The story of virtuoso guitarist Stanley Jordan's discovery and rise to international acclaim is legendary as is his revolutionary playing technique. Jordan, at 23 years of age, had recently graduated from Princeton University and was performing on the streets of New York City. He was dazzling passers-by with an absolutely incredible two-handed touch and tapping technique no one had... read full bio
Starr Parodi is an American composer, musician, conductor, and record producer who is the President of The Alliance For Women Film Composers. Parodi is based out of Los Angeles, California, and has been known for her work composing and producing themes and underscores for numerous films, trailers, and television series alongside her husband and partner, Jeff Eden Fair. She has... read full bio
Steam Down is an artist collective, weekly event and musical community that is based out of Deptford, South-East London. Steam Down was founded by Ahnanse, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer. It was originally founded so that local London musicians and producers could connect but ended up evolving into a weekly event. Steam Down has a focus on jazz music and... read full bio
Stephen Bishop is an acoustic performer and Grammy-nominated songwriter. He has written songs for artists such as Phil Collins, Eric Clapton and Barbara Streisand, as well as his own hits including: ""On and On"" ""It Might Be You"" ""Save It For A Rainy Day"" "" Separate Lives"" ""One More Night"" ""Somewhere In Between"" (theme from the movie China Syndrome) ""Only... read full bio
When they first appeared in the early '90s, Stereolab quickly established themselves as one of indie music's most distinctive and influential acts with their hypnotic rhythms and seductive vocals. The ensemble, which was led by Tim Gane and Laetitia Sadier, honored pop music genres that were typically excluded from the history of rock, such as bossa nova, lounge-pop and movie soundtracks.... read full bio
Steve Gadd is a world-renowned drummer and Modern Drummer Hall of Famer. Some of his most notable work is on Paul Simons 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover and Steely Dans Aja. Gadd has worked with many other artists from various genres, such as Simon & Garfunkel, Steely Dan, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Grover Washington Jr., Chick Corea,... read full bio
Steve March Torme is an American musician, actor, and radio host from New York City. He is the son of Mel Torme and Candy Toxon. Torme performs jazz-pop music and can play the piano and guitar. Over the years, Torme has released eight albums. He has worked with artists and musicians such as Arthur Adams, Wilton Felder, Wayne Henderson, Fred... read full bio
Steve Swallow has long been many jazz critics' favorite electric bassist for, rather than playing his instrument in a rock-oriented manner, Swallow emphasizes the high notes and approaches the electric bass to an extent as if it were a guitar. He originally started on piano and trumpet before settling on the acoustic bass as a teenager. Swallow joined the Paul... read full bio
Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell is a true renaissance man. In his four and a half decades in the music business he has achieved great success as an artist, producer, songwriter, music supervisor, and performer. His songs have been recorded by revered artists Ray Charles, Diana Ross, LL Cool J, and Elvis Presley. His song How Do You Talk To... read full bio
Steve Wilson has become a studio and stage mainstay with the biggest jazz performers. Renowned and diverse musicians like Chick Corea, George Duke, Michael Brecker, Dave Holland, Dianne Reeves, Bill Bruford, Gerald Wilson, Maria Schneider, Joe Henderson, Charlie Byrd, Billy Childs, Karrin Allyson, Don Byron, Bill Stewart, James Williams, and Mulgrew Miller have collaborated with Wilson on over 100 recordings,... read full bio
When smooth, soulful, & professionally performed Jazz, encompassing a variety of musical genres, perfect for creating just the right ambiance at your reception, party, or event, is your goal, call on Steven Charles. Specializing in a warm, full-sound, yet with only a duo or trio (even solo), you do not have to deal with the logistics of a larger band.... read full bio
StikYard is a spirited fusion of driving percussion, original musical arrangements and unique choreography. Percussionists in motion utilize a dazzling display of unique and specially designed instruments to bring excitement and joy to audiences of all ages. Supporting performers sometimes join the fray, including solo artists, choirs, and dancers.... read full bio
A group of string musicians with classical training known as Strings From Paris is committed to shattering the conventions of the classical genre and expanding the possibilities for string creation and recording. Their goal is to motivate the upcoming generation of producers and instrumentalists by organizing instructional seminars, staging live performances and giving artists access to world-class arrangements in both studio and... read full bio
Sullivan Fortner is an American jazz musician and composer from New Orleans, Louisiana. He grew popularity after being the pianist in Roy Hargrove’s band for seven years. Fortner started playing the piano at only 4 years old after being inspired by a woman who played the organ at his local church. When Fortner was only 7 years old, he started... read full bio
Since she was sixteen years old, London-born musician Summer Pearl has consistently written, recorded, and performed both domestically and abroad. Summer Pearl transports you to a realm of spirit and truth with her direct words and carefree live performances. Her music is both a meditation on the present and a reflection of her past. It explores black and female emancipation, love—both lost... read full bio
SuperJazzClub is a Ghanaian collective of nine multi-talented individuals with skills ranging from vocals and production to DJ’ing and film-making. Formed in early 2018, the group debuted their first song together in 2019 with the anthemic and confident "Couple Black Kids", capturing the essence of what it means to be young and black. In 2020, SuperJazzClub collaborated with artists outside... read full bio
In the service of good vibes, spiritual uplift and "don't worry, be happy" fun, cool jazzy tones are peppered with pop, hip-hop, reggae, soul, calypso and even some street-corner swing. But once you go past those attractive, beguiling Surfaces, that's when Colin Padalecki and Forrest Frank, the band's two main musicians, genuinely reveal their three-dimensional musical richness. Forrest handles the vocals and... read full bio
Susan Anton is one of the world's most versatile performers; well known to television, theater, film and nightclub audiences internationally. Susan Anton completed her first solo headlining cabaret engagement in New York as well as a headlining engagement at Caesar's Palace in Atlantic City and at Harrah's Hotel in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Susan Anton has an album that was produced... read full bio
Syd Arthur, a quartet of Canterbury-based devotees of sound immersed in the simple pleasures of songwriting, performance and exploratory musical interplay. Greatly inspired by the sonic pioneers of the late 60s and early 70s, they have patiently learned how to engineer, produce and mix themselves, using an innovative hybrid of analogue and digital techniques. Syd Arthur may revel in the... read full bio
T. S. Monk had an extraordinary childhood. As the son of jazz composer and pianist Thelonious Monk, his home was the gathering place for musicians like Art Blakey, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and Max Roach, where they created some of the greatest jazz music of all time.... read full bio
