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Oscar Peterson
634,067 listeners
Oscar Peterson (1925-2007) was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. Born in Montreal, Canada, Peterson began learning trumpet and piano fr… read moreOscar Peterson (1925-2007) was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. Born in Montreal, Canada, Peterson began learning trumpet and piano from his father at the age of five, but by the age of seven, after a bout of tuberculosis, he concen… read moreOscar Peterson (1925-2007) was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. Born in Montreal, Canada, Peterson began learning trumpet and piano from his father at the age of five, but by the age of seven, after a bout of tuberculosis, he concentrated on the piano. Some of the artists who influenced Pete… read more -
Jacky Terrasson
141,293 listeners
By the mid-'90s, pianist Jacky Terrasson was being hailed as one of the bright young lions on the traditional jazz scene. His self-tit… read moreBy the mid-'90s, pianist Jacky Terrasson was being hailed as one of the bright young lions on the traditional jazz scene. His self-titled 1995 debut for Blue Note Records drew high praise from all corners of the jazz world. His feat… read moreBy the mid-'90s, pianist Jacky Terrasson was being hailed as one of the bright young lions on the traditional jazz scene. His self-titled 1995 debut for Blue Note Records drew high praise from all corners of the jazz world. His feathery keyboard touch is coupled with a lot of power and passi… read more -
Sophie Alour
6,227 listeners
French saxophonist born 1974. Sophie Alour was born in 1974, she learned the saxophone by herself after she studied the clarinet at Quimper… read moreFrench saxophonist born 1974. Sophie Alour was born in 1974, she learned the saxophone by herself after she studied the clarinet at Quimper Music School in France. She learned jazz "on stage". In 2004, Rhoda Scott approached he… read moreFrench saxophonist born 1974. Sophie Alour was born in 1974, she learned the saxophone by herself after she studied the clarinet at Quimper Music School in France. She learned jazz "on stage". In 2004, Rhoda Scott approached her to form her lady quartet, and the same year she played in … read more -
Jacob Young
11,377 listeners
There are two artists by this name: 1) Jacob Young (born 1970) is a Norwegian guitarist, bandleader, improviser and jazz composer whose sen… read moreThere are two artists by this name: 1) Jacob Young (born 1970) is a Norwegian guitarist, bandleader, improviser and jazz composer whose sensibilities have been shaped both by the history of the music as it has unfolded in the North and b… read moreThere are two artists by this name: 1) Jacob Young (born 1970) is a Norwegian guitarist, bandleader, improviser and jazz composer whose sensibilities have been shaped both by the history of the music as it has unfolded in the North and by his deep knowledge of the American jazz tradition, studied… read more -
Helge Lien Trio
45,913 listeners
Helge Lien Trio (Norway) is a vital and highly original modern jazz trio. The repertoire is based on Lien’s compositions as well as some dr… read moreHelge Lien Trio (Norway) is a vital and highly original modern jazz trio. The repertoire is based on Lien’s compositions as well as some dramatically new interpretations of known “standards”. The trio comes out as a unique mix of jazz tr… read moreHelge Lien Trio (Norway) is a vital and highly original modern jazz trio. The repertoire is based on Lien’s compositions as well as some dramatically new interpretations of known “standards”. The trio comes out as a unique mix of jazz tradition and avant garde improvisation. The arrangements are … read more -
Omer Klein
17,970 listeners
Omer Klein was born in Israel May 15th, 1982 and grew up in the town of Netanya. He began to study music at age 7. He excelled and was acce… read moreOmer Klein was born in Israel May 15th, 1982 and grew up in the town of Netanya. He began to study music at age 7. He excelled and was accepted to Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts, a national arts academy that fostered a number of t… read moreOmer Klein was born in Israel May 15th, 1982 and grew up in the town of Netanya. He began to study music at age 7. He excelled and was accepted to Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts, a national arts academy that fostered a number of the talents that make up the Israeli-American jazz movement, … read more -
Joshua Redman
275,959 listeners
Joshua Redman (born February 1, 1969) is a prominent American jazz saxophonist who records for Nonesuch Records. Redman, who is Black and J… read moreJoshua Redman (born February 1, 1969) is a prominent American jazz saxophonist who records for Nonesuch Records. Redman, who is Black and Jewish, was born in Berkeley, California. He is the son of jazz saxophonist Dewey Redman. He is a g… read moreJoshua Redman (born February 1, 1969) is a prominent American jazz saxophonist who records for Nonesuch Records. Redman, who is Black and Jewish, was born in Berkeley, California. He is the son of jazz saxophonist Dewey Redman. He is a graduate of Berkeley High School. Then in 1991 he graduated s… read more -
Cyrus Chestnut
68,375 listeners
Cyrus Chestnut born on January 17, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland; son of McDonald (a retired post office employee and church organist) and F… read moreCyrus Chestnut born on January 17, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland; son of McDonald (a retired post office employee and church organist) and Flossie (a city social services worker and church choir director). Chestnut started his musical car… read moreCyrus Chestnut born on January 17, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland; son of McDonald (a retired post office employee and church organist) and Flossie (a city social services worker and church choir director). Chestnut started his musical career at the age of six, playing piano at Mount Calvary Baptis… read more -
Jakob Bro
53,775 listeners
Jakob Bro is a Danish guitarist and composer, one of the most high-profiled jazz guitarists of his generation. He is a member of the Tomasz Stańko Quintet and the Paul Motian Band, has his own trio Jakob Bro Trio and has worked with a lo… read moreJakob Bro is a Danish guitarist and composer, one of the most high-profiled jazz guitarists of his generation. He is a member of the Tomasz Stańko Quintet and the Paul Motian Band, has his own trio Jakob Bro Trio and has worked with a long lineup of well-known jazz figures, including Ben street, … read more