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Shabaka And The Ancestors
45,911 listeners
Though Shabaka Hutchings is perhaps best known for playing in Pete Wareham’s Melt Yourself Down, he has long been finding ways of escaping … read moreThough Shabaka Hutchings is perhaps best known for playing in Pete Wareham’s Melt Yourself Down, he has long been finding ways of escaping the trappings of their pop sensibilities – playing in the Sun Ra Arkestra in 2014 – and pushing hi… read moreThough Shabaka Hutchings is perhaps best known for playing in Pete Wareham’s Melt Yourself Down, he has long been finding ways of escaping the trappings of their pop sensibilities – playing in the Sun Ra Arkestra in 2014 – and pushing himself musically. And on Wisdom of Elders Hutchings delves ev… read more -
Melissa Aldana
19,331 listeners
On her first jazz quartet "Visions", award-winning saxophonist Melissa Aldana connects her work to the legacy of Latina artists w… read moreOn her first jazz quartet "Visions", award-winning saxophonist Melissa Aldana connects her work to the legacy of Latina artists who have come before her, creating a pathway for her own expression. Inspired by the life and works… read moreOn her first jazz quartet "Visions", award-winning saxophonist Melissa Aldana connects her work to the legacy of Latina artists who have come before her, creating a pathway for her own expression. Inspired by the life and works of Frida Kahlo, Aldana creates a parallel between her exper… read more -
Charles Lloyd
107,826 listeners
Charles Lloyd (b. March 15, 1938) is an African-American composer/musician, playing mostly tenor saxophone along with flute and tarogato. H… read moreCharles Lloyd (b. March 15, 1938) is an African-American composer/musician, playing mostly tenor saxophone along with flute and tarogato. He started his career by playing together with Chico Hamilton and Cannonball Adderley. In the latte… read moreCharles Lloyd (b. March 15, 1938) is an African-American composer/musician, playing mostly tenor saxophone along with flute and tarogato. He started his career by playing together with Chico Hamilton and Cannonball Adderley. In the latter half of the 1960s, his own quartet with Keith Jarrett, Cec… read more -
Maria Chiara Argiró
889 listeners
Born in Rome, Italy, pianist and composer Maria Chiara Argirò studied Jazz at Middlesex University. Upon completing her degree, she toured … read moreBorn in Rome, Italy, pianist and composer Maria Chiara Argirò studied Jazz at Middlesex University. Upon completing her degree, she toured extensively with British band These New Puritans. Incorporating influences ranging from jazz and c… read moreBorn in Rome, Italy, pianist and composer Maria Chiara Argirò studied Jazz at Middlesex University. Upon completing her degree, she toured extensively with British band These New Puritans. Incorporating influences ranging from jazz and classical to Brazilian music, folk, rock and electronica, her… read more -
Sons of Kemet
129,899 listeners
Sons of Kemet was a British jazz group formed in 2011 by Shabaka Hutchings, Oren Marshall, Seb Rochford, and Tom Skinner. Theon Cross repla… read moreSons of Kemet was a British jazz group formed in 2011 by Shabaka Hutchings, Oren Marshall, Seb Rochford, and Tom Skinner. Theon Cross replaced Marshall on tuba after the first album, and Eddie Hick replaced Rochford on drums after the th… read moreSons of Kemet was a British jazz group formed in 2011 by Shabaka Hutchings, Oren Marshall, Seb Rochford, and Tom Skinner. Theon Cross replaced Marshall on tuba after the first album, and Eddie Hick replaced Rochford on drums after the third. The band disbanded in 2022. The group used saxophone an… read more -
Amaro Freitas
34,612 listeners
The culture of Pernambuco overflows naturally in this style of Amaro Freitas, a 29 – year – old pianist and composer who is one of the newe… read moreThe culture of Pernambuco overflows naturally in this style of Amaro Freitas, a 29 – year – old pianist and composer who is one of the newest and greatest revelations of Brazilian jazz. Influenced by Moacir Santos, Hermeto Pascoal and Gi… read moreThe culture of Pernambuco overflows naturally in this style of Amaro Freitas, a 29 – year – old pianist and composer who is one of the newest and greatest revelations of Brazilian jazz. Influenced by Moacir Santos, Hermeto Pascoal and Gismonti, but also by great references of piano jazz like Monk… read more -
Ambrose Akinmusire
77,903 listeners
Akinmusire was born and raised in Oakland, California. Before he was eighteen, Ambrose had already performed with such famed musicians as s… read moreAkinmusire was born and raised in Oakland, California. Before he was eighteen, Ambrose had already performed with such famed musicians as saxophonists Joe Henderson, Joshua Redman, Steve Coleman, and drummer Billy Higgins. After graduati… read moreAkinmusire was born and raised in Oakland, California. Before he was eighteen, Ambrose had already performed with such famed musicians as saxophonists Joe Henderson, Joshua Redman, Steve Coleman, and drummer Billy Higgins. After graduating from Berkeley High School in 2000, he moved to New York t… read more -
Mary Halvorson
22,627 listeners
The avant-jazz guitarist Mary Halvorson has been making a stir in downtown New Music circles for a while now. She is noted for her collabor… read moreThe avant-jazz guitarist Mary Halvorson has been making a stir in downtown New Music circles for a while now. She is noted for her collaborations with the violist Jessica Pavone, among many others. Halvorson's strong 2008 debut, DRA… read moreThe avant-jazz guitarist Mary Halvorson has been making a stir in downtown New Music circles for a while now. She is noted for her collaborations with the violist Jessica Pavone, among many others. Halvorson's strong 2008 debut, DRAGON'S HEAD features her new trio, comprised of the extr… read more -
Jasmine Myra
17,402 listeners
Jasmine Myra is a saxophonist, composer and band leader, based in Leeds. View wikiJasmine Myra is a saxophonist, composer and band leader, based in Leeds. View wikiJasmine Myra is a saxophonist, composer and band leader, based in Leeds. View wiki -
Kamasi Washington
317,741 listeners
Life began for Kamasi Washington on February 18, 1981 in Los Angeles, California. In the Washington family music was more of a prerequisite… read moreLife began for Kamasi Washington on February 18, 1981 in Los Angeles, California. In the Washington family music was more of a prerequisite than a privilege. But Kamasi never saw it that way, his love for music began at first sound. His … read moreLife began for Kamasi Washington on February 18, 1981 in Los Angeles, California. In the Washington family music was more of a prerequisite than a privilege. But Kamasi never saw it that way, his love for music began at first sound. His father, Rickey Washington is a professional saxophonist by n… read more