Monica Mancini is an American recording artist and concert performer. Monica Mancini is a Concord Record recording artist and a Double-Grammy award nominee, who has carved out a career as a singer and concert performer, appearing with symphony orchestras worldwide. Mancini is one of the twin daughters of famous film composer Henry Mancini and his wife Ginny. She began... read full bio
Monty Alexander was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica where he began piano lessons at the age of six. As a teenager he was often invited to sit in with the bands of some of the prominent musicians in Jamaica. While still a teenager, he had the opportunity to enjoy the performances of Louis Armstrong and Nat ""King"" Cole at... read full bio
Moon Hooch is an American nu jazz band based out of Brooklyn, New York, that consists of the duo Wenzl McGowen and Michael Wilbur. After forming, Moon Hooch began playing jazz music in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and later on began performing dance style music as well and performed in the New York City subways. From there,... read full bio
Moonchild is an American alternative RnB band from Los Angeles, California, which consists of members Amber Navran, Max Bryk, and Andris Mattson. The trio met while studying at USC Thornton School of Music’s Jazz Studies program and the trio are all alumni’s. After their formation, the band spent time writing music which ended up resulting in their debut studio album,... read full bio
Poet, visual artist and composition professor at the USC Thornton School of Music Camae Ayewa, often known as "Moor Mother," is a touring musician who performs both domestically and abroad. Her music crosses several genres, including electronic, free jazz and classical. The Guggenheim Museum, The Met, Carnegie Mellon and Carnegie Hall, Documenta 15, Berlin Jazz Festival and Glastonbury Festival have all displayed Camae's... read full bio
Morgan James is an American singer/actress from Boise, Idaho. She was accepted into The Julliard School when she was 18 where she received her BM in Voice. She made her Broadway debut in The Addams Family, starring Bebe Neuwirth and Nathan Lane. She has also performed in Motown at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre and Godspell at Circle in the Square. She... read full bio
Moses Boyd is a British jazz drummer, composer, record producer, electronic musician, radio host and bandleader who has been apart of the duo Binker and Moses, and has led the jazz band Moses Boyd Exodus, also known as the Exodus. Boyd was born in Catford, London, England, and found his love for the drums while studying in school. He went... read full bio
The highly regarded pianist and producer Moses Yoofee's latest endeavor is the Moses Yoofee Trio. Yoofee is renowned for having extraordinary talent in both production and jazz. The trio draws inspiration from the genres of jazz, hip-hop, R&B and soul music to create an explosive sound. The trio, which features the soulful Roman Klobe on bass and the outstanding German drummer... read full bio
Moss Kena is a British singer and songwriter. He first came to prominence after releasing a cover of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘These Walls’ on SoundCloud. Some of his other popular work includes, “Square One”, “You Don’t Know”, “48”, “Problems”, “Games”, “Spend Some Time”, and “These Walls”. His debut EP gained praise from outlets like The Times UK, and The New... read full bio
Motor City Drum Ensemble is made up of only one member: the German house expert drummer Danilo Plessow. His style is described as both futuristic and harkening to the past, and he combines the genres of jazz, soul, and techno in a way that truly represents his love for his hometown of Detroit. He got his start in music... read full bio
The Berlin-based ensemble Move 78 is known for its unique blend of programmed, automated hip-hop and free-flowing, spontaneous jazz. Keyboardist Doron Segal, drummer Nir Sabag, bassist Hal Strewe, French horn player Meravi Goldman and producer Aver make up the group. Hours of studio improvisations that have been cut up, reorganized and layered with more strings, flute and horns have been used to create their... read full bio
Mulatu Astatke is a well-known composer, arranger and musician from Ethiopia who plays the piano, organ, vibraphone and percussion. He is also recognized as the father of Ethio-jazz, a distinctive fusion of pop, modern jazz, traditional Ethiopian music, Latin rhythms, Caribbean reggae and Afro-funk. He spent a large portion of the 1970s extending the boundaries of Ethiopian music by working both domestically and... read full bio
Muroki, a Kenyan-New Zealander, has made Berlin his home with the goal of introducing his soulful indie-funk-pop combination to European listeners. His third EP, Timezones, was recently released on Benee's Olive Records label. His single "Love Cocoon" peaked at number one on the Triple J Australian chart. You can watch his incredible cover of Tame Impala's "Borderline" for Triple J's renowned... read full bio
Musa Keys, born in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a multi-talented artist, DJ, and producer who has made a name for himself in the music industry through his unique fusion of amapiano, house, and jazz genres. Musa Keys' passion for music began at a young age, and he honed his skills as a DJ and producer through years of hard work and... read full bio
The tribe "Crown of Un" in Yorubaland, Nigeria, is where Muva of Earth, an alternative jazz vocalist and member of ASCENDING SOULSTRESS, hails from. Born and reared in London, growing up with Amy Winehouse and Beyoncé as influences in both London and Kent, for Muva of Earth, returning to London in her teenage years was a significant turning point since... read full bio
My Son The Hurricane is an outstanding brass funk band that personifies musical variety. The band's 12-person roster, which includes several horn players, drummers, and vocalists, is a maelstrom of intensity on stage. Their distinctive sound combines upbeat brass compositions with contagious rhythms to create an exhilarating dance-inspiring experience. My Son The Hurricane has performed on stages across several continents, mesmerizing... read full bio
A multi-horn, multi-drummer and multi-singer brass funk beast from Niagara, Ontario is called My Son The Hurricane. The 12-piece brass-dance group has performed at some of the major events in the US, Canada and Europe. There is no live show like My Son The Hurricane, as evidenced by the over 45 sold-out performances. We defy you not to dance while the band... read full bio
Nadav Remez, an Israeli native who grew up in Tel Aviv's suburbs, attended the Thelma Yellin High School for the Arts, which is noted for turning out outstanding jazz musicians from throughout the world. There, he was exposed to a range of western and eastern musical traditions, which he then shaped into his own special musical vision. Remez was given... read full bio
Since 2019, the multi-instrumentalist and composer Nailah Hunter, based in Los Angeles, has been making music with mystical folk and ambient influences. She has released two EPs, Quietude and Spells, along with a number of singles. Hunter's first full-length album, Lovegaze, is captivating and immerses listeners in her enchanted worldview. She is currently signed to Fat Possum. Hunter, a pastor's daughter... read full bio
Winner of the Soul Train Music Award for best Jazz Artist, Najee is a smooth jazz saxophonist who has been compared to the likes of Kenny G. With two Platinum and four gold albums, Najee is one of the pioneers of what is commonly known as contemporary jazz. Najee is the recipient of many music awards, including the Soul Train... read full bio
