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Jeff Kashiwa
87,542 listeners
Jeff Kashiwa is a smooth jazz saxophonist from Seattle. He started his carreer as a member of fusion jazz group The Rippingtons. Kashiwa at… read moreJeff Kashiwa is a smooth jazz saxophonist from Seattle. He started his carreer as a member of fusion jazz group The Rippingtons. Kashiwa attended the Boston Berkelee College of Music where he developed an interest in straight-ahead jazz.… read moreJeff Kashiwa is a smooth jazz saxophonist from Seattle. He started his carreer as a member of fusion jazz group The Rippingtons. Kashiwa attended the Boston Berkelee College of Music where he developed an interest in straight-ahead jazz. Kashiwa found he liked Southern California and transferred … read more
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Steve Oliver
66,761 listeners
Steve Oliver is a smooth, funky and ultra-soulful guitarist and vocalist. His 2002 album release "Positive Energy" hit the Billbo… read moreSteve Oliver is a smooth, funky and ultra-soulful guitarist and vocalist. His 2002 album release "Positive Energy" hit the Billboard Top 20 on the strength of the # 3 radio single "High Noon" earned him Smooth Jazz Aw… read moreSteve Oliver is a smooth, funky and ultra-soulful guitarist and vocalist. His 2002 album release "Positive Energy" hit the Billboard Top 20 on the strength of the # 3 radio single "High Noon" earned him Smooth Jazz Awards nominations for Best New Artist and Best Guitar Player.… read more
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Rocco Ventrella
23,408 listeners
"Give Me The Groove" CD obtained reviews from George Duke, Dave Koz, Bob James, Everette Harp, Chris Standring and in November 20… read more"Give Me The Groove" CD obtained reviews from George Duke, Dave Koz, Bob James, Everette Harp, Chris Standring and in November 2007 Rocco has been Pre-Nominated for the 50° Grammy Award Contemporary Jazz Best Album 2007(Top 50)… read more"Give Me The Groove" CD obtained reviews from George Duke, Dave Koz, Bob James, Everette Harp, Chris Standring and in November 2007 Rocco has been Pre-Nominated for the 50° Grammy Award Contemporary Jazz Best Album 2007(Top 50). "One can only smile when hearing the music of Rocco V… read more
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Theo Bishop
24,341 listeners
Theo Bishop is no newcomer to the music scene. The veteran keyboardist/composer was born in Portland Oregon, the third of five boys, all of… read moreTheo Bishop is no newcomer to the music scene. The veteran keyboardist/composer was born in Portland Oregon, the third of five boys, all of who ended up pursuing careers in music. For the most part Theo's forays into classical, rock… read moreTheo Bishop is no newcomer to the music scene. The veteran keyboardist/composer was born in Portland Oregon, the third of five boys, all of who ended up pursuing careers in music. For the most part Theo's forays into classical, rock, jazz, country, new age and film music form a musical bridg… read more
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Nelson Rangell
81,229 listeners
Nelson Rangell is the fourth child in a musical family. His brother, Andrew, is a well known concert pianist living in Boston; his brother,… read moreNelson Rangell is the fourth child in a musical family. His brother, Andrew, is a well known concert pianist living in Boston; his brother, Bobby, lives in Paris and is a leading woodwind player in European jazz and studio scenes. His si… read moreNelson Rangell is the fourth child in a musical family. His brother, Andrew, is a well known concert pianist living in Boston; his brother, Bobby, lives in Paris and is a leading woodwind player in European jazz and studio scenes. His sister, Paula, is a professional singer living in New Orleans.… read more
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Kevin Toney
23,963 listeners
Kevin Toney was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan According to Wikipedia, K.Toney received a B.A from Howard University while he was per… read moreKevin Toney was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan According to Wikipedia, K.Toney received a B.A from Howard University while he was performing with a jazz-fusion group the Blackbyrds. He showcased his musical versatility as a conduc… read moreKevin Toney was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan According to Wikipedia, K.Toney received a B.A from Howard University while he was performing with a jazz-fusion group the Blackbyrds. He showcased his musical versatility as a conductor and arranger for top performing artists including: James… read more
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Shilts
19,076 listeners
Even as he's dazzled audiences around the world with his high energy soloing over the funky beats of U.K. jazz groove sensations Down … read moreEven as he's dazzled audiences around the world with his high energy soloing over the funky beats of U.K. jazz groove sensations Down To The Bone, Paul “Shilts” Weimar just wants to be known as “an approachable boy from London who w… read moreEven as he's dazzled audiences around the world with his high energy soloing over the funky beats of U.K. jazz groove sensations Down To The Bone, Paul “Shilts” Weimar just wants to be known as “an approachable boy from London who wants to have a laugh…a cheeky cockney chappy.” Part of the f… read more
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Grady Nichols
11,294 listeners
Grady Nichols was born in the non-jazz community of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He was exposed to Smooth Jazz via The Weather Channel on TV a… read moreGrady Nichols was born in the non-jazz community of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He was exposed to Smooth Jazz via The Weather Channel on TV and was especially inspired by David Sanborn. From this unlikely beginning, he has recorded multipl… read moreGrady Nichols was born in the non-jazz community of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He was exposed to Smooth Jazz via The Weather Channel on TV and was especially inspired by David Sanborn. From this unlikely beginning, he has recorded multiple CDs, performed at the first Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards Show,… read more
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Alex Bugnon
52,651 listeners
Alex Bugnon, born on October 10 1958, is a Swiss pianist and composer. He grew up attending the Montreux Jazz Festival in his hometown of M… read moreAlex Bugnon, born on October 10 1958, is a Swiss pianist and composer. He grew up attending the Montreux Jazz Festival in his hometown of Montreux in Switzerland and he identifies this as the beginning of his passion for jazz music. He a… read moreAlex Bugnon, born on October 10 1958, is a Swiss pianist and composer. He grew up attending the Montreux Jazz Festival in his hometown of Montreux in Switzerland and he identifies this as the beginning of his passion for jazz music. He attended the Paris Conservatory of Music for two years, then … read more
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Bobby Lyle
37,686 listeners
Bobby Lyle is a soul jazz pianist. He was raised in Minneapolis, MN in a fabulous four square home near the corner of Park Avenue and 32nd … read moreBobby Lyle is a soul jazz pianist. He was raised in Minneapolis, MN in a fabulous four square home near the corner of Park Avenue and 32nd Street. His first "gig" was at the age of 16 and in 1976 he was hired by Sly and the Fam… read moreBobby Lyle is a soul jazz pianist. He was raised in Minneapolis, MN in a fabulous four square home near the corner of Park Avenue and 32nd Street. His first "gig" was at the age of 16 and in 1976 he was hired by Sly and the Family Stone. Others arragements were with with Al Jarreau and … read more