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The Splendid Guitars

These three seasoned musicians combine all their talents in this instrumental trio. With two guitars and a acoustic bass they bring a repertoire of jazz standards, Latin and their own compositions. In gipsy jazz they find another source of inspiration without imitating the typical gipsy swing trio sound or style. Their musical backgrounds are in the broad area of pop and jazz.Guitarists Ralph de Rozario and Gerhard Turksma prefer jazz improvisation, which remains a constant factor in their performances. With an eye for catchy arrangements, this solid and well-attuned trio plays jazz, Latin and gipsy swing with a high improvisation content. The Splendid Guitars perform in concert in jazz club [more...]

MoonArra

MoonArra, meaning three streams is about our individual journeys and explorations in world fusion music. Through our many encounters over the years, we shared and exchanged rich and diverse influences from early pop, folk, jazz , rock and Indian Classical styles. Prakash Sontakke has a rich Hindustani Music background, Karthik Mani comes from a strong Carnatic music tradition, Jagadeesh M.R and Madhuri from pop, rock and jazz influences and Wilson Kenneth from playing bass with funk and classic rock bands. The idea for MoonArra started taking shape when we discovered that our musical expressions could blend or ‘fuse’, creating an entirely new sound. We also added the drone of th [more...]

Andrew McCormack



Andrew launched his solo career in April 2006 with his debut album, 'Telescope' which gathered great critical acclaim and led to his receiving the BBC Jazz Award for 'Rising Star' in July 2006. Since then Andrew has continued to perform throughout the world with various groups including his own.

In 2010 he co-released 'MY DUO' with saxophonist and composer, Jason Yarde which launched at a sell-out performance at the Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the London Jazz Festival in Nov 2009.
Andrew has also been a pivotal member of the Kyle Eastwood Band which performs globally and has co-written some of the material on the latests albums.

Andrew has recently been taking private composit [more...]

Jason Turner

A seasoned performer from the London jazz and avant-garde scene, performing and recording as a freelance artist in Europe and India.

With a background in jazz, soul/Motown and the avant-garde, now focussing on electronic music collaborations with funk, techno, trance and DnB producers and DJs.

Performed and recorded between 2002 and 2003 with Gujurati multipercussionist Sandeep Raval, multipercussionist and rhythm composer Sivamani and world music producer James Asher.

Performed and recorded since 2006 with the Joost van Oosten Band.

Main influences: John Coltrane, Archie Shepp, David Murray, Ellery Eskelin, Steve Coleman, Steve Williamson, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Sam Rivers, Illinois Jacqu [more...]

Stormvogel

STORMVOGEL (musician, writer, artist) began as a novellist at the age of 19. His first works were published by Rothschild & Bach (Amsterdam) and received good reviews.
In the nineties Stormvogel created several mysterieplays, combining music, ballet, art, poetry, acting and swordfighting, based on Dutch folklore, legends and history. Since 1998 he performs with his Alter Ego JazzBarock Consort in jazzclubs and on festivals, "Drakenburger Concerto's", a eclectic mix of rock, jazz, classical, world, celtic, medieval music and electronic vintage. Stormvogel is mainly influenced by Magma and Christian Vander. Besides Magma he loves Mahavishnu, RTF, Hammer, Garbarek, King Crimson, Gentle Giant, [more...]

GUGLIELMO BUCCHINO

GUGLIELMO BUCCHINO- trumpeter,composer,conductor,producer,sculptor.
Throughout the years he played and gave concerts with a lot of wonderful musicians. Some of them: abdul corr,(gambia)bernhard gauss,joe di carlo,tony hurdle, rudy stevenson,lenjes robinson,(U.S.A)uli lenz, armando chuh ,(Brasil) gerd kaulard,sergej kurjochin,(Russia),Stephan Zimmermann,Axel Dorner, jose simeon,(Brasil)raviindra,(Germany)shankar lal,(India) boris raehme,abdourahmane diop,(Senegal) arenor anuku,(Nigeria)prabhudeva,manfred gruber,franz albinger,joerg sieghart,thomas koch,(Germany),abdourahmane diop,samba sock(Senegal) albert mangelsdorff,werner englert,samba sock, chuck henderson,(U.S.A)soulayman toure,(Senega [more...]

Stormvogels Alter Ego Jazzbarock Consort

Stormvogels Alter Ego Jazzbarock Consort was founded in 1998 by Dutch writer/musician/artist Stormvogel. The group, consisting of musicians with different backgrounds like jazz, rock, classical, contemporary and celtic music, performs in differing line up, is presented as an artistic knighthood. The compositions by Stormvogel, called 'Drakenburger Concerto's', were inspired by music off all genres, ages and parts of the world. Elements of jazz, rock , classical and world are mixed into an unique style called 'jazzbarock'. Characteristics are the ostinate and odd meter grooves, odd meldoic scales, combination of arrangement and free impro, the use of analogue synthesizers and an historic-my [more...]

Funk-u-bine

Funk-U-Bine has a strong preference for the so-called U.S. black music styles, jazz, soul, blues, Rhythm & Blues and funk. These styles are seamlessly woven together in an honest, original and powerful interpretation. Complemented with Afro-Cuban accent and temperament this is the music style of Funk-U-Bine.

Funk-U-Bine, a 10 man strong soul collective of experienced and professional musicians who provide musical crafts, energetic, sparkling and very swinging.

Rayn Bechoe - vocals
Elvis Sergo - hammond organ
Radboud Withaar - guitar
Arnout Cornelissen - bass
Jan van Nieuwenhuize - drums
Alex Rodriguez - trumpet
Ronald Arkesteijn - trumpet
Soren Ballegaard - tenor sax
Jakob Laegdsmand - ten [more...]

marcos baggiani

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Morris Pleasure

Mo Pleasure has earned a reputation for being something of a musical x-factor, bringing his elusive and exciting je ne sais quoi to a myriad of musical settings in a variety of ways – bass, keys, trumpet, musical director, producer.
As an acclaimed touring musician, his status has been cemented. He collaborated with musicians like Ray Charles, George Duke, Natalie Cole, Rachelle Farrell, Earth Wind & Fire, Micheal Jackson, Christina Aguilera and many more.
As a songwriter, Mo has developed a distinct voice all his own. His compositions are also featured in films like “Three Men and a Little Lady”, “Get On The Bus.”
There are many Television and Video performances to Mo’s credi [more...]

Al McKay

Al McKay, born February 2nd in Los Angeles, California, is also known as the rhythm king, because of his unparalleled rhythmic guitar playing.

In the 60’s, he performed with the likes of Tina Turner and Sammy Davis Jr. and later went on to play with Isaac Hayes.

In the early 70's, he joined the band that gave him even more great acclaim, "Earth, Wind & Fire."

Al McKay, together with Maurice White, was one of the key members of the band who wrote and co-wrote a lot of groundbreaking songs for the group, like "Sing A Song" and "September."

In 1980, he left the band and in the 90’s he went on to form his own musical aggregate, the L.A. All Stars. People like his former EWF-buddies Larry [more...]

SHOOTING STAR

VOCAL GROUP
'We hate close harmony, but love to sing together!'
Through years of working together these ‘best friends forever’,
Yvonne Mandigers , Harriet Middelhoek and Bodhi Sykora ,
have developed a tight and unique sound.
Each of the singers brings a very different sound and character of voices which results in a big variety in dynamics, colour , range and repertoire.
The repertoire consists of own compositions as well as classics , in contemporary arrangements.
Their interests are rooted in jazz , but over the years have grown into many branches , such as blues , latin and soul.
Inspired by the best vocal groups like Lambert Hendricks & Ross and the
early Pointer Sisters , they [more...]

Five brothers

Five brothers was started in 2007 bij saxophone-player Lawrence Blinxma. The name is derived from the 50's Mulligan tune by the same name.
Although the line-up is nearly the same as Gerry Mulligan's pianoless quartets, Mulligan is not the only source of inspiration for the quartet. The quartet also plays compositions of the bandmembers and of different composers like Misha Mengelberg and even Chick Corea.

The quartet likes to colour in- and outside the lines with a lot of soul, fun, and energy by two lyrical saxophone-players and a fantastic rythm section. [more...]

Dipankar Shome

A JazzRock Guitarist , Born In India Kolkatta September29, 1973.

He is a great fan of RamaKrishna , Vivekananda ,Yogananda , Loknath Baba , Bama Khapa ,
Rabindranath Tagore, Eric Clapton, BB King, Pavorotti , Andrea Bocelli ,
Bob Marley, Miles davis ,Vimsen Joshi, Jeff Beck , Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmy Hendrix , Carlos Santana ,Chick Corea , Micheal Jackson, Mick Stern , Pat Matheny , John Lee Hocker and others.

Dipankar Started playing guitar at the age of 11 years old.
Dipankar is working with various jazzrock players from different parts of the world to realize his projects.

In 1994 For the First time he made his Journey towards Europe.
In 2004 Dipankar Shome moved to USA after working [more...]

Lotz Of Music - jazz flute

Mark Lotz is more than just a big voice in the European jazz scene. He is at the forefront of jazz, classical and World Music and is obviously enjoying every minute of it! (Tomas Pena, Jazz.com, Latin Jazz Network)

Lotz Of Music is a multi national quartet of modernists performing their imaginative ‘Pygmy Bebop’. A unique vision on new European jazz: haunting, wild and beautiful music within dynamic performances of fun improvisations. Lotz Of Music is a creative vehicle for the improvisations of flutist Mark Alban Lotz.


Press:
• A fresh, global and oddly beautiful new sound! (Rick Congress, Random Chance Records, NY)
• They're going to make some real noise. (Tad Hendrickson: C [more...]