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Artist: Chris Joris
Known for his extensive knowledge of world percussion styles, especially utilizing African, Indian, and Brazilian instruments, Chris Joris got his start in 1976. He had been a pianist up to that point, but bass player Johnny Dyani hooked him up with a gig and the transition to percussion went smoothly. The next few years signaled a whirlwind... [+] Read More
Artist: Jori Hulkkonen
Finnish-born Jori Hulkkonen has an impressive discography with the label F Communications and Ultra. He has been producing music since 1989 and started releasing tracks four years after. In 1996, Holkkonen started DJing and turned professional one year later. In 1993 he co-founded the now defunct Lumi Records with a couple colleagues; Ari... [+] Read More
Artist: Jory Nash
Born and raised in the Toronto area, this musician was influenced by a Pete Seeger concert he attended with his parents at the age of eight. From there, he continued his passion for music, mastering various instruments and styles. In 1998, he released his debut album, One Way Down, which received airplay and praise from local and national media.... [+] Read More
Artist: Jorie Raine
Artist: Jory Rose
Artist: Jory Schulman
Artist: Joris Voorn
Artist: Jory Baer
Artist: Joris Roelofs
Artist: DJ Jori
Artist: Sarah Jory
Artist: Joris Teepe
Artist: Jori Juhana
Artist: Kahu Jorie West
Artist: Alizarin
Alizarin is a dutch Indie band from Amsterdam.Joris Buitendijk: voice / guitarJohan van Dijke: guitarWisse Beets: bassEva Boeter: keysGertjan Bazuin: drums / voice [+] Read More
Artist: Mors Principium Est
The challengingly named Mors Principium Est (which roughly translates to "death is the beginning") hails from the town of Pori, Finland, and was formed in 1999. Their lineup was typically unstable early on, but eventually settled down to feature singer Ville Viljanen, guitarists Jori Haukio and Jarkko Kokko, keyboard player Toni Nummelin,... [+] Read More
Artist: Ot Azoj Klezmerband
Ot Azoj Klezmerband is a skilled group that formed in Amsterdam in 1994 and have performed and recorded klezmer music since. The band has released albums on the Oreade Music label including the Heart of Klezmer in 1999, and a live album in 2001. Members of Ot Azoj as of the latter releases are violinist Joris van Beek, saxophonist Karin... [+] Read More
Artist: Crustacean
Uncharacteristically walking the chronologically inverse route from death to thrash metal, Holland's Crustacean formed in 1989, and initially went by the misrepresentative name of "Crystal Lake." Eventually, five years, a few demos, and many musician changes later, the renamed group found their true calling as a traditional thrash band in the... [+] Read More
Artist: Gene Coleman
Clarinetist Gene Coleman is active in new music, modern classical, and avant-garde jazz. Born in 1958, he studied music, film, and visual arts at the School of Art Institute in his native Chicago; also during this time, he studied composition. Coleman received numerous awards and commissions from the Illinois Arts Council, the Jory Foundation,... [+] Read More
Artist: Troy Lennerd
Troy Lennerd holds a Bachelors Degree in Music Composition from the University of Utah. His composition teacher included: Stan Funicelli, Tully Cathy, Henry Wolking, Tracy Peterson and Steve Roens He has attended master classes with Samuel Adler, Martin Boykan, Roy Harbison and Harvey Sollberger. His compositions have received honors and awards... [+] Read More
Artist: This Empty Flow
The Scandinavian experimental group This Empty Flow never achieved the success of their dream pop/space rock peers. They were equally charming and sonically gorgeous, however they'd never gain the praise similar to the likes of Mogwai and Sigur Rós. Formed in their native Turku, Finland, in 1994, Jori Sjöroos (vocals/guitar), Niko Sirkiä... [+] Read More
Artist: Curtis Young
Vocalist, bassist, and guitarist Curtis Young has earned the name "Mr. Harmony" from many of those in the music world. A Tennessee native, Young landed his first real music job around 1960, appearing on Knoxville's Tennessee Barn Dance. To support himself during those early years, he worked as a cameraman for a local television station. He also... [+] Read More
Artist: Tim Armacost
Growing up in Tokyo, Washington, and Los Angeles combined with Tim Armacost's lifetime of world traveling enhanced this multi-instrumentalist's absorption of cultural musics. Armacost started playing clarinet in Tokyo at age eight. By 16, he had moved to Washington and switched to playing tenor saxophone in big bands. At 18, he moved to L.A. and... [+] Read More
Artist: Tiga
Based in Montreal, Tiga is a DJ/producer who has effectively worked the underground and the mainstream with his wry brand of campy electro and stark techno. Born in Montreal, Canada, Tiga's first exposure to his future came from touring the Goa area of India with his DJ father throughout the '80s. Following in his father's footsteps, Tiga began... [+] Read More
