Joao Bosco is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist who is known for performing Brazilian pop music alongside Aldir Blanc. Bosco was born in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais and was originally an engineer before moving to Rio de Janeiro where his music was gaining popularity. Bosco’s music is a mixture of Bossa nova, MPB and samba. He’s also been known for... read full bio
Joe Armon-Jones is an up-and-coming English jazz keyboardist, composer and producer who is known for blending together bass-heavy dub, contemporary club culture with modern jazz. Apart from his work as a solo artist, Armon-Jones has also been a member of the Ezra Collective and has played with artists and groups which include Nubya Garcia, Ata Kak and Pharoahe Monch. Armon-Jones... read full bio
Television, film, theater, nightclubs-they’re all fields in which Joe Piscopo has won the acclaim and affection of millions. For over 25 years, Joe Piscopo has proven to be one of show business’ brightest lights. After stints as a disc jockey and dinner-theater performer, Joe Piscopo turned to comedy. In 1980, he was chosen to join a newly formed ensemble charged... read full bio
Australian guitar virtuoso Joe Robinson has spent the last several years touring North America, playing festivals and headlining clubs. Having also played China, Japan, Europe and Australia, Robinson has been able to define himself as a budding world visionary. He walks a tightrope between the instrumental music that’s put him in the spotlight and a unique fusion of vocally based... read full bio
Joel Ross is a vibraphonist, composer, and educator from Chicago, Illinois. Ross was only 3 years old when he was given his first drum set. This gained a love of music in Ross and shortly after he was sitting in at church where his father was a choir director at one point. At 10 years old, Ross joined his school... read full bio
Joey DeFrancesco is an American jazz organist, trumpeter, and vocalist from Springfield, Pennsylvania. He performs a mixture of jazz and bebop music and has released over 30 albums over the years some of which includes work with Miles Davis and Jimmy Smith. DeFrancesco was born into a musical inclined family. His grandfather was a jazz musician as well and his... read full bio
John Davidson has been the host of some of America's favorite television shows, including The John Davidson Show, Hollywood Squares and That's Incredible. Davidson has recorded 12 albums, performed in various musicals and has made many movies; The Happiest Millionaire, The One and Only Genuine Original Family Band, Coffee Tea or Me, The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders II, Airport '79 and... read full bio
John McLaughlin has been cited as a major influence on many '70s and '80s fusion guitarists, including prominent players such as Steve Morse, Eric Johnson, Mike Stern, Al Di Meola, and Scott Henderson. According to Pat Metheny, McLaughlin has changed the evolution of the guitar during several of his periods of playing. McLaughlin is also considered a major influence on... read full bio
John Medeski is an American jazz musician and composer from Louisville, Kentucky. Medeski is best known for being a member of the avant-garde jazz scene in New York and has also been a member of Medeski Martin & Wood. Medeski began learning how to play in the piano as a child at only five years old and as he grew... read full bio
One of the most popular live and recorded performers in the Pacific Northwest is John Nilsen, a pianist, guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Twenty titles are available in Nilsen's Magic Wing library, all of which are sold globally. Numerous individuals hold licenses from nations other than the US, such as Taiwan, Singapore, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, and the Philippines. ... read full bio
Since attracting worldwide acclaim as a member of Chick Coreas Elektric Band and Akoustic Banda creative association that has now spanned eighteen yearsGRAMMY-winning bassist John Patitucci has become one of todays most influential musicians and composers. He has released several remarkable albums as leader of his own groups and made notable contributions to renowned ensembles led by Wayne Shorter, Stan... read full bio
Despite his young age, John Pizzarelli has recorded nearly forty albums of music, either as the leader or in tandem with other performers. He is sometimes compared to another jazz singer, Harry Connick, Jr., for his performances of jazz standards and overall popularity. Particularly lauded for his swinging interpretations of jazz standards, Pizzarelli also composes his own songs, some of... read full bio
A principal innovator of modern jazz guitar, John Scofield has expressed himself in the vernacular of bebop, blues, jazz-funk, organ jazz, acoustic chamber jazz, electronically tinged groove music and orchestral ensembles with ease and enthusiasm. From early on, his versatility and technical mastery won him sideman gigs with Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker and Cobham/Duke among many.... read full bio
Two-time Grammy nominated, four-time Gold-selling artist and six-time Emmy Award winner Josh Tesh announced that he would be launching a three-fold campaign for the next phase in his musical career. As a television host, recording artist, music director and syndicated radio show host, Tesh has explored and succeeded in all of these facets of the entertainment industry. With more stations... read full bio
For almost two decades, Johnny A. has traversed the globe with grace, navigating and fusing various musical genres to present his distinct brand of instrumental guitar music. His obsession started when he was 13 years old and saw the Beatles for the first time in Boston. Two years later, he saw Jimi Hendrix live. He was immediately enthralled and bought... read full bio
Jon Brion is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer. He has an extensive career in music, along with a repertoire in producing and film score composing. He has produced music for artists like Kanye West and Fiona Apple. Brion has scored films like Magnolia, Punch-Drunk Love, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Meaningless. His performing career includes work... read full bio
Jonathan’s talents caught the ears and eyes of British record producer Clive Caulder. He was signed to Caulder’s Jive Records, the rest is history. Jonathan’s first single broke down racial barriers, becoming the first song by a black artist to be played by white radio stations in South Africa. Jonathan decided to move there to focus on his recording career.... read full bio
Jonathan Fritzén made his breakthrough with his first album, "Love Birds," which at the time was hailed for capturing the essence of outstanding smooth jazz. After six successful albums, Fritzén is back with the eagerly awaited "Piano Tales." It is a collection of mostly his own works, released on his own label, Nordic Night Records. In fact, he writes all ten... read full bio
Butler personifies the diversity often found in Smooth Jazz today while maintaining a very distinctive identity with his solo work. His South African roots yield a musical background flavored by the rhythms of World Music and Reggae yielding an end product which is refreshingly beat-driven at times thus bringing an interesting flavor to the musical blend we have come to... read full bio
Jools Holland is an English pianist, singer, composer, and bandleader who rose to fame as a member of the band Squeeze. Holland is also known for being a television presenter who has hosted his own show, ‘Later… with Jools Holland,’ as well as ‘Hootenanny.’ Holland was born in Blackheath, London, England, and he began his career as a musician performing... read full bio
