Cindy Blackman
” . . . a solid, dependable drummer who can easily move
from straight-ahead jazz to rock to funk and back again.”
http://cindyblackman.com/
http://www.myspace.com/cindyblackmanmusic

Sarah Jane Cion
Pianist & author
1st Place Winner of the internationally acclaimed 17th Annual Great American
Jazz Piano Competition held in Jacksonville Florida. The judges were Horace Silver,
Kenny Barron, Ellis Marsalis, Benny Green and Bill Charlap. Ms. Cion’s trio performed
in Japan at the prestigious Fukuoka Blue Note, and she hastoured Israel, Portugal,
Japan, Germany, Austria and England. Sarah appeared on the Nationally syndicated
NPR radio show “Piano Jazz” with Marian McPartland on February 8th, 2000.
Cion’s articles and transcriptions have been published in Piano Today magazine,
and her book Modern Jazz Piano with playalong CD was released by Hal Leonard
in March ‘05. Sarah is also a contributor to the Steinway Library of Piano Music:
Jazz Piano-Pieces To Grow On - sharing the roster with Bill Dobbins, Dick Hyman,
Andy LaVerne and others.
http://www.sarahjanecion.com/

Claire Daly
Five time winner of the Downbeat Critic’s Poll “Talent Deserving
Wider Recognition” and winner of the Jazz Journalist Association
“Baritone Sax of the Year ‘05″ category, Claire travels worldwide,
performing as a bandleader and sideperson.
http://clairedalymusic.com/

John Devitt
Irish born flautist, composer, and teacher presently living and working in the Netherlands.
Classically trained, also extensive experience with jazz/improvisation,
and pop/rock. Had a piece of music selected for the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics.
Teaches flute, improvisation, and works with computer programs
and loops; has video, mp3’s, transcriptions, and MIDI files available on his website.
http://jmdevitt.googlepages.com/

Jonathan Lamarr Edwards
Jonathan plays a rare electronic percussion instrument called a ZenDrum
along with soprano and tenor saxophones. His music has been described as
the exoticism of world music/new age with a little spice of modern jazz.
http://www.sonicalchemy.biz/

Colin Farish
Stillwater Sound is a recording studio, production company
and record label based in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area
Composer Colin Farish produces both recording projects and concert events.
http://stillwatersound.com/

Groove Entertainment
Live Music, DJ’s, Photography, Videography
for Weddings, Parties, and Live/Corporate Events.
Serving the Massachusetts and Rhode Island areas.
http://grooveentertainment.com/

Fred Haas
Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny calls Fred Haas… “A totally world-class saxophone player “
Trumpet legend Clark Terry said, ” You won’t find a more capable jazz player
and teacher than Fred Haas, and that’s a fact! ”
http://www.interplayjazz.com/

HaLevy Music
Artist Representation for Creative Excellence
http://www.halevymusic.com/ 

David Hazeltine
“David Hazeltine is for sure the brightest star on the jazz piano horizon.
His style has a deep-seated commitment to jazz history while communicating
a wealth of ‘today’s’ ideas…” –Cedar Walton
http://davidhazeltine.com/

Chris Higgins (bass)
http://www.myspace.com/chrishigginsbass

Dave Holland
Multi-award and poll-winning bassist, composer, arranger and bandleader
http://www.daveholland.com/

 

Jazz Exchange
This website was started by Kells Nollenberger a freelance bass player
and educator in the Chicagoland area. The goal of the site is to become
a resource for Jazz students, performers, and fans alike.
http://www.jazzexchange.org/

Jazz Guitar Digest
A Digest of Daily Writings on the World of Jazz Guitar
http://jazzguitardigest.com/

Kingston Jazz Festival
The annual Kingston International Jazz Festival features three days
of swinging jazz and an exceptional lineup of performers.
Located on the Hudson River just 80 miles north of New York City,
the historic city of Kingston, New York hosts this exciting free event.
The festival is designed to present world class artists in a beautiful riverside setting
and attract a diverse international audience.
http://www.kingstonjazzfestival.com/

Cliff Korman (pianist, composer, arranger)
http://www.cliffkorman.com

Debbe Lewis (vocalist)
http://www.myspace.com/debbelewis

John Mayer
Jazz Pianist, Composer, Educator
http://jonmayer.com/

Metisse Music (music publishing)
http://www.metisse-music.com/

Cynthia Scott
“World famous singer, Jon Lucien proclaimed Cynthia, in his opinion,
as one of the best female singers in the business today. She’s a real performer,
a fantastic voice and complete musician. He urges that you listen to Cynthia . . . ”
http://cynthiascott.com/

Sumitra Nanjundan
Jazz, Indian/world, soul, and pop music
http://www.sumitra-online.com/

Online Jazz Resources

JazzOnline.com
http://jazzonline.com/

Venues = New York

Big Apple Jazz / EZ’s Woodshed Cafe
http://bigapplejazz.com/