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Jeff Golub
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Jeff Golub was a contemporary jazz guitarist with 11 solo albums and 3 CD's as the leader of the instrumental band "Avenue Blue&q… read moreJeff Golub was a contemporary jazz guitarist with 11 solo albums and 3 CD's as the leader of the instrumental band "Avenue Blue". Before becoming an instrumentalist, Golub worked as a sideman to a number of very successful… read moreJeff Golub was a contemporary jazz guitarist with 11 solo albums and 3 CD's as the leader of the instrumental band "Avenue Blue". Before becoming an instrumentalist, Golub worked as a sideman to a number of very successful rock and pop artists. He's arguably best known for his… read more
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Spyro Gyra
208,417 listeners
Spyro Gyra is a jazz fusion group that 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 that formed in 1974 in Buffalo, New York, United States. Since their formation, the band has released 25 albums and have been nominated for 12 Grammys. The band's lineup has seen many changes, with … read moreSpyro Gyra is a jazz fusion group that formed in 1974 in Buffalo, New York, United States. Since their formation, the band has released 25 albums and have been nominated for 12 Grammys. The band's lineup has seen many changes, with only saxophonist Jay Beckenstein and keyboardist Tom Schuman… read more
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Yellowjackets
144,511 listeners
In 1977, Robben Ford assembled a group of veteran session musicians to record his album The Inside Story. The trio of musicians, which incl… read moreIn 1977, Robben Ford assembled a group of veteran session musicians to record his album The Inside Story. The trio of musicians, which included keyboardist Russell Ferrante, bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Ricky Lawson, soon discovered … read moreIn 1977, Robben Ford assembled a group of veteran session musicians to record his album The Inside Story. The trio of musicians, which included keyboardist Russell Ferrante, bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Ricky Lawson, soon discovered a certain "chemistry" and musical affinity that le… read more
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Shakatak
152,251 listeners
Shakatak is an English jazz-funk band, founded in 1980. Shakatak scored a number of chart entries, including two Top Ten hits in the UK Sin… read moreShakatak is an English jazz-funk band, founded in 1980. Shakatak scored a number of chart entries, including two Top Ten hits in the UK Singles Chart, "Night Birds" (1982) and "Down on the Street" (1984), plus a furth… read moreShakatak is an English jazz-funk band, founded in 1980. Shakatak scored a number of chart entries, including two Top Ten hits in the UK Singles Chart, "Night Birds" (1982) and "Down on the Street" (1984), plus a further 12 entries in the Guinness book of British Hit Singles. T… read more
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Gregg Karukas
80,129 listeners
Gregg Karukas is a smooth jazz keyboardist and pianist who originally hails from the Washington, DC-Maryland area. He experimented with key… read moreGregg Karukas is a smooth jazz keyboardist and pianist who originally hails from the Washington, DC-Maryland area. He experimented with keyboards as a child, but it was not until his teens that he pursued music professionally. Gradually,… read moreGregg Karukas is a smooth jazz keyboardist and pianist who originally hails from the Washington, DC-Maryland area. He experimented with keyboards as a child, but it was not until his teens that he pursued music professionally. Gradually, he developed a relaxing smooth jazz style of music that mad… read more
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Jeff Lorber
123,896 listeners
Jeff Lorber (born November 4, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American Grammy Award-nominated keyboardist, composer, and record p… read moreJeff Lorber (born November 4, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American Grammy Award-nominated keyboardist, composer, and record producer. After leading his own group, The Jeff Lorber Fusion, he went on to pioneer the smooth jaz… read moreJeff Lorber (born November 4, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American Grammy Award-nominated keyboardist, composer, and record producer. After leading his own group, The Jeff Lorber Fusion, he went on to pioneer the smooth jazz genre in his solo career. Many of his songs were featured … read more
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Gino Vannelli
170,927 listeners
Gino Vannelli (born 16 June 1952 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian singer/songwriter of Italian ancestry. From a musical family, h… read moreGino Vannelli (born 16 June 1952 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian singer/songwriter of Italian ancestry. From a musical family, his father was a big band musician. Gino Vannelli played drums at a young age and after finishing h… read moreGino Vannelli (born 16 June 1952 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian singer/songwriter of Italian ancestry. From a musical family, his father was a big band musician. Gino Vannelli played drums at a young age and after finishing high school studied musical theory at McGill University. In t… read more
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Kirk Whalum
128,213 listeners
In 1983, Kirk Whalum caught the attention of the pianist Bob James. And, Whalum joined his album "12" (1985). He released his deb… read moreIn 1983, Kirk Whalum caught the attention of the pianist Bob James. And, Whalum joined his album "12" (1985). He released his debut album "Floppy Disk" with James' support. From the latter term of 1980's, Wh… read moreIn 1983, Kirk Whalum caught the attention of the pianist Bob James. And, Whalum joined his album "12" (1985). He released his debut album "Floppy Disk" with James' support. From the latter term of 1980's, Whalum began to make a name for himself as a sideman of great … read more
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Lee Ritenour
252,003 listeners
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Viktoria Tolstoy
90,731 listeners
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