Plantoid
Plantoid is an experimental psychedelic progressive jazzy rock band from Brighton, UK.... read full bio
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Pokey LaFarge
Pokey LaFarge is a singer-songwriter who incorporates elements of early jazz, country blues and folk into his music. Following the release of his debut album Marmalade, he joined The Hackensaw Boys on tour. LaFarge’s sophomore release, Beat, Move & Shake, was released via Big Muddy Records. The first album with his band The South City Three, Riverboat Soul, was recorded... read full bio
Poncho Sanchez
Whether it's salsa, straightahead jazz, Latin jazz, or even elements of soul and blues, the mesmerizing array of sounds and colors from Poncho Sanchez's youth have telegraphed across the decades and continue to inform his creative sensibilities to this day. ""There's room for a lot of different sounds in our music,"" he says. ""I think people have come to know... read full bio
POOKIE
Producer, songwriter, composer, DJ and maybe one of the top MCs in the nation, POOKIE is headquartered in Melbourne. She cites Missy Elliot and the wider hip-hop community as the originators of her love of music. Growing up in Perth, POOKIE developed a passion for a wide range of artistic endeavors, including poetry, painting, drawing and sculpture. With the use of this... read full bio
Poppy Ajudha
Poppy Ajudha releases "My Future," her much awaited new track. In the release, which showcases the singer's unique, genre-bending voice, Poppy talks on being OK with putting her and her future selves ahead of fleeting aspects of life like relationships. Charlie Huggall (Ed Sheeran, Florence & The Machine) co-wrote "My Future" with him. Mike Malchicoff (King Princess, Mark Ronson) produced... read full bio
Portico Quartet
Portico Quartet is an instrumental group from the United Kingdom. The band performs an alternative take on jazz music, combining drums, electronic instruments, saxophone, bass, and keyboard to form their sound. The band began busking outside of the National Theatre in London, and later were discovered and signed by Babel Label. Their first album, Knee-Deep in the North Sea, was... read full bio
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe. The band has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center, for... read full bio
Project Karnak
Project Karnak is an up-and-coming jazz fusion production duo that consists of keyboardist Dominic Canning from Triforce and Steam Down, and drummer Sam Ouissellat. Their music is a mixture of drum, bass, jazz and funk. Project Karnak began their career with the release of their debut single, “Fellowship,” which has a mixture of jazz chord progressions, and funky bass synth.... read full bio
Psychic Temple
Psychic Temple is a musical project fronted by renowned jazz/rock artist Chris Schlarb. While his solo work mostly encompasses the jazz/experimental genres, Psychic Temple reaches a diverse range of audiences, incorporating pop, Americana, smooth jazz and more. Their debut self-titled release features collaborations with 29 other artists, including Minutemen bassist Mike Watt, drummer Tabor Allen of Rare Grooves, and Philip... read full bio
Pyeng Threadgill
Judging from Pyeng Threadgill's childhood her musical destinations seem a natural outcome. Born into an artistic family on the Lower East Side of New York in the 1970's at a time when Polish and Puerto Rican, Black, Chinese, and Jewish were all living in close proximity. Much of Pyeng's child rearing years were spent in black box theatres, community gardens,... read full bio
Q-Tip
Q-Tip is best known as the co-founder of A Tribe Called Quest. He is one of the most important Hip Hop artists of all time because he mixed rap, jazz, and other styles with lyrics that were sharp and socially aware. The group's sixth and last album, "We Got It From Here...Thank You For Your Service," got great reviews. Q-Tip has... read full bio
Quinn Oulton
Quinn Oulton is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and producer from London who has always experimented with music. Quinn has a strong background in jazz and a deep comprehension of intricate musical ideas, which he skillfully incorporates into the more popular genres of alt-pop and current R&B. You may anticipate hearing exquisitely crafted, timeless tracks with subtle layers for those who value... read full bio
Rachael and Vilray
Since Rachael witnessed Vilray perform a very brief set of covers and announced she wanted to join, "Rachael & Vilray" has existed as a musical act. As he discovered when they began performing original music, her voice is distinctive, agile, beautiful and the most satisfying instrument for him to write for. Since they started playing music seven years ago, their lineup... read full bio
Rachelle Ferrell
Rachelle Ferrell began singing at the age of six, which contributed to the development of her startling six-and-change octave range. Her range also includes the ability to reach the whistle register, a talent that she references in It only took a minute as Minnie Riperton-like wailing. She received classical training on violin at an early age and by the time... read full bio
Rai Thistlethwayte
Rai Thistlethwayte is an Australian rock, pop, and jazz musician and songwriter. Rai is multi-talented and can play the piano, guitar, and sings. He studied jazz piano at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Rai is the singer and a songwriter in Thirsty Merc. Some of their most popular songs include, ‘In The Summertime’, ’20 Good Reasons’, ‘Wasting Time’, ‘My Completeness’,... read full bio
Ralph Towner
Ralph Towner is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and bandleader. He plays the twelve-string guitar, classical guitar, piano, synthesizer, percussion and trumpet. Ralph Towner has been recording for ECM for 24 years now. (Lost And Found is his 16th ECM album as leader or co-leader; there are also three records with Oregon, the group Towner co-founded on the label, as... read full bio
Ramsey Lewis
Ramsey Lewis’s career took off with the release of The In Crowd, and the subsequent radio hits ""The In Crowd"", ""Hang On Sloopy"", and ""Wade In The Water"". Since then, Ramsey has been awarded three Grammys and has hosted several radio programs, including currently the syndicated Legends of Jazz which is broadcast on over 70 stations nationwide. Ramsey Lewis debuted... read full bio
Randy Crawford
Randy Crawford's initial notoriety came from her fiery vocal on Street Life," song matching her with the Crusaders that was included on the soundtrack for Burt Reynolds' film Sharky's Machine. Crawford was lead vocalist in a group that included bassist Bootsy Collins before touring as George Benson's opening act. She has one of the most readily identifiable voices and distinctive... read full bio
Randy Sabien
Randy Sabien is an American jazz musician who plays the violin, mandolin, guitar, piano, composes music, and teaches music who is known for his many recordings and spectacular live performances. When he was 21 years old he created the Boston's Berklee College of Music. He is now the chair of the Strings department of McNally Smith College of Music. He... read full bio
Raul Malo
Raul Malo is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer who is best known for being the lead singer of the country music band, The Mavericks. Malo was born in Miami, Florida, and after leaving The Mavericks he went on to pursue a solo career. Apart from his solo career and his career with The Mavericks, Malo is a popular... read full bio
Celebrity Talent International is a booking agent to help you hire jazz performers for corporate functions, business or private parites, fairs or festivals, weddings, speaking engangments, print or online advertising campaigns, media events, endorsements, fundraisers, or appearances. Contact CTI by calling 725-228-5100 today or submitting a request in order to book talent like Plantoid, Pokey LaFarge, Poncho Sanchez, POOKIE, Poppy Ajudha, Portico Quartet, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Project Karnak, Psychic Temple, Pyeng Threadgill, Q-Tip, Quinn Oulton, Rachael and Vilray, Rachelle Ferrell, Rai Thistlethwayte, Ralph Towner, Ramsey Lewis, Randy Crawford, Randy Sabien, Raul Malo and more!
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