Real name: Dante Terrell Smith Brooklyn. A rapper of Trinidadian descent from NYC, Dante Terrell Smith (also known as Mos Def) has also made a career out of acting in Hollywood. Born in Brooklyn, New York City (New York), USA on 11 December 1973. His interest in the group Urban Thermo Dynamics was first sparked … Read more
Mosaic features young musicians who have been critically acclaimed. It combines elements from contemporary jazz and chamber music in a unique but accessible way. The compositions are a thoughtful narrative, with rich writing and intense improvisation. This unusual lineup creates an intimate, yet powerful sound world that is different from other bands. The band’s music … Read more
Curtis Mosby, a drummer and bandleader, is proof that Americans don’t always stay the same in their early years. Born in Kansas City, MO near the end 19th century, Mosby began his professional career in a group called The Tennessee Ten. His most well-known activities include the Blue Blowers in Los Angeles, which Mosby pump … Read more
Salvatore Joseph Mosca was baptized in Mt. Vernon, New York on April 27, 1927. Sal, the son of first-generation Americans, and Dolores, his sister, grew up during the hard years of the Great Depression. Jazz music, which had been popularized in New Orleans by blacks, was quickly spreading to New York City, where it became … Read more
Van Morrison is a blue-eyed soul-screamer and wild-eyed poet/sorcerer. He is a true innovator in popular music, and he is a restless seeker. His incantatory vocals combined with alchemical fusions of R are a perfect example of Van Morrison’s unique blend.
Morrissey Mullen was formed by jazz saxophonist Dick Morrissey, and guitarist Jim Mullen. It was one of the most important and respected Jazz-Funk Fusion bands to ever work in the UK. The band was formed in 1976 and soon played to packed houses all over the country. Jim’s piercing guitar playing paired with Dick’s muscular … Read more
Dick Morrissey, a saxophonist from Britain, was a leader in the UK fusion movement. He teamed up with Jim Mullen. Morrissey was born May 9, 1940 in Horley (England). He learned the clarinet when he was 16 years old, and later learned how to play all the saxophones as well as the flute. While he … Read more
Sarah has performed as a headliner or as a guest performer at many jazz festivals around the globe. In 2006, her performance at Washington DC’s Kennedy Center drew a standing ovation after only 20 minutes of her group’s set. This recording was selected to represent jazz music in America during the NPR World Special “Washington … Read more
