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Jim Beard
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Jim Beard (born James Arthur Beard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1960; died 2 March 2024) was an America jazz pianist, contem… read moreJim Beard (born James Arthur Beard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1960; died 2 March 2024) was an America jazz pianist, contemporary instrumental composer, arranger and record producer remembered for his collaborations with … read moreJim Beard (born James Arthur Beard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1960; died 2 March 2024) was an America jazz pianist, contemporary instrumental composer, arranger and record producer remembered for his collaborations with artists including Wayne Shorter, John McLaughlin, Pat Methe… read more -
Willis Jackson
20,287 listeners
Willis "Gator" Jackson (April 25, 1932 – October 25, 1987) was an American jazz and rhythm & blues tenor saxophonist. Born in… read moreWillis "Gator" Jackson (April 25, 1932 – October 25, 1987) was an American jazz and rhythm & blues tenor saxophonist. Born in Miami, Florida, Jackson joined Duke Ellington alumnus Cootie Williams's band in 1949 as a te… read moreWillis "Gator" Jackson (April 25, 1932 – October 25, 1987) was an American jazz and rhythm & blues tenor saxophonist. Born in Miami, Florida, Jackson joined Duke Ellington alumnus Cootie Williams's band in 1949 as a teenager, after being discovered by Eddie Vinson. During the 1… read more -
Miguel Llobet
13,977 listeners
Miguel Llobet Solés (18 October 1878 - 22 February 1938) was a classical guitarist, born in Barcelona (Catalonia). Llobet was a renowned vi… read moreMiguel Llobet Solés (18 October 1878 - 22 February 1938) was a classical guitarist, born in Barcelona (Catalonia). Llobet was a renowned virtuoso who toured Europe and America extensively. He made well known arrangements of Catalan folk … read moreMiguel Llobet Solés (18 October 1878 - 22 February 1938) was a classical guitarist, born in Barcelona (Catalonia). Llobet was a renowned virtuoso who toured Europe and America extensively. He made well known arrangements of Catalan folk songs for the solo guitar and is also the composer of original works. View wiki -
Thomas Leeb
13,208 listeners
Austrian born Thomas Leeb plays a style he calls 'the bastard child of acoustic fingerstyle'. This style owes as much to percussi… read moreAustrian born Thomas Leeb plays a style he calls 'the bastard child of acoustic fingerstyle'. This style owes as much to percussive techniques as traditional fingerstyle guitar as his tunes are usually punctuated by slaps, pops… read moreAustrian born Thomas Leeb plays a style he calls 'the bastard child of acoustic fingerstyle'. This style owes as much to percussive techniques as traditional fingerstyle guitar as his tunes are usually punctuated by slaps, pops and beats. Adding to the overall effect is his frequent use… read more -
Peppino D'Agostino
10,738 listeners
Peppino D'Agostino is a Renaissance man. This is not just because he was born in Italy. Everything about the longtime California resid… read morePeppino D'Agostino is a Renaissance man. This is not just because he was born in Italy. Everything about the longtime California resident and his art – virtuoso acoustic guitarist, composer, singer, teacher and all-around ente… read morePeppino D'Agostino is a Renaissance man. This is not just because he was born in Italy. Everything about the longtime California resident and his art – virtuoso acoustic guitarist, composer, singer, teacher and all-around entertainer – is rooted in his heritage. It's fitting… read more -
Ed Calle
9,621 listeners
Born in Venezuela, Ed Calle began honing his talents as a saxophonist extraordinaire at the University of Miami, where his association with… read moreBorn in Venezuela, Ed Calle began honing his talents as a saxophonist extraordinaire at the University of Miami, where his association with serious musicians ignited his passion for jazz. Since entering into the business in 1980, Ed has… read moreBorn in Venezuela, Ed Calle began honing his talents as a saxophonist extraordinaire at the University of Miami, where his association with serious musicians ignited his passion for jazz. Since entering into the business in 1980, Ed has recorded with such diverse stars as Julio Iglesias, Jimmy B… read more -
Rudder
2,278 listeners
Rudder’s radical live music experience is the most exciting to hit the scene in a decade; while groups such as Medeski, Martin and Wood are… read moreRudder’s radical live music experience is the most exciting to hit the scene in a decade; while groups such as Medeski, Martin and Wood are considered their colleagues, the moment the listener catches their infectious energy, it’s clear … read moreRudder’s radical live music experience is the most exciting to hit the scene in a decade; while groups such as Medeski, Martin and Wood are considered their colleagues, the moment the listener catches their infectious energy, it’s clear that Rudder is the new standard streaking through the indust… read more -
Jim Rotondi
3,311 listeners
Source: http://www.jimrotondi.com/biography.php Trumpeter Jim Rotondi began his musical studies at a very early age. His mother, a piano te… read moreSource: http://www.jimrotondi.com/biography.php Trumpeter Jim Rotondi began his musical studies at a very early age. His mother, a piano teacher, encouraged Jim to begin playing the piano at age eight. He took up the trumpet at age twelv… read moreSource: http://www.jimrotondi.com/biography.php Trumpeter Jim Rotondi began his musical studies at a very early age. His mother, a piano teacher, encouraged Jim to begin playing the piano at age eight. He took up the trumpet at age twelve. In 1980 Jim graduated from Butte High School in Butte, Mo… read more -
Turtle Island String Quartet
14,561 listeners
The Turtle Island Quartet (known as the "Turtle Island String Quartet" before the 2007 release of A Love Supreme: The Legacy of J… read moreThe Turtle Island Quartet (known as the "Turtle Island String Quartet" before the 2007 release of A Love Supreme: The Legacy of John Coltrane) is a San Francisco Bay Area based jazz string quartet formed in 1985 and still activ… read moreThe Turtle Island Quartet (known as the "Turtle Island String Quartet" before the 2007 release of A Love Supreme: The Legacy of John Coltrane) is a San Francisco Bay Area based jazz string quartet formed in 1985 and still actively touring worldwide and recording as of 2011. They take th… read more -
The John Coltrane Quartet
4,188 listeners
John Coltrane formed his first group, a quartet, in 1960. After moving through different personnel including Steve Kuhn, Pete LaRoca, and B… read moreJohn Coltrane formed his first group, a quartet, in 1960. After moving through different personnel including Steve Kuhn, Pete LaRoca, and Billy Higgins, the lineup stabilized in the fall with pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Steve Davis, and… read moreJohn Coltrane formed his first group, a quartet, in 1960. After moving through different personnel including Steve Kuhn, Pete LaRoca, and Billy Higgins, the lineup stabilized in the fall with pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Steve Davis, and drummer Elvin Jones. Tyner, from Philadelphia, had been a f… read more