Ill regarded is a group of musicians who collaborate with one another to create freely improvised music that is either spontaneously composed or loosely based on straightforward pre-written themes. Deep bass lines and melancholy tunes that range from hushed chants to terrifying finales. Despite being headquartered in London, UK, Idris Rahman, Emre Ramazanoglu, and Liran Donin have a sound that is... read full bio
Immortal Onion, one of the most intriguing new jazz projects from Poland, have already established a solid reputation. We've had the pleasure of introducing the new release named "Screens," which was recorded at the initiative of the saxophonist Micha Jan Ciesielski, after two well-received albums ("Ocelot of Salvation" and "XD[ExperienceDesign]" at U Know Me Records). Micha's tracks are proof that jazz... read full bio
Improm2 is Southern California's top flute and guitar duo whose members are Glenn Richardson and Joe Angelastro. Both musicians have been playing professionally for over 20 years and play classical as strong as jazz, bossa nova, tango and popular. Glenn and Joseph are requested by the top wedding planners in Southern California. Glenn Richardson's classical background includes studying with Jean... read full bio
Incognito is a British acid jazz band that is led by Jean-Paul ‘Bluey’ Maunick and consists of various members over the years such as Linda Muriel, Jocelyn Brown, Tony Momrelle, Imaani, Maysa Leak, and Carleen Anderson. Incognito was formed in London, England, and their music is a mixture off jazz, soul, pop and house. Maunick and Paul “Tubbs” Williams founded... read full bio
With King Cobra, Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals have cemented their status as one of Baltimore's most intriguing, varied and radically creative hip-hop groups, after the release of their seminal album Rhino XXL and Dear, Sudan. King Cobra varies from spaced-out funk, janky rap anthems, sharp trap manifestos, to vast, synthesized rap ballads, all while bending hip-hop foundations to entirely individual styles.... read full bio
Ingvar Estrada is gifted Italian born singer-tenor with the ability to sing in several languages including French, Spanish and German. He was educated in the United States and has developed a passion for music of different styles and people. Ingvar has performed a wide array of styles, spanning from Classical, Pop, Blues and Jazz. Ingvar’s parents were both musically talented.... read full bio
Irma Thomas, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet join together to tour for the first time ever. The combination of blues sounds creates an epic experience of soul music. Irma Thomas is a Grammy Award-winning singer, The Bling Boys of Alabama are six-time Grammy Award-winners, and the Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet is a world-renowned crew.... read full bio
Irreversible Entanglements was founded in early 2015 by saxophone Keir Neuringer, poet Camae Ayewa (also known as Moor Mother), and bassist Luke Stewart. They came together to perform at a Musicians Against Police Brutality event held in response to the NYPD killing of Akai Gurley. The whole quintet's first performance together was recorded for this debut after the ensemble later... read full bio
Irvin Mayfield is a Grammy and Billboard Award-winning artist with 15 albums to his credit. Mayfield is the founding Artistic Director of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and currently serves as Artistic Director of Jazz at the Minnesota Orchestra. Mayfield is currently a professor at the University of New Orleans, where he also serves as Director of the New Orleans... read full bio
Isaac Waddington, a singer-songwriter who now resides in London and is originally from Portsmouth, has a classical music background. He spent his formative years singing with the Chichester Cathedral Choir and was awarded the renowned "BBC Young Chorister of the Year" award. Isaac has drawn musical inspiration for his new EP, Dirty Mile, from some of his most important musical role... read full bio
Jack DeJohnette is a Chicago-born drummer. After switching from the piano around 1960, DeJohnette joined Miles Davis' Bitches Brew-era band. During his early Chicago years, DeJohnette played everything from R&B to free jazz. After moving to New York in 1966, he played with John Patton, Jackie McLean, Betty Carter and Abbey Lincoln. From 1966-9, he achieved his first international exposure... read full bio
Jacob Collier is a Grammy Award-winning jazz, funk, and soul artist from London. He rose to fame with his viral covers of hit songs like Stevie Wonder’s “Don’t You Worry ‘bout a Thing”. Collier racked up a massive global fan base and tens of millions of views throughout various social media platforms. He recorded, arranged, performed and produced his debut... read full bio
Jaga Jazzist, also known as just Jaga, is a Norwegian experimental jazz-rock band that currently consists of members Martin Horntveth, Lars Horntveth, Marcus Forsgren, Even Ormestad, Andreas Mjos, Line Horntveth, Oystein Moen, and Erik Johannessen. Jaga Jazzist are based out of Tonsberg, Norway, and the group consists of a group of brothers who also play in the pop band The... read full bio
Jaimie Branch, who hails from Chicago, is a whiz on the trumpet. Branch and her band create eclectic and unique jazz music. She has released one album titled Fly or Die. Rolling Stone magazine mentioned Branch as one of the top 10 new artists to watch. Branch has worked with artists such as TV on the Radio, Spoon, and William... read full bio
Jaimoe and his Jasssz Band perform American music. Jaimoe was a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band and is known as a legendary drummer. By combining elements of jazz, blues, rock and roll, and RnB, they make a unique style of music that makes you feel things and stirs your soul. Their repertoire includes not only fresh takes on... read full bio
Jake Isaac was born and raised in south London, U.K. where he started playing drums at the young age of three. He later taught himself to play bass guitar and piano. When he was nineteen, Isaac had started to make a good living as a part-time percussionist and bassist for different jazz and rock artists for a variety of... read full bio
Apple Cores by the James Brandon Lewis Trio solidifies Lewis' status as one of the most influential and prolific musicians of his generation. It comes after his breakthrough with Eye Of I, his joyful and experimental debut for ANTI-, and JazzTimes’ Album of the Year Jesup Wagon, a surreal mosaic of gospel, folk-blues, and catcalling brass bands inspired by inventor... read full bio
James Emmanuel's father, a Nigerian preacher, saw that his son needed some stability in the face of adolescence and gently encouraged him to pursue music. He found his passion for singing when he joined the church's gospel choir. He assumed responsibility for providing for his mother at the age of sixteen following the death of his father. His passion for... read full bio
Jamie Cullum is a jazz-pop singer, composer, and radio presenter hailing from the United Kingdom. In addition to his primary talents as a vocalist and pianist, he can also play other instruments, including the guitar and the drums, to accompany himself. He has released twenty-four singles in addition to nine studio albums, three compilation albums, one live album, and one... read full bio
Jamie Leeming's fascination with music has always played a significant role in his dynamic connection with it. It might be his concern with how memories are experienced as a teenager, which is essential to his debut solo album, Resynthesis, or his obsession with Miles Davis' Bitches Brew cover at a nearby HMV. As a result of his musical curiosity, Leeming... read full bio
