Six time Grammy nominee Kurt Elling, is at the top of the jazz scene. Downbeat’s Male Vocalist of the Year for eight years running.
Grammy nominated Karrin Allyson knows what jazz singing is all about...sometimes tender, sometimes tough, she always strikes the right chord
Peter Cincotti, the 23 year-old singer-songwriter-pianist, has the musical styles that blend pop, rock, blues, funk and jazz,
Kevin Mahogany is blessed with a voice that is instantly seductive—smooth as butter and sweet as honey. NewsWeek described him as "the standout jazz vocalist of his generation."
Kevin
Mahogany's "It's Alright With_Me" (mp3)
Freddy Cole, the legacy of his brother Nat “King” Cole, will stir up memories that will never be forgotten. Now in his 40th year of performing.
Freddy
Cole's "Blame It On My Youth" (mp3)
A member of the Manhattan Transfer since 1979, Cheryl Bentyne's beautiful voice, wide range, and versatility make her one of the leading jazz vocalists on the scene today.
Blessed with a gorgeous, translucent voice, excellent pitch, and supple sense of time, this young singer is turning heads.
Barely 24 years old, Sophie Milman has already seen and done more than many people twice her age. Since her self-titled debut was released in 2004, it has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide.
The statuesque performer dazzles music lovers as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, actress, and educator. She is best known for writing and singing the theme to the TV series, The Nanny.
A funky jazz trio, featuring three veterans Reuben Wilson, Grant Green Jr, and Bernard Purdie.
“…Some of the chunkiest, hardest jamming soul jazz grooves this side of the JB's!"
Godfathers
of Groove's "Flipity Flop" (mp3)
Grammy winner and pianist Rachel Z is a consistently adventurous player, voicing her harmonies with a dark, intimate quality.
Rachel
Z's "Kid Charlemagne" (mp3)
Young pianist/composer Taylor Eigsti is a precocious and prodigious jazz talent. His style is enthusiastic, straightforward, and swinging, with elements of stride, bop, soul, and funk
Beginning his career with John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner has been the most influential jazz pianist over the past 50 years.
Tony Monaco is one of the hot new breed of Hammond B3 organ players making the jazz scene these days. Tony Monaco knows how to excite a crowd.
Tony
Monaco's "Roz da Cat" (mp3)
The Four Freshmen continue to bring their unique brand of vocal harmony to audiences worldwide. A mixture of new arrangements and familiar classic favorites.
The
Four Freshmen's "Its All Right With Me" (mp3)
One of the top male jazz singers to emerge in the 1990s, Allan Harris puts his own personality into his spirited rendition of standards. Tony Bennett’s favorite singer.
Smooth jazz trumpet phenom, Chris Botti is touring the world and topping the charts.
Alex Ligertwood, former lead vocalist for Sanata, and David Garfield, former music director for George Benson, these veterans deliver. Music of Steely Dan, Michael MacDonald, Santana, and more.
Alex
Ligertwood and David Garfield's "Josie" (mp3)
Runner-up on American Idol, Jennifer Hudson has taking the world by storm. Star of the 2006 movie “Dreamgirls”, Jennifer won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe.
Lavay Smith is internationally recognized as The Queen of classic Jazz & Blues in the authentic style of the 1940's and 1950's.
Best known for numerous appearances on The Ally McBeal Show, Vonda Shepard has excited audiences and sold over 12 million CD’s along the way.
Savoy
Brown
The legendary B3 organ and keyboard player from England, Brian Auger has created a distinct voice that combines jazz, rock, soul and funk, that is clearly recognizable to his millions of fans.
Brian
Auger's "Happiness Is Just Around the Bend" (mp3)
In a career that spans three decades, four time GRAMMY nominee Mike Stern has established himself as one of the premier jazz and jazz-fusion guitarists and composers of his generation.
Larry Coryell has been described as “the most innovative and original guitarist since Charlie Christian.” Larry has remained in the pantheon of great jazz guitarists for more than thirty years.
Larry
Coryell's "Stable Fantasy" (mp3)
Pushing the boundaries of jazz with a deceptively intense, distinctive sound that incorporates elements of bebop, funk, R&B and rock. Still cooking for over 25 years..
Italian singer, songwriter, and pianist Chiara Civello, makes good on the promise of this fresh discovery. Her enchanting originals has established her at the top of today's world music scene.
Chilean singer, songwriter, arranger Claudia Acuña draws upon the culture of her homeland by fusing Latin rhythms with her instinctive jazz sensibilities. Newsday says “the voice of an angel.”
Pianist, singer, songwriter, Eliane Elias is known for her distinctive and immediately recognizable musical style which blends her Brazilian roots, and her sensuous alluring voice.
Chuchito Valdés, continues the legacy of great piano players form Cuba. Chuchito creates an exciting and energetic blend of spicy music that drives audiences wild
Chuchito
Valdes' "Funky Cha Cha Cha" (mp3)
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