Cyrus Chestnut Trio
Born in 1963, Chestnut began playing the piano at the age of three. In 1985 he completed his degree in jazz composition and arranging from Berklee College of Music. After Berklee, Cyrus began further honing his craft as a sideman with many legendary and leading musicians in the business including
John Pizzarelli – Dear Mr. Sinatra with Orchestra
John Pizzarelli has had a multi-faceted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader. Internationally known for classic standards and late-night ballads, his most recent project finds him hosting a radio program — “Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli.” Born on April 6, 1960, Pizzarelli has been playing guitar since age
Lewis Nash Quintet
“Rhythm Is My Business” is the title of Lewis Nash’s debut recording as a leader, and business is booming. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Lewis began playing drums at age 10. By the time he was 21, Nash had become the “first call” jazz drummer in Phoenix, working with artists like
Jane Monheit
“Going beyond standards to thoughtful storytelling…”–Stephen Holden, The New York Times Jane has a “flair for setting the emotional thermostat to precisely the temperature that can melt the ice from a cold, cold heart.”— David Sprague, Variety Jane Monheit was born on November 3rd, 1977 and grew up in Oakdale,
Dafnis Prieto Si o Si Quartet
“Dafnis Prieto is easily the most impressive young drummer to come on the jazz scene during the past decade” -All About Jazz Born in 1974, Dafnis Prieto grew up in Santa Clara, Cuba. He played both percussion and guitar as a teenager and attended the National School of Music in
Trio Da Paz with Leny Andrade
“If North Americans hadn’t invented jazz, then surely Brazilians such as the three talented young men (in Trio da Paz) would have invented something like it.” –Howard Mandel, jazz critic Trio da Paz updates the infectious spirit of jazz-oriented Brazilian music. Formed in 1990 by guitarist Romero Lubambo, bassist Nilson
Wycliffe Gordon and Jay Leonhart Quartet
Jay Leonhart Jay Leonhart was born on December 6, 1940, in Baltimore Maryland. His parents, sisters, and brothers were all musically inclined and by age seven, Jay was playing four instruments. When Jay was fourteen he started playing the bass in The Pier Five Dixieland Jazz Band in Baltimore and
Benny Green and Bucky Pizzarelli
Benny Green “No gimmicks, just sweet soul, melodic beauty, serious chops and impeccable taste”-Monifa Brown, WBGO/Jazz 88 Born in New York in 1963, Benny Green grew up in Berkeley, California. He began piano studies at the age of seven, and influenced by his father, a tenor saxophonist, his attention soon
Bill Henderson Quartet
“One of Jazz’s greatest living male vocalist” -Los Angeles Times Born in Chicago in 1926, Bill Henderson made his show-business debut as a singer and dancer at age four. Following two years in the Army, serving in Europe with a Special Services orchestra, he returned to Chicago’s South Side and
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band gets its name from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe. The band has traveled worldwide spreading its mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz.