be the finest jazz instrumentalist to ever come out of the Soviet jazz scene, Rozenbergs was at the front of most jazz culture developments in Soviet Russia a… read more -
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers
455,027 listeners
Legendary jazz quintett founded in 1955 by Art Blakey and Horace Silver. Art Blakey's "Academy of Jazz" for many great musicians. View wikiLegendary jazz quintett founded in 1955 by Art Blakey and Horace Silver. Art Blakey's "Academy of Jazz" for many great musicians. View wikiLegendary jazz quintett founded in 1955 by Art Blakey and Horace Silver. Art Blakey's "Academy of Jazz" for many great musicians. View wiki -
Phil Robson
835 listeners
Phil Robson is a guitarist and composer. Robson is the leader of the group Six Strings & the Beat and co-leader of Partisans, as well a… read morePhil Robson is a guitarist and composer. Robson is the leader of the group Six Strings & the Beat and co-leader of Partisans, as well as being a long-time sideman with Christine Tobin's band. His reputation is international: he… read morePhil Robson is a guitarist and composer. Robson is the leader of the group Six Strings & the Beat and co-leader of Partisans, as well as being a long-time sideman with Christine Tobin's band. His reputation is international: he has worked with former Miles Davis musicians such as drumme… read more