Dave Brubeck
“Dave has lost none of his youthful vigor and exuberance that inform his playing… [He] is the epitome of jazz piano class and excellence…” – Keyboard Magazine Raised on a farm in Concord, California by his cattle-rancher father and pianist mother, young Dave Brubeck aspired to follow in his father’s
Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side of Miles & ‘Trane
Voted #1 jazz trombonist in the Downbeat Critics Poll (2002), Conrad Herwig has recorded 17 albums as a leader. Among them are the two Grammy nominated albums, Another Kind of Blue-The Latin Side of Miles Davis (Half Note), and The Latin Side of John Coltrane. In constant demand as a
Claire Daly’s Rah! Rah! Band
Claire Daly’s life changed on September 23, 1971, when as a very young girl playing saxophone for 3 months, she heard a big band concert. The saxophone section stood up for a solo, and Claire was on her chair screaming. She was hooked and went on to receive her
Peter Madsen Trio
“a well-kept secret favorite among piano enthusiasts.” – Jazz Times Peter Madsen was born in Racine, Wisconsin where he began his classical piano studies at the age of eight. At thirteen he became interested in jazz and started to play professionally three years later. In 1978 he graduated Summa Cum
Jimmy Greene Quartet
Saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Jimmy Greene has been hailed as “…one of the most striking young tenors of recent years” by Jazzwise Magazine. A native of Hartford, CT, Greene exhibited at an early age an affinity for music. Getting his musical start under the direction of Jackie McLean, Greene
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