With the Fare Thee Well concert tour, the Grateful Dead said goodbye to their devoted followers. The performances, which took place in Santa Clara and Chicago, were advertised as the final times the Dead alumni would perform together, but in classic Dead manner, some members changed their minds after the project was over. Despite the desire to continue, Phil Lesh... read full bio
The first album released by Michael Buble was successful enough to crack the top ten charts in Lebanon, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The sound of Michael Buble is evocative of that of other great vocalists from the past. Indeed, Bobby Darin and Frank Sinatra are two artists whose influences can be heard in his compositions. However, he has not... read full bio
Barbra Streisand is an iconic actress and singer that has enchanted the world for over four decades. Her humor and whit combines with her effervescent voice to create a star package that has created over fifty albums, becoming one of the bestselling female artists, and artists in general, of all time as well as an award-winning comedic and dramatic actress.... read full bio
American singer, pianist, songwriter, actor, and television personality Joseph Harry Fowler Connick Jr. Over 28 million of his albums have been sold globally. With 16 million certified sales, Connick is one of the top 60 male musicians in the country according to the Recording Industry Association of America. He has more number-one jazz albums than any other artist in the... read full bio
The song "Come Away With Me" brought Norah Jones the fame she is known for today. It was initially a song that was passed about among the jazz audiences that had seen Norah perform live in a variety of coffee shops all across New York City at the time. Norah Jones became a household celebrity almost immediately after the song... read full bio
One of the most talented, prolific, and smart musicians in history is Jon Batiste. Batiste attended the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied and graduated with a B.A. and an M.F.A. Batiste was the musical director and leader of the band on CBS's The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In addition to receiving two Grammy nominations... read full bio
Tim Reynolds is a Grammy-nominated musician, who is most notably the lead guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band. With the band, he has recorded the albums: Remember Two Things (Platinum-certified), Under the Table and Dreaming (Six-times Platinum-certified), Crash (Seven-times Platinum-certified), Before These Crowded Streets Three-times Platinum-certified), the Grammy-nominated Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King (Platinum-certified), Away from the World (Gold-certified),... read full bio
Jon Batiste is an American musician, bandleader, and television personality who has worked with numerous musicians over the years. He is also well-known for touring with his band Stay Human where he works with them as a band on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Batiste was born in Metairie, Louisiana, and while growing up, he was a member of... read full bio
Tom Waits has been recording music for over 35 years. Comparing his early work---the Elektra/Asylum period from 1972-1980---with what came after (his Island Records years and finally his latest effort Mule Variations on indie label Epitaph), one notices a palpable shift towards the eccentric. In 1983, with the release of Swordfishtrombones, Waits began mixing genres and doing some rather strange... read full bio
Jorja Smith is a British singer and songwriter known for being a skilled lyricist that writes songs that comment on current events, social issues, and tell poignant stories. Growing up, Jorja listened to artists such as Curtis Mayfield and Damien Marley, and she cites artists such as The Streets, Lauryn Hill, and Mos Def as heavy influences on her musical... read full bio
Julio Iglesias' career, My Life: The Greatest Hits is more than simply a great collection of songs -- it is a vital, living piece of international musical history. The single most popular Latin recording artist ever -- and one of the most successful recording artists in the world period -- Iglesias has never before seen fit to document his entire... read full bio
Singer and actress Diana Ross was part of the Supremes as well as a solo artist, and starred in such films as Lady Sings the Blues and The Wiz. An accomplished performer, Ross began singing in a group with friends Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard, and Barbara Martin as a teenager. Signed to Motown Records by famed record producer and label... read full bio
Singer-songwriter and '70s icon Carly Simon found that her breast cancer diagnosis in 1997 gave her life a focal point. ""I feel stronger and more vital than ever,"" she told the New York Daily News. ""When you actually have a battle, it's better than when you don't know who to fight."" Simon became a legendary folk figure with “Anticipation”, “You... 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
Cleo Sol is a British singer-songwriter who has been captivating audiences with her soulful, introspective music since the release of her debut album "Winter Songs" in 2011. With a unique sound that blends elements of RnB, jazz, and neo-soul, Cleo Sol has become known for her powerful vocals and thoughtful lyrics that explore themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. Since the... read full bio
Simply named one of the most outstanding guitarists in jazz history, George Benson’s musical versatility is unmatched. His style ranges from swing to R&B to pop with emphasis on his extraordinary tastes in rhythm and blues, paired with his soulful tenor voice. His style is completely his own, but draws comparison to the likes of Charlie Christian and Wes Montgomery.... read full bio
Winner of five Grammy Awards, Dionne Warwick has had 68 Billboard chart hit records; has placed 44 records in the Billboard Top Ten and has had nine records achieve the coveted Billboard #1 chart position. This can only be the result of the magically melodic voice of Dionne Warwick, who has sold well over 60 million recordings. Today, Warwick’s sales... read full bio
Pop music's magnificent Roberta Flack is an artist described as a ""stomp-down, no-doubt-about-it diva."" Flack is regarded as a peerless musical storyteller, skilled musician and accomplished performer. Her pure genius lies in her ability to get right inside a song and reach her listeners heart-to-heart and soul-to-soul. Favorites like ""Killing Me Softly"" and ""The First Time Ever I Saw Your... read full bio
"Sam Harris’ diversified career has run the gamut from singer and songwriter to actor on Broadway, film and television to writer, director, producer and now, author. After pulling a weekly audience of more than 25 million viewers and going on to win Star Search in it's premier season, Sam and his powerhouse pop, gospel and theater influenced vocals have never... read full bio
The Andy Summers Band is led by the dynamic guitarist of the legendary and iconic rock group The Police. The Police toured the world, performing for more than 4 million fans. One of the three biggest tours in music history, the tour demonstrated beyond any doubt that the popularity of The Police has never diminished. His playing in... read full bio
