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Kenny Werner
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Kenny Werner (born November 19, 1951) is an American jazz pianist. Kenny Werner was born on November 19, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A.… read moreKenny Werner (born November 19, 1951) is an American jazz pianist. Kenny Werner was born on November 19, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A. At the age of 11, he recorded a single with a fifteen-piece orchestra and appeared on television … read moreKenny Werner (born November 19, 1951) is an American jazz pianist. Kenny Werner was born on November 19, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A. At the age of 11, he recorded a single with a fifteen-piece orchestra and appeared on television playing stride piano. He attended the Manhattan School of Mu… read more
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Edward Simon
34,318 listeners
Edward Simon was born in the coastal town of Punta Cardón, Venezuela where he grew up in a family of musicians surrounded by the sounds and… read moreEdward Simon was born in the coastal town of Punta Cardón, Venezuela where he grew up in a family of musicians surrounded by the sounds and rhythms of Latin and Caribbean music. The talent he showed as a youth led his father to send him … read moreEdward Simon was born in the coastal town of Punta Cardón, Venezuela where he grew up in a family of musicians surrounded by the sounds and rhythms of Latin and Caribbean music. The talent he showed as a youth led his father to send him to study in the US, where he won scholarships in classical p… read more
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Jesse van Ruller
5,812 listeners
Hailing from the Netherlands, Jesse van Ruller is a contemporary jazz guitarist. He is known for his unique sound, virtuoso technique and b… read moreHailing from the Netherlands, Jesse van Ruller is a contemporary jazz guitarist. He is known for his unique sound, virtuoso technique and beautiful compositions. In 1995 he won the prestigious Thelonious Monk Award in Washington . The ju… read moreHailing from the Netherlands, Jesse van Ruller is a contemporary jazz guitarist. He is known for his unique sound, virtuoso technique and beautiful compositions. In 1995 he won the prestigious Thelonious Monk Award in Washington . The jury, consisting of Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Jim Hall, Pat … read more
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Seamus Blake
38,387 listeners
New York based tenor saxophonist/composer Seamus Blake is recognized as one of the finest and most creative young players in jazz. John Sco… read moreNew York based tenor saxophonist/composer Seamus Blake is recognized as one of the finest and most creative young players in jazz. John Scofield, who hired him for his “Quiet Band,” calls him “extraordinary, a total saxophonist.” In Feb… read moreNew York based tenor saxophonist/composer Seamus Blake is recognized as one of the finest and most creative young players in jazz. John Scofield, who hired him for his “Quiet Band,” calls him “extraordinary, a total saxophonist.” In February 2002, he took first place in the Thelonious Monk Inter… read more
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Alex Sipiagin
6,321 listeners
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
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Chris Cheek
8,822 listeners
Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Chris Cheek, the son of a junior high school band director, began playing the alto sax at the age of 1… read moreOriginally from St. Louis, Missouri, Chris Cheek, the son of a junior high school band director, began playing the alto sax at the age of 12. Chris played in a variety of local Jazz and Blues bands in the St. Louis area while attending… read moreOriginally from St. Louis, Missouri, Chris Cheek, the son of a junior high school band director, began playing the alto sax at the age of 12. Chris played in a variety of local Jazz and Blues bands in the St. Louis area while attending Webster University. In 1988, on scholarship, he went to the… read more
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Mike Moreno
5,210 listeners
A really talented guy who impressed me beyond the notes, for his general feeling, and what he's going for. -Pat Metheny, Jazztimes Mag… read moreA really talented guy who impressed me beyond the notes, for his general feeling, and what he's going for. -Pat Metheny, Jazztimes Magazine Mar.'05 He has something fresh. -Pat Metheny, Gitarre & Bass Magazine-Germany Feb.&… read moreA really talented guy who impressed me beyond the notes, for his general feeling, and what he's going for. -Pat Metheny, Jazztimes Magazine Mar.'05 He has something fresh. -Pat Metheny, Gitarre & Bass Magazine-Germany Feb.'05 Originally from Houston, Texas, Mike began studying … read more
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SFJazz Collective
6,729 listeners
The SFJAZZ Collective: Stefon Harris, Miguel Zenón, Joe Lovano, Robin Eubanks, Matt Penman, Dave Douglas, Renee Rosnes, and Eric Harland. T… read moreThe SFJAZZ Collective: Stefon Harris, Miguel Zenón, Joe Lovano, Robin Eubanks, Matt Penman, Dave Douglas, Renee Rosnes, and Eric Harland. The SFJAZZ Collective is an all-star jazz ensemble comprising eight of the finest performer/compose… read moreThe SFJAZZ Collective: Stefon Harris, Miguel Zenón, Joe Lovano, Robin Eubanks, Matt Penman, Dave Douglas, Renee Rosnes, and Eric Harland. The SFJAZZ Collective is an all-star jazz ensemble comprising eight of the finest performer/composers at work in jazz today. Launched in 2004 by SFJAZZ—the Wes… read more
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Ben Allison
7,986 listeners
Listen to all of Ben Allison's CDs at http://BenAllison.com/music Ben Allison is a bassist/composer from New York City. Ben leads the … read moreListen to all of Ben Allison's CDs at http://BenAllison.com/music Ben Allison is a bassist/composer from New York City. Ben leads the groups The Ben Allison Band, Man Size Safe, Peace Pipe, and Medicine Wheel and composes and perfor… read moreListen to all of Ben Allison's CDs at http://BenAllison.com/music Ben Allison is a bassist/composer from New York City. Ben leads the groups The Ben Allison Band, Man Size Safe, Peace Pipe, and Medicine Wheel and composes and performs instrumental music that utilizes a lot of improvisation a… read more
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Bill Stewart
3,721 listeners
Stewart, Bill b.18 October 1966, Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Percussionist Bill Stewart made his name as the rhythmic force behind guitarist Jo… read moreStewart, Bill b.18 October 1966, Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Percussionist Bill Stewart made his name as the rhythmic force behind guitarist John Scofield 's band, working with him for five years between 1990 and 1995. Self-taught on dr… read moreStewart, Bill b.18 October 1966, Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Percussionist Bill Stewart made his name as the rhythmic force behind guitarist John Scofield 's band, working with him for five years between 1990 and 1995. Self-taught on drums, Stewart is also a capable pianist, the instrument on wh… read more