Jazz Beau says:Wow, these four guys from South Central L.A. can really swing! Showing a true articulation in a plethora of jazz styles from be bop, to fusion, to swing, they possess innate musicianship, and play with plenty of vigor and class. Great work Young Jazz Giants, I'm going to keep my ear on you!
NamabyOran Etkin world, africa, klezmer Clarinetist, bass clarinetist and saxophonist Oran Etkin and his group Kelenia blend modern jazz, African, Klezmer and Israeli music that moves the senses. A liberating...more »
The Burning SandsbyScotty Barnhart jazz Barnhart is Professor of Jazz Trumpet at Florida State University, featured soloist with the Count Basie Orchestra, and has performed or recorded with a range...more »
Quarter of NothingbyJohn William Gordon jazz, other, jamband, experimental, jazz fusion, mutant jazz Nice to see contemporary jazz artist moving their technique and sound to far-out places. The young Oakland guitarist J.W, Gordon is blowing my mind. And...more »
Hap'nin'byBernard Purdie urban/R&B, jazz, funk, soundtrack Bernard Purdue is "the world's most recorded drummer." Next to James Brown, he is the most sampled musician in popular music. His powerful notes can...more »