2018 – Page 28 – The Music Syndicate

Year: 2018

Justin James

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

Artist, Flute, Sax

Justo Almario

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.

Artist, Violin

Karen Briggs

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

Artist, Piano, Vocalist

Karrin Allyson

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

Artist, Vocalist

Kate McGarry

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

Artist, Vocalist

Kathleen Grace

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

Artist, Flute, Sax, Vocalist

Katisse Buckingham

Katisse Buckingham performs often at the Baked Potato in North Hollywood, where he adds his personality and musicality to the music of guitarist Sandro Albert. He is from Los Angeles and is an amazing flute player who also plays sax

Artist, Bass

Kaveh Rastegar

Artist Profile: Kaveh Rastegar Kaveh Rastegar plays bass and writes music too. In the years since graduating from the Eastman School of Music, he has enjoyed success playing music in the greater Los Angeles area. In addition to his work

Artist, Flute

Keiko Okamoto

Artist Profile: Keiko Okamoto Keiko Okamoto is performing flute extensively in the Los Angeles area, working with several well-known ensembles, including the Asia American Symphony (directed David Benoir), San Fernando Valley Symphony, Pacific Palisades Symphony, Brentwood/Westwood Symphony, Carson Symphony,

Artist, Guitar

Keith Ganz

Artist Profile: Keith Ganz “Keith Ganz is hands down one of my favorite guitar players on the planet.” – The Hook, Charlottesville, VA Weekly Arts Paper Keith Ganz is a guitarist/composer/arranger living just outside of New York City. He has