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Weather Report
466,324 listeners
Weather Report was an influential jazz fusion band of the 1970s and 1980s, one of the bands that defined the genre. Their initial style was… read moreWeather Report was an influential jazz fusion band of the 1970s and 1980s, one of the bands that defined the genre. Their initial style was collectively improvised free jazz with a strong rhythmic pulse and Latin influences; moving into … read moreWeather Report was an influential jazz fusion band of the 1970s and 1980s, one of the bands that defined the genre. Their initial style was collectively improvised free jazz with a strong rhythmic pulse and Latin influences; moving into more funk-oriented rhythms. The sound also developed from an… read more -
Wayman Tisdale
90,202 listeners
Wayman Lawrence Tisdale (June 9, 1964 - May 15, 2009) Wayman Tisdale, who last year was elected to the College Basketball Hall of Fame, die… read moreWayman Lawrence Tisdale (June 9, 1964 - May 15, 2009) Wayman Tisdale, who last year was elected to the College Basketball Hall of Fame, died the morning of May 15th, 2009 at the age of 44. Wayman Tisdale, the former NBA player and curren… read moreWayman Lawrence Tisdale (June 9, 1964 - May 15, 2009) Wayman Tisdale, who last year was elected to the College Basketball Hall of Fame, died the morning of May 15th, 2009 at the age of 44. Wayman Tisdale, the former NBA player and current jazz musician, had part of his right leg amputated due to … read more -
Pat Metheny Group
334,895 listeners
The Pat Metheny Group is a jazz group founded in 1977 known for their consistently recognizable yet eclectic sound, fusing elements of new … read moreThe Pat Metheny Group is a jazz group founded in 1977 known for their consistently recognizable yet eclectic sound, fusing elements of new jazz, fusion, heartland folk, Latin and other international styles. The music ranges from highly r… read moreThe Pat Metheny Group is a jazz group founded in 1977 known for their consistently recognizable yet eclectic sound, fusing elements of new jazz, fusion, heartland folk, Latin and other international styles. The music ranges from highly refined melodic and rhythmic excursions to lyrical tone poems… read more -
3rd Force
63,213 listeners
One of the mainstays of the Higher Octave label, 3rd Force is an instrumental trio composed of multi-instrumentalists William Aura (also th… read moreOne of the mainstays of the Higher Octave label, 3rd Force is an instrumental trio composed of multi-instrumentalists William Aura (also the group's producer and chief composer), Craig Dobbin, and Alain Eskinasi, plus varied and fre… read moreOne of the mainstays of the Higher Octave label, 3rd Force is an instrumental trio composed of multi-instrumentalists William Aura (also the group's producer and chief composer), Craig Dobbin, and Alain Eskinasi, plus varied and frequent guest musicians. 3rd Force is considerably more eclect… read more -
Brian Culbertson
152,276 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 -
Kim Waters
108,922 listeners
Saxophonist, composer and producer Kim Waters is a trendsetter in the world of contemporary jazz. He has scored ten #1 hits, recorded 13 ch… read moreSaxophonist, composer and producer Kim Waters is a trendsetter in the world of contemporary jazz. He has scored ten #1 hits, recorded 13 chart-topping albums and sold over a million records, placing him among the top 5 best selling instr… read moreSaxophonist, composer and producer Kim Waters is a trendsetter in the world of contemporary jazz. He has scored ten #1 hits, recorded 13 chart-topping albums and sold over a million records, placing him among the top 5 best selling instrumentalists in contemporary jazz. During his 16-year career,… read more -
Eric Marienthal
74,604 listeners
After graduating high school in Southern California in 1976, Eric went on to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. There h… read moreAfter graduating high school in Southern California in 1976, Eric went on to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. There he studied with the legendary saxophone professor, Joe Viola. By the time he left Berklee, Eric had… read moreAfter graduating high school in Southern California in 1976, Eric went on to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. There he studied with the legendary saxophone professor, Joe Viola. By the time he left Berklee, Eric had achieved the highest proficiency rating given by the school… read more -
Ken Navarro
61,811 listeners
Ken Navarro ( born June-9th 1953, Lafayette, Indiana) is a smooth jazz music composer, guitarist and a founder of Positive Music Record. C… read moreKen Navarro ( born June-9th 1953, Lafayette, Indiana) is a smooth jazz music composer, guitarist and a founder of Positive Music Record. Check out his bio: http://www.kennavarro.com/index.html View wikiKen Navarro ( born June-9th 1953, Lafayette, Indiana) is a smooth jazz music composer, guitarist and a founder of Positive Music Record. Check out his bio: http://www.kennavarro.com/index.html View wiki -
Grover Washington, Jr.
915,537 listeners
Grover Washington, Jr. (December 12, 1943 - December 17, 1999) has been considered by many to be the founding father of smooth jazz and a m… read moreGrover Washington, Jr. (December 12, 1943 - December 17, 1999) has been considered by many to be the founding father of smooth jazz and a master of the jazz funk genre, working as a prominent songwriter and talented saxophonist. Througho… read moreGrover Washington, Jr. (December 12, 1943 - December 17, 1999) has been considered by many to be the founding father of smooth jazz and a master of the jazz funk genre, working as a prominent songwriter and talented saxophonist. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Washington made some of the genre… read more -
Chris Standring
81,211 listeners
Born and raised in the UK, Chris Standring is now a respected session musician based in Los Angeles, performer and songwriter. He occasion… read moreBorn and raised in the UK, Chris Standring is now a respected session musician based in Los Angeles, performer and songwriter. He occasionally tours in the UK, the latest being a series of triumphant dates at Pizza Express Jazz Club in … read moreBorn and raised in the UK, Chris Standring is now a respected session musician based in Los Angeles, performer and songwriter. He occasionally tours in the UK, the latest being a series of triumphant dates at Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho, London to showcase his new album Blue Bolero. View wiki