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Bob James
250,777 listeners
Bob James (born December 25, 1939) is a two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz keyboardist. Though he has recorded a couple of straight jazz al… read moreBob James (born December 25, 1939) is a two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz keyboardist. Though he has recorded a couple of straight jazz albums, most of his recordings contain "pop-jazz" which is a type of instrumental pop musi… read moreBob James (born December 25, 1939) is a two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz keyboardist. Though he has recorded a couple of straight jazz albums, most of his recordings contain "pop-jazz" which is a type of instrumental pop music. Bob James was an important figure in turning 1970s fusion… read more -
Lee Ritenour
229,400 listeners
Ritenour was born January 11, 1952 in Los Angeles, California. He played his first session when he was 16 with the Mamas and the Papas. Nic… read moreRitenour was born January 11, 1952 in Los Angeles, California. He played his first session when he was 16 with the Mamas and the Papas. Nicknamed "Captain Fingers", he (along with Larry Carlton) was a sought-after session guita… read moreRitenour was born January 11, 1952 in Los Angeles, California. He played his first session when he was 16 with the Mamas and the Papas. Nicknamed "Captain Fingers", he (along with Larry Carlton) was a sought-after session guitarist by the mid-1970s. He is noted for playing his red Gibso… read more -
Brian Culbertson
150,047 listeners
Brian Culbertson (born January 12, 1973) is a smooth jazz musician and instrumentalist from Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of jazz b… read moreBrian Culbertson (born January 12, 1973) is a smooth jazz musician and instrumentalist from Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of jazz band director and trumpeter Jim Culbertson, Brian's instruments include the keyboard and tromb… read moreBrian Culbertson (born January 12, 1973) is a smooth jazz musician and instrumentalist from Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of jazz band director and trumpeter Jim Culbertson, Brian's instruments include the keyboard and trombone. Heavily influenced by funk, much of Culbertson's m… read more -
Chuck Loeb
115,722 listeners
Chuck Loeb (December 7, 1955 – July 31, 2017) was an American jazz guitarist and a member of the groups Steps Ahead and Fourplay. Loeb was … read moreChuck Loeb (December 7, 1955 – July 31, 2017) was an American jazz guitarist and a member of the groups Steps Ahead and Fourplay. Loeb was born in Nyack, New York, near New York City. At a young age, he listened to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Cla… read moreChuck Loeb (December 7, 1955 – July 31, 2017) was an American jazz guitarist and a member of the groups Steps Ahead and Fourplay. Loeb was born in Nyack, New York, near New York City. At a young age, he listened to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Cream, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, … read more -
Joe Sample
142,377 listeners
Joseph Leslie Sample (February 1, 1939 – September 12, 2014) was an American pianist, keyboard player, and composer. He was one of the foun… read moreJoseph Leslie Sample (February 1, 1939 – September 12, 2014) was an American pianist, keyboard player, and composer. He was one of the founding members of the Jazz Crusaders, the band which became simply The Crusaders in 1971, and remain… read moreJoseph Leslie Sample (February 1, 1939 – September 12, 2014) was an American pianist, keyboard player, and composer. He was one of the founding members of the Jazz Crusaders, the band which became simply The Crusaders in 1971, and remained a part of the group until its final album in 1991 (not in… read more -
Spyro Gyra
177,015 listeners
Spyro Gyra is a jazz fusion group which formed in 1974 in Buffalo, New York, United States. Since their formation, the band has released 25… read moreSpyro Gyra is a jazz fusion group which formed in 1974 in Buffalo, New York, United States. Since their formation, the band has released 25 albums have been been nominated for 12 Grammys. The band's lineup has seen many changes, wit… read moreSpyro Gyra is a jazz fusion group which formed in 1974 in Buffalo, New York, United States. Since their formation, the band has released 25 albums have been been nominated for 12 Grammys. The band's lineup has seen many changes, with only saxophonist Jay Beckenstein and keyboardist Tom Schum… read more -
Larry Carlton
169,182 listeners
Like so many other Los Angeles studio musicians, guitarist and composer Larry Carlton was faced with a choice a number of years back: wheth… read moreLike so many other Los Angeles studio musicians, guitarist and composer Larry Carlton was faced with a choice a number of years back: whether to go solo and develop a name for himself under his own name or to continue the less risky, mor… read moreLike so many other Los Angeles studio musicians, guitarist and composer Larry Carlton was faced with a choice a number of years back: whether to go solo and develop a name for himself under his own name or to continue the less risky, more lucrative existence as a session guitarist, making good mo… read more -
David Benoit
192,228 listeners
David Benoit, (born May 9, 1953) is an American jazz fusion / contemporary jazz pianist, composer and producer, who is from Los Angeles, Ca… read moreDavid Benoit, (born May 9, 1953) is an American jazz fusion / contemporary jazz pianist, composer and producer, who is from Los Angeles, California. He has been nominated for five Grammy Awards. His GRP debut album Freedom at Midnight wa… read moreDavid Benoit, (born May 9, 1953) is an American jazz fusion / contemporary jazz pianist, composer and producer, who is from Los Angeles, California. He has been nominated for five Grammy Awards. His GRP debut album Freedom at Midnight was his biggest seller and most popular album. Benoit also say… read more -
Rick Braun
119,142 listeners
Rick Braun is a smooth jazz trumpet player. He got started playing in several bands, including Avenue Blue, which was led by guitarist Jeff… read moreRick Braun is a smooth jazz trumpet player. He got started playing in several bands, including Avenue Blue, which was led by guitarist Jeff Golub. Braun has a trumpet solo in the band's remake of "Pick up the Pieces", whic… read moreRick Braun is a smooth jazz trumpet player. He got started playing in several bands, including Avenue Blue, which was led by guitarist Jeff Golub. Braun has a trumpet solo in the band's remake of "Pick up the Pieces", which had been a hit by the Average White Band during the 1970s.… read more -
Paul Brown
94,750 listeners
Born and raised in LA to parents very involved in the music business, Paul Brown first began playing drums at the age of five. Although a … read moreBorn and raised in LA to parents very involved in the music business, Paul Brown first began playing drums at the age of five. Although a very talented musician in has own right, he is best known as a Grammy winning producer / engineer … read moreBorn and raised in LA to parents very involved in the music business, Paul Brown first began playing drums at the age of five. Although a very talented musician in has own right, he is best known as a Grammy winning producer / engineer having worked with just about everybody of consequence in th… read more