CORRADO SGURA, guitarist and composer, was born in Brindisi and is resident in Ostuni(BR)IT.He is graduated in musical disciplines II Level Jazz at the Conservatory of Music "N.Rota" of Monopoli(BA)IT.He is Gradueted in Jurisprudence.He begins soon to play with musical groups of various styles and like leader of his groups.He has collaborated... [+] Read More

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Billy Harper is one of a generation of Coltrane-influenced tenor saxophonists who actually built upon the master's work, rather than simply copy it. Harper is consummately well-rounded, able to play convincingly in any context, from bop to free. His muscular tone, lithe articulation, comprehensive harmonic knowledge, and unflagging energy define... [+] Read More

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A very distinctive tenor with a hard, passionate tone and an emotional style that was still tied to chordal improvisation, Booker Ervin was a true original. He was originally a trombonist, but taught himself tenor while in the Air Force (1950-1953). After studying music in Boston for two years, he made his recording debut with Ernie Fields' R&B... [+] Read More

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Cale Hawkins is a 15-year old musician from Bemus Point, NY. He started playing guitar when he was 7 years old, and piano when he was 10.

More instruments followed and while his main instruments remain guitar and Hammond B3 organ, he also plays drums, piano/keyboards, bass guitar, bass keys, and several brass and woodwind... [+] Read More

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Eric Dolphy was a true original with his own distinctive styles on alto, flute, and bass clarinet. His music fell into the "avant-garde" category yet he did not discard chordal improvisation altogether (although the relationship of his notes to the chords was often pretty abstract). While most of the other "free jazz" players sounded very... [+] Read More

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One of the Blue Note label's definitive hard bop artists, tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley remains somewhat underappreciated for his straightforward, swinging style. Any characterization of Mobley invariably begins with critic Leonard Feather's assertion that he was the "middleweight champion of the tenor saxophone," meaning that his tone wasn't as... [+] Read More

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Harold Land is an underrated tenor saxophonist whose tone has hardened with time and whose improvising style after the 1960s became influenced by (but not a copy of) John Coltrane. He grew up in San Diego and started playing tenor when he was 16. After working locally and making his recording debut for Savoy (1949), Land had his first... [+] Read More

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The middle of the three Heath Brothers, Jimmy Heath has a distinctive sound on tenor, is a fluid player on soprano and flute, and a very talented arranger/composer whose originals include "C.T.A." and "Gingerbread Boy." He was originally an altoist, playing with Howard McGhee during 1947-1948 and the Dizzy Gillespie big band (1949-1950). Called... [+] Read More

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Joe Henderson is proof that jazz can sell without watering down the music; it just takes creative marketing. Although his sound and style were virtually unchanged from the mid-'60s, Joe Henderson's signing with Verve in 1992 was treated as a major news event by the label (even though he had already recorded many memorable sessions for other... [+] Read More

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John Gilmore's decision to play almost exclusively within the realm of Sun Ra's Arkestra long frustrated jazz observers who felt that he could have made a bigger impact if he had had a solo career. Gilmore grew up in Chicago and after a stint in the Army (1948-1952), he worked with Earl Hines (1952). In 1953, he joined Ra and 40 years later,... [+] Read More

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Once accurately billed as "the world's fastest saxophonist," Johnny Griffin (an influence tone-wise on Rahsaan Roland Kirk) has been one of the top bop-oriented tenors since the mid-'50s. He gained early experience playing with the bands of Lionel Hampton (1945-47) and Joe Morris (1947-50), and also jammed regularly with Thelonious Monk and Bud... [+] Read More

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"Based in Los Angeles, Larry Martus boldly goes solo for his debut recording, even more boldly featuring an all-original playlist. Martus has been playing guitar since age 11 after first experimenting with trumpet and other instruments. Initially studying classical guitar, he was drawn to the music of Pat Metheny, John Scofield, John McLaughlin... [+] Read More

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Michael Gayle, jazz pianist and composer, recently returning to the scene after a three year hiatus. Gayle sounds better than ever.

Carrying on the jazz tradition, Gayle's music is technically demanding and forward moving. His sound encompasses the harmonic exploration of Thelonius Monk, the fluidity of Bud Powell, and the energy of... [+] Read More

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PEA is a 10 piece improv fusion outer taste free roll sound unit.

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Arguably the most exciting saxophone soloist in jazz history, Kirk was a post-modernist before that term even existed. Kirk played the continuum of jazz tradition as an instrument unto itself; he felt little compunction about mixing and matching elements from the music's history, and his concoctions usually seemed natural, if not inevitable.... [+] Read More

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Started studying jazz/improvisation aroung 1972. Quickly advanced through Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane and Eric Dolphy.
Been playing in 'free jazz' and 'new music' venues ever since.

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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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