Month: January 2018
JP Maramba
- 7 years ago
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Artist Profile: JP Maramba John Paul Maramba was born in Manila, Philippines and raised in Los Angeles within a musical family. JP picked up the electric bass in high school having been influenced his older brother, who is also
Read MoreJune Kuramoto
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Artist Profile: June Kuramoto “There are times I would doubt what I am doing, or if what I’m doing has any value,” June Kuramoto confides. “When I am recognized the community, I feel so small compared to others who
Read MoreJustin Brown
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Artist Profile: Justin Brown A graduate of Berkeley High School in California, Justin Brown started playing drums when he was two years old. He received a full-scholarship to participate in the UC Berkeley Young Musician’s Summer Program, in which he
Read MoreJustin Claveria
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Artist Profile: Justin Claveria Justin Claveria began studying sax at age twelve. While in high school he won several awards from the International Association of Jazz Educators through high school jazz ensemble competitions and festivals. In his senior year of
Read MoreJustin James
- 7 years ago
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Artist Profile: Justin James Definitely a “chip off the old block”, Justin is the son of master-drummer/educator Chuck James. Though still a young man, Justin James is fast becoming one of the most in demand jazz drummers on the scene
Read MoreJusto Almario
- 7 years ago
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Artist Profile: Justo Almario Colombian born woodwind player, Justo Almario, is a musical bridge-builder. As a musician, composer and arranger, Justo has combined elements of his native South American rhythms with American Jazz to create an artistry distinctively his own.
Read MoreKaren Briggs
- 7 years ago
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Artist Profile: Karen Briggs Karen Briggs, often described as “that lady in red”, as the featured solo violinist with Yanni. With prominent appearances in the video and recorded versions of his “Yanni, Live at the Acropolis, Karen’s talent has been
Read MoreKarrin Allyson
- 7 years ago
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Artist Profile: Karrin Allyson If you like a classy, amazing jazz voice, then you will find a welcome new friend in Karrin Allyson. Karrin Allyson has established herself as one of the most appealing and skilled vocalists in jazz. An
Read MoreKate McGarry
- 7 years ago
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Artist Profile: Kate McGarry “A lot of jazz singers are good at a few devices and punch them out song after song. Ms. McGarry has a deeper supply. You’ll find shades of folk-pop singers like Suzanne Vega and Rickie Lee
Read MoreKathleen Grace
- 7 years ago
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Artist Profile: Kathleen Grace Kathleen Grace is a member of the new guard of young, creative vocalists stirring up today’s jazz scene. Her music displays a deep understanding of the traditions of her craft while creating a sound all her
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