Nico Morelli was born 1965 in Taranto (Italy). After graduating at Taranto’s National Conservatory, he moved to Rome to receive more classical training with Aldo Ciccicolini. He was a jazz specialist at the Italian schools of “Siena Jazz”, Berklee School of Boston, and “Manhattan School”. Franco D’Andrea was one of his teachers. Nella Sala Delle … Read more
American jazz pianist Pat Moran was born in Enid (Oklahoma) in 1934. Pat Moran, a daughter of Helen Mudgett was born in Oklahoma. She studied piano at Phillips University, and later at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Her career began as a concert pianist, but she eventually switched to jazz. The Pat Moran Quartet was founded … Read more
Jason Moran, a jazz pianist and performer who made a huge impact on the music scene during the late 1990s, has shown more than just his talent. Blue Note Records recording artist Jason Moran has established himself as an innovator and risk-taker in jazz. Soundtrack to Human Motion was Moran’s first recording as a leader … Read more
Matt Moran, a vibraphonist and tunesmith, “plays the vibraphone as a speed-chess expert, always darting off to flurries of inventive, unexpected activity.” (Village Voice). He has recorded and performed with many artists, including Mat Maneri and Lionel Hampton, Combustible Edison and Ellery Eskelin. Moran’s sound is a key component of a group of innovative New … Read more
The Nick Moran Trio’s debut CD, The Messenger, features Nick Moran (New York-based guitarist and composer) in the traditional organ trio setting. The ensemble, which includes Ed Withrington and Andy Watson (drums), develops very unique and modern themes with all the finesse and fire of a live band. The band plays a variety of styles … Read more
Max Morath was a Colorodo Springs native who was born October 1, 1926. Max Morath was born in the midst of the decline of ragtime, but he learned how to play it from his mother, who had been a professional pianist. Before he became a ragtime performer, he was an actor on radio and television, … Read more
This is a typical french jazz-rock progressive of the mid-70s. I mean it features highly professional playing, progressive elements a La transit express, Potemkine Speed limit, Noetra and Neo, almost in the magma-derivative (but not zeuhl), perhaps Joel Dugrenot or L. Thibeault. Each song features an instrumental flute melodyc jazz song, sometimes more American-sounding than … Read more
Benny More (Bartolome Maxmiliano More Gutierrez 24 August 1919 – 19 Feb 1963), also known as Beny, was a Cuban musician. He is considered the greatest Cuban pop singer. His natural musicality and fluid voice were a gift that he used to express himself with great expression. More was an expert in all genres of … Read more
Rory More, the UK’s most prominent exponent of vintage groove and rhythm organs, is reminiscent of 1960s Soho or clubland London. His Lowrey Heritage Deluxe organ, which he loves, allows him to play the full range of a black and white film soundtrack. This includes visceral rhythms and blues, moody cinematronics and upbeat bossa Nova. … Read more
