Philippe Mouratoglou, classically trained by Roland Dyens, Wim Hoogewerf and Pablo Marquez and Assistant Professor to the latter at Strasbourg Conservatory of Music is what sets him apart. He has a wide repertoire of styles on classical, folk, and baritone acoustic instruments. His improvisational and interpretive style strikes the right chord among musicians of all … Read more
After years of playing with some of the most prominent names in jazz, Jack Mouse, drummer, finally assembled a group of long-time Chicago friends to create this set of original compositions. The well-respected group aesthetic of Mouse is recorded for the first time by Origin Records. It features Scott Robinson on woodwinds and Art Davis … Read more
Zuzo has been a bassist since 1985. He started his musical career in heavy metal. He joined Druidas, a blues-rock group, one year later. He was a member of an instrumental rock band named Mr. Green in 1987. Zuzo was a member of this band for five year and recorded an album in 1990. He … Read more
Francois and Louis Moutin Brothers have been a prominent part of the Moutin Reunion Quartet over the years. They are also well-known as sidemen due to their mastery of their instruments, drums and bass. The Quartet, which featured Rick Margitza, Pierre de Bethmann and Francois Moutin, has released five recordings that were well received. Now, … Read more
Motif is a Nowegian group that features Atle Nymo as tenor, Havard Wilk on piano, Ole Morten Vagan as double bass, Hakon Mjaset Johansen and Hakon Miset Johansen as drums. Axel Dorner, a German trumpeter, joins them for the occasion. The traditional bop quintet is made up of all five musicians. Music that is fully … Read more
Andrea Motis, a talented singer and trumpeter from Spain, makes romantic, emotive jazz. Motis was born in Barcelona, 1995. She studied trumpet and saxophone since a very young age. She was already singing and playing the trumpet with the Sant Andreu Jazz Band at the age of 13 under the guidance of Joan Chamorro, her … Read more
Ed Motta, a well-known vocalist/composer, is a nephew to Tim Maia. He has been associated with danceable music, and more recently to sophisticated MPB. He has been recognized for his international performances, won awards for film soundtracks and held the gold record. He was captivated by disco music since he was a youngster. His older … Read more
Tony Mottola, a guitarist who is best known for his extensive solo work and session work on the producer Enoch Light’s Command label and Project 3 label, was born April 18, 1918 in Kearny. At nine years old, he began to play guitar. He attended high school with Herbie Haymer, a jazz saxophonist, and George … Read more
John Moulder, a guitarist and composer, is an amalgamation of many musical traditions. John Moulder’s music and playing can be found on his CDs Awakening (Mo-Tonal Records, 1993), Through the Open Door(Igmod/Mo-Tonal Records 1997), Spirit Talk (NAIM 2003), and his latest release Trinity. Artbeat (WTTW), Chicago Tonight (WTTW), and others have aired televised features about … Read more
