Based in the Sunshine State, Jazz pianist Mike Levine has developed a reputation as a solid player, producer and composer on the Miami scene. With a career that stretches back to the early 80’s, the University of Miami alumnus made his record debut in 1981 as co-leader of The Ross-Levine Band, a project with Pat Metheny was a guest artist. The effort … +
Jazz Saxophonist and composer Alex Weitz began his career in Arizona as a member of the award-winning Tucson Jazz Institute Ellington Band, versing himself in the music of its namesake and the classic repertoire of Count Basie. This foundation in swing distinguished him early on as an artist who knows that, to architect a sustainable future, one must mine raw materials from … +
Winner of the 2006 International Trumpet Guild Jazz Competition, and the 2004 National Trumpet Jazz Competition, Jean Caze has emerged as one of today’s most exciting voices in jazz. At the age of twenty-seven Jean has performed with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Najee, Arturo Sandoval, Roberta Flack, Al Jarreau, and George Duke to name a few. While in high school, Jean … +
Josh Miles is a Dallas Texas born/Palm Beach Florida based singer/songwriter whose brand of Soul music encompasses a wide range of influences. Josh’s music can be described as Bluesy at times and relentlessly groovy at others (and many things in between), but, no matter what, the aim is to keep it soulful. Currently in South Florida the band, the Sweets, are influenced … +
Spencer and Sequoia are a husband and wife duo touring the East Coast, wowing audiences with their unique blend of Pop, Folk, Jazz and R&B. Fresh off two successful single releases, a nomination at the 2016 Independent Music Awards, and features across the web and in print (including Borns Music, Pause and Play, and even Relix Magazine), they release their debut EP … +
Carole J. Bufford has become one of the most sought-after young performers in the New York cabaret & jazz scene. Her recent shows, “speakeasy.” (featuring the Grammy Award-winning Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks) and “Body & Soul” earned her rave reviews across the board, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Carole is the recipient of a Nightlife, Bistro … +
The Wolfepak Band presents an All-Star Tribute Show paying Homage to Hall of Fame and Grammy award-winning artists. The show features the music of Steely Dan, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Blood, Hall & Oates, The Beatles, Bonnie Raitt, Toto, and more. The band’s strong vocals, courtesy of Charles Byrd and Liz Sharp are deftly … +
Shareef Clayton was heavily influenced by artist such as Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Arturo Sandoval, although the cultural influence of Miami can still be heard throughout Clayton’s playing and compositions. From piercing notes to slow jams, the sound and feel of his music is intense, he notes “whatever the crowd wants, I can deliver it and the crowd always gets … +
Rockin Jake BandRockin’ Jake has been hailed by many as one of the premier harmonica players in the country. His original sound is a hybrid of second line, swamp funk, blues and zydeco with influences from Paul Butterfield, Big Walter Horton, James Cotton, The Meters,WAR, J. Geils Band, Clifton Chenier, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Jake has conjured up this formula that is … +
Selwyn Birchwood is among the most extraordinary young stars in the blues. The Wall Street Journal says Birchwood is “a skilled, energetic and original artist…His songwriting is observant, clever and pointed. His voice is smooth; his singing on target. His guitar fluency generates new licks and rhythmic surprises. Expectations have been high for Mr. Birchwood — and he lives up to them.” … +
Multi-BMA and Blues Blast Award nominee, Memphis vocalist and harmonica player Brandon Santini is undeniably a worthy player to keep an eye on as the latest surge of young blues artists to leave their footprint in blues history. His name is worthy of conversations that include James Cotton, Kim Wilson, Dennis Gruenling, Charlie Musselwhite and other frontline harmonica players. Brandon combines his … +
Paul Nelson is recognized as one of today’s top guitarists/songwriters and producers not only having the distinction of being the hand-picked fellow guitarist to the legendary rock/blues icon Johnny Winter but he has toured the world over performing and or recorded alongside an endless who’s who list of top artists from Eric Clapton to Slash, Billy Gibbons, Ben Harper, Robben Ford, Vince … +
Felipe Lamoglia is a Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and arranger. Born and educated in Cuba, he is a graduate of the prestigious Superior Institute of Art (ISA). Felipe has shared the stage with musical giants such as Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, Eldar, Dafnis Prieto, Ignacio Berroa and many others, participating in Major Jazz Festivals in the U.S. and abroad including JVC, … +
Doug Cameron has long been a favorite on jazz radio internationally. He is well known for his dynamic performance and trademark blue electric violin. Cameron has ten CDs to his credit, which feature many jazz greats, including David Benoit, Russ Freeman (The Rippingtons), Russell Ferrante (The Yellowjackets), Boney James, Joe Sample, Lee Ritenour, Gerald Albright and more. Doug will be featuring some … +
A fusion of dance, song, jazz and poetry, Ebony Cabaret invites you in to see a night in the life of the Cotton Club! The woman behind Ebony Cabaret’ 20s Jazz is Desiree Parkman – an ex-Rockette and Broadway dancer with fifteen years of experience. Following in the footsteps of legendary presenters and producers before her, Desiree Parkman sought out the best … +
Elio’s Quartet is the winner of the 2009 International Jazz Festival in Havana, Cuba. The Quartet consists of talented musicians such as Livan Mesa on piano and keyboard, Yunior Arronte on saxophone and keyboard, Yorgis Goiricelaya on bass, and Elio Piedra on drums. All of these musicians have enjoyed a successful career in the music’s industry, and have experienced music at the … +
On the heels of a short solo stint, singer/songwriter Craig McInnis started to reach out to friends and cohorts to assemble a band around the material he had developed for his one man venture. The songs needed the texture and dynamics that only a full band can bring. In a reasonably short amount of time Craig was able to assemble an amazing … +
International jazz/blues singer/songwriter Polly Gibbons, who has been compared to Adele and Gregory Porter, continues her quest of the U.S. with her third mini-tour this year. Polly has cultivated her craft and eclecticism over the past decade, performing at all the leading UK jazz clubs, international festivals and as a regular at the legendary venue Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, where she has … +
Bashaum Stewart is an influential South Florida pianist and known as a first call musician on the Treasure Coast. With jazz at the forefront of his interests, he has incorporated this genre in a way that invites listeners from all age groups and tastes in his performances. Offering new and familiar tunes that people enjoy, combined with the high degree of musicianship … +
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