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Robert Glasper
481,097 listeners
Robert Glasper was raised in Houston, Texas. His mother was his first and strongest musical influence. Mrs. Glasper not only played piano a… read moreRobert Glasper was raised in Houston, Texas. His mother was his first and strongest musical influence. Mrs. Glasper not only played piano and sang gospel music in the family's church, she led a band that worked the city's jazz … read moreRobert Glasper was raised in Houston, Texas. His mother was his first and strongest musical influence. Mrs. Glasper not only played piano and sang gospel music in the family's church, she led a band that worked the city's jazz and blues club circuit as well. By the age of twelve, young … read more
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Theo Croker
92,872 listeners
Theo Crocker (born Theodore Lee Croker in in Leesburg, Florida, on 18 July 1985) is an American jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger and voca… read moreTheo Crocker (born Theodore Lee Croker in in Leesburg, Florida, on 18 July 1985) is an American jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger and vocalist. As the grandson of Doc Cheatham, Crocker's legacy is felt when he plays. In the spring… read moreTheo Crocker (born Theodore Lee Croker in in Leesburg, Florida, on 18 July 1985) is an American jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger and vocalist. As the grandson of Doc Cheatham, Crocker's legacy is felt when he plays. In the spring of 2006, Crocker received the Presser Music Foundation Awar… read more
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Marquis Hill
39,857 listeners
From his beginnings as one of Chicago’s most thrilling young trumpeters, to his current status as an internationally renowned musician, com… read moreFrom his beginnings as one of Chicago’s most thrilling young trumpeters, to his current status as an internationally renowned musician, composer and bandleader, Marquis Hill has worked tirelessly to break down the barriers that divide mu… read moreFrom his beginnings as one of Chicago’s most thrilling young trumpeters, to his current status as an internationally renowned musician, composer and bandleader, Marquis Hill has worked tirelessly to break down the barriers that divide musical genres. Contemporary and classic jazz, hip-hop, R&… read more
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Ambrose Akinmusire
95,066 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
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Nicholas Payton
108,588 listeners
Nicholas Payton (born September 26, 1973) is a jazz trumpet player and pianist from New Orleans, Louisiana. The son of bassist and sousaphonist Walter Payton, he took up the trumpet at the age of four and by the time he was nine he was p… read moreNicholas Payton (born September 26, 1973) is a jazz trumpet player and pianist from New Orleans, Louisiana. The son of bassist and sousaphonist Walter Payton, he took up the trumpet at the age of four and by the time he was nine he was playing in the Young Tuxedo Brass Band alongside his father. … read more
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Jeremy Pelt
75,016 listeners
Jeremy Pelt arrived in New York in 1998 after graduating from Berklee College of Music. Once he got there, it wasn't long before he st… read moreJeremy Pelt arrived in New York in 1998 after graduating from Berklee College of Music. Once he got there, it wasn't long before he started being noticed by a lot of top musicians in the city. His first professional Jazz gig was pla… read moreJeremy Pelt arrived in New York in 1998 after graduating from Berklee College of Music. Once he got there, it wasn't long before he started being noticed by a lot of top musicians in the city. His first professional Jazz gig was playing with the Mingus Big Band. That gig lead to many long la… read more
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Robert Glasper Experiment
123,614 listeners
Robert Glasper Experiment was an American hip hop band led by Robert Glasper and featuring Casey Benjamin (died 2024) on sax, Derrick Hodge… read moreRobert Glasper Experiment was an American hip hop band led by Robert Glasper and featuring Casey Benjamin (died 2024) on sax, Derrick Hodge on bass, and Mark Colenburg on drums. “Real music is crash protected,” state the liner notes of … read moreRobert Glasper Experiment was an American hip hop band led by Robert Glasper and featuring Casey Benjamin (died 2024) on sax, Derrick Hodge on bass, and Mark Colenburg on drums. “Real music is crash protected,” state the liner notes of Black Radio, the album by Robert Glasper Experiment that tra… read more
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Immanuel Wilkins
81,279 listeners
Immanuel Wilkins is a saxophonist, composer, educator, and bandleader from the greater Philadelphia area. While growing up, Wilkins honed h… read moreImmanuel Wilkins is a saxophonist, composer, educator, and bandleader from the greater Philadelphia area. While growing up, Wilkins honed his skills in the church and studied in programs dedicated to teaching jazz music like the Clef Clu… read moreImmanuel Wilkins is a saxophonist, composer, educator, and bandleader from the greater Philadelphia area. While growing up, Wilkins honed his skills in the church and studied in programs dedicated to teaching jazz music like the Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts. After moving to New York in 2… read more
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Roy Hargrove
345,785 listeners
Roy Anthony Hargrove (Waco, Texas, U.S., October 16, 1969 - November 2, 2018) was an American jazz trumpeter. He won worldwide notice after… read moreRoy Anthony Hargrove (Waco, Texas, U.S., October 16, 1969 - November 2, 2018) was an American jazz trumpeter. He won worldwide notice after winning two Grammy Awards for differing types of music, in 1997 and in 2002. Hargrove has played … read moreRoy Anthony Hargrove (Waco, Texas, U.S., October 16, 1969 - November 2, 2018) was an American jazz trumpeter. He won worldwide notice after winning two Grammy Awards for differing types of music, in 1997 and in 2002. Hargrove has played primarily with jazz musicians including Wynton Marsalis and … read more
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Butcher Brown
140,502 listeners
Butcher Brown is a five piece instrumental band from Richmond, Virginia made up of Multi Instrumentalist and Producer/Engineer, DJ Harrison… read moreButcher Brown is a five piece instrumental band from Richmond, Virginia made up of Multi Instrumentalist and Producer/Engineer, DJ Harrison, bassist Andrew Randazzo, Morgan Burrs on guitar, Marcus Tenney on horns and Corey Fonville on dr… read moreButcher Brown is a five piece instrumental band from Richmond, Virginia made up of Multi Instrumentalist and Producer/Engineer, DJ Harrison, bassist Andrew Randazzo, Morgan Burrs on guitar, Marcus Tenney on horns and Corey Fonville on drums. As well as many solo projects Butcher Brown has collabo… read more