Alekos K. Vretos was born in Athens in 1976. In 1978 his family moved to Argos were he grew up. His father was in love with music so he took him for piano lessons at the age of three. That was Alekos' first contact with music. His first piano teacher was Mrs. Eleni Apostolaki. At the age of sixteen he decided that his route in life would be... [+] Read More

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Dihelson Mendonca is a well-known Pianist, arranger, and Composer from Brazil. He is considered by many experts as one of the greatest artists of the new generation from Brazil. His wide repertoire, along with his incredible virtuosity ranging from classical music to Jazz has led him to achieve great acceptance and popularity. He is also a fine... [+] Read More

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A fine pianist and educator, Donald Brown has also been a prolific composer. He grew up in Memphis and actually started out on drums and trumpet. By the time he attended Memphis State University (1972-1975), he was playing jazz piano. After years of local work, Brown replaced James Williams with the Jazz Messengers (1981-1982). He went on to... [+] Read More

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Started playing drums around age 6, experimenting with different rudimentary beats. A great admiration of music in general sparked an interest in the idea of developing new songs and rhythms. Some time later, Tommy picked up an interest in keyboards and quickly taught himself some basic chords and styles. Practice and practice... [+] Read More

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Oscar Peterson is one of the greatest piano players of all time. A pianist with phenomenal technique on the level of his idol, Art Tatum, Peterson's speed, dexterity and ability to swing at any tempo have long been amazing. Very effective in small groups, jam sessions and in accompanying singers, O.P. is at his absolute best when performing... [+] Read More

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over 40 years in Reno/Tahoe area as a drummer and percussionist I have performed with such greats as Sammy Davis, JR., Ray Charles, Tony Orlando, Charo, Susanne Somers, Bernadette Peters, Roy Clark and many other accomplished performers/artists as well as various orchestral venues. Musical education includes a Bachelor"s of Music from San... [+] Read More

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Chick Corea has been one of the most significant jazzmen since the '60s. Not content at any time to rest on his laurels, Corea has been involved in quite a few important musical projects, and his musical curiosity has never dimmed. A masterful pianist who, along with Herbie Hancock and Keith Jarrett, was one of the top stylists to emerge after... [+] Read More

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Equally skilled as a leader or as a sideman, George Cables helped to define modern mainstream jazz piano of the 1980s and '90s. When he was 18 and at Mannes College, he formed the Jazz Samaritans with Steve Grossman and Billy Cobham. Cables gained recognition during his stints with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Sonny Rollins (both in 1969), Joe... [+] Read More

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The seminal electro group Cybotron provided the first home for the recordings of techno godfather Juan Atkins. With partner Rick Davis (aka 3070), Atkins recorded several of electro's best moments; the singles "Alleys of Your Mind," "Enter," and "Clear," were dark dystopias of the post-industrial steel city within tight Kraftwerk-inspired funk.... [+] Read More

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"...lyrical pianist who swings like a barn door.”- The Montreal Gazette
"...his ...technique contains equal proportions of passion and lyricism..." - Cadence Jazz Journal, US 'The Geoff Lapp Trio'...has been a cornerstone of the Montreal jazz scene since 1999. Extended gigs at many of the town's premiere night spots have established the... [+] Read More

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Pianist James Williams channeled the gospel and R&B influences of his youth to forge a soulful, deeply expressive approach to contemporary jazz. A gifted soloist and accompanist, he was also a respected producer and educator. Born in Memphis on March 8, 1951, Williams began piano lessons at age 13. A fan of Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and Ramsey... [+] Read More

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Joe Zawinul belongs in a category unto himself -- a European from the heartland of the classical music tradition (Vienna) who learned to swing as freely as any American jazzer, and whose appetite for growth and change remains insatiable. Zawinul's curiosity and openness to all kinds of sounds made him one of the driving forces behind the... [+] Read More

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Jazz and Rock influences. Guitar, Bass, Drums and Keys on most tracks

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Artist/Producer creating a varied range of musical styles from Hip Hop to Film Score to Jazz all the way through to Electronic.

MP3.com is the online page for all projects, including the latest album release 'Various Works - Volume One' collection which can be listened to right here.

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Luke Vajsar was born in Prague, Czech Republic on May 17, 1979. In 1989 he immigrated to Hamilton, Canada with his brother and parents. When he was given the opportunity to play music at the age of 10 in elementary school, he immediately became very interested. Even though he selected bass as his instrument he was given the trombone by his... [+] Read More

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It is to McCoy Tyner's great credit that his career after John Coltrane has been far from anti-climatic. Along with Bill Evans, Tyner has been the most influential pianist in jazz of the past 50 years, with his chord voicings being adopted and utilized by virtually every younger pianist. A powerful virtuoso and a true original (compare his... [+] Read More

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An excellent pianist who plays in a style influenced by McCoy Tyner, Mulgrew Miller has been quite consistent throughout his career. He was with Mercer Ellington's big band in the late '70s and had important stints with Betty Carter (1980), Woody Shaw (1981-1983), and Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers (1983-1986). For a long period, he was a member... [+] Read More

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Ramsey Lewis has long straddled the boundary between bop-oriented jazz and pop music. Most of his recordings (particularly by the mid-'60s) were very accessible and attracted a large non-jazz audience. In 1956, he formed a trio with bassist Eldee Young and drummer Red Holt. From the start (1958), their records for Argo/Cadet were popular,... [+] Read More

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Featuring the compositions of Jesse Bartlett-Webber, the Original Jesse Bartlett-Webber Quintet brings you music straight from the heart. This music is not meant for the elite or pretentious; its music celebrates the individual talents and strengths of all people from around the world.

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