Similar Artists
-
Chris Speed
4,295 listeners
Like a number of emerging musicians on the New York creative jazz scene during the 1990s, clarinetist and tenor saxophonist Chris Speed gre… read moreLike a number of emerging musicians on the New York creative jazz scene during the 1990s, clarinetist and tenor saxophonist Chris Speed grew up in the Seattle area. Speed was first introduced to classical music and played the piano and c… read moreLike a number of emerging musicians on the New York creative jazz scene during the 1990s, clarinetist and tenor saxophonist Chris Speed grew up in the Seattle area. Speed was first introduced to classical music and played the piano and clarinet before becoming interested in improvisation and the … read more
-
Jim Black
4,527 listeners
Jim Black has been playing drums for twenty-eight years. Born in 1967, he grew up in Seattle, WA, playing music ranging from garage rock to… read moreJim Black has been playing drums for twenty-eight years. Born in 1967, he grew up in Seattle, WA, playing music ranging from garage rock to big band swing. In 1985 he went to Boston, MA to attend the Berklee College of Music. During this… read moreJim Black has been playing drums for twenty-eight years. Born in 1967, he grew up in Seattle, WA, playing music ranging from garage rock to big band swing. In 1985 he went to Boston, MA to attend the Berklee College of Music. During this time he recorded numerous albums, performed in Europe and t… read more
-
Brad Shepik
2,651 listeners
In addition to his own groups, Brad Shepik has performed and/or recorded with Paul Motian, Joey Baron, Carla Bley, Charlie Haden, Dave Doug… read moreIn addition to his own groups, Brad Shepik has performed and/or recorded with Paul Motian, Joey Baron, Carla Bley, Charlie Haden, Dave Douglas, oud/violin virtuoso Simon Shaheen, Yuri Yunakov’s Bulgarian Wedding Band and others. Born in … read moreIn addition to his own groups, Brad Shepik has performed and/or recorded with Paul Motian, Joey Baron, Carla Bley, Charlie Haden, Dave Douglas, oud/violin virtuoso Simon Shaheen, Yuri Yunakov’s Bulgarian Wedding Band and others. Born in Walla Walla, Washington and raised in Seattle, Brad Shepik b… read more
-
AlasNoAxis
767 listeners
See also "Jim Black's AlasNoAxis" AlasNoAxis is a jazz quartet led by drummer Jim Black. Besides from him the group includes… read moreSee also "Jim Black's AlasNoAxis" AlasNoAxis is a jazz quartet led by drummer Jim Black. Besides from him the group includes Hilmar Jensson on electric guitar, Chris Speed on tenor saxophone and clarinet, and Skuli Sverris… read moreSee also "Jim Black's AlasNoAxis" AlasNoAxis is a jazz quartet led by drummer Jim Black. Besides from him the group includes Hilmar Jensson on electric guitar, Chris Speed on tenor saxophone and clarinet, and Skuli Sverrisson on electric bass. The music is in some ways closer to po… read more
-
The Claudia Quintet
6,052 listeners
The Claudia Quintet is proof positive that the pessimists were wrong: jazz is not dead, despite being embalmed by major labels and confined… read moreThe Claudia Quintet is proof positive that the pessimists were wrong: jazz is not dead, despite being embalmed by major labels and confined by the narrow-minded to dead-ends. The stunningly original and lyrical works of this NY based en… read moreThe Claudia Quintet is proof positive that the pessimists were wrong: jazz is not dead, despite being embalmed by major labels and confined by the narrow-minded to dead-ends. The stunningly original and lyrical works of this NY based ensemble, led by composer/drummer John Hollenbeck, reveal brea… read more
-
Lemon Juice Quartet
356 listeners
Based in the New York area, the Lemon Juice Quartet (LJQ for short) is an avant-garde jazz-rock group that incorporates elements of Jewish … read moreBased in the New York area, the Lemon Juice Quartet (LJQ for short) is an avant-garde jazz-rock group that incorporates elements of Jewish and East European music. The experimental foursome, whose influences range from Dave Douglas, Mile… read moreBased in the New York area, the Lemon Juice Quartet (LJQ for short) is an avant-garde jazz-rock group that incorporates elements of Jewish and East European music. The experimental foursome, whose influences range from Dave Douglas, Miles Davis, and Ornette Coleman to Medeski, Martin & Wood, … read more
-
Cuong Vu
7,394 listeners
Cuong Vu is widely recognized by jazz critics as a leader of a new generation of innovative musicians. A truly unique musical voice, Cuong has lent his trumpet playing talents to a wide range of artists including Pat Metheny, Laurie Ande… read moreCuong Vu is widely recognized by jazz critics as a leader of a new generation of innovative musicians. A truly unique musical voice, Cuong has lent his trumpet playing talents to a wide range of artists including Pat Metheny, Laurie Anderson, David Bowie, Dave Douglas, Cibo Matto, Mitchell Froom,… read more
-
Uri Caine
25,658 listeners
Uri Caine (born June 8, 1956 in Philadelphia) is a classical and jazz pianist. Caine began playing piano at seven and studied with French j… read moreUri Caine (born June 8, 1956 in Philadelphia) is a classical and jazz pianist. Caine began playing piano at seven and studied with French jazz pianist Bernard Peiffer at 12. He later studied at the University of Pennsylvania where he cam… read moreUri Caine (born June 8, 1956 in Philadelphia) is a classical and jazz pianist. Caine began playing piano at seven and studied with French jazz pianist Bernard Peiffer at 12. He later studied at the University of Pennsylvania where he came under the tutelage of George Crumb. He also gained a great… read more
-
Jim Black's AlasNoAxis
992 listeners
Jim Black (born 1967 in Seattle, Washington) is a jazz drummer who has performed with Tim Berne and Dave Douglas, among others. He attended… read moreJim Black (born 1967 in Seattle, Washington) is a jazz drummer who has performed with Tim Berne and Dave Douglas, among others. He attended Berklee College of Music. His own group, AlasNoAxis, includes Hilmar Jensson on electric guitar, … read moreJim Black (born 1967 in Seattle, Washington) is a jazz drummer who has performed with Tim Berne and Dave Douglas, among others. He attended Berklee College of Music. His own group, AlasNoAxis, includes Hilmar Jensson on electric guitar, Chris Speed on tenor saxophone and clarinet, and Skúli Sverr… read more
-
Ben Allison
8,011 listeners
Listen to all of Ben Allison's CDs at http://BenAllison.com/music Ben Allison is a bassist/composer from New York City. Ben leads the … read moreListen to all of Ben Allison's CDs at http://BenAllison.com/music Ben Allison is a bassist/composer from New York City. Ben leads the groups The Ben Allison Band, Man Size Safe, Peace Pipe, and Medicine Wheel and composes and perfor… read moreListen to all of Ben Allison's CDs at http://BenAllison.com/music Ben Allison is a bassist/composer from New York City. Ben leads the groups The Ben Allison Band, Man Size Safe, Peace Pipe, and Medicine Wheel and composes and performs instrumental music that utilizes a lot of improvisation a… read more