South African Composer and Saxophonist Sikhakhane began his musical journey at the Siyakhula Music Centre under the gentle guidance of the late Dr. Brian Thusi. His determination led to a…

"Beyond the Standards: New Generations of Jazz Paving Connections to Contemporary Sounds. She is a virtuoso jazz harpist and the first woman of color solo artist nominated for the instrumental…

Mary Lou Williams was a world-renowned jazz musician and composer. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 8, 1910, and grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a child, she…

Alice Coltrane was born in 1937 in Detroit, Michigan. She is the daughter of John and Alice Coltrane. After studying classical music at Wayne State University, she moved to New…

Born in Oklahoma, Champian is considered one of the most gifted pure Jazz musicians of her generation. She grew up with music in the home; her mother and father (Jazz…

When the anesthesia wore off, Pat Martino looked up hazily at his parents and his doctors. and tried to piece together any memory of his life. One of the greatest guitarists…

Rod Tate is a saxophonist/songwriter, and recording artist. He performs Smooth/Contemporary Jazz, Praise & Worship, Gospel Jazz and R&B. Rod is based out of his hometown, St. Louis, MO.Rod is…

BIO by Andrew GilbertBorn into a family of illustrious Italian musicians, Irene Jalenti has followed a singular creative path as a jazz vocalist, songwriter and arranger who draws on an…

Earl “Bud” Powell (1924-1966) is generally considered to be the most important pianist in the history of jazz. Noted jazz writer and critic Gary Giddins, in Visions of Jazz, goes…

An all-around master of his instrument modeled after Clifford Brown, Morgan boasted an effortless, virtuosic technique and a full, supple, muscular tone that was just as powerful in the high…