South African composer/bassist, Egberto Gismonti, has recorded and performed at numerous international festivals including the Rome Villa Celimontana Jazz Festival and the Stockholm Jazz Festival. He also participated in the ‘Leipziger Jazztage’ festivals and Banlieues Bleues festivals in Paris and Norway. Egberto Gismonti and he also recorded with Lee Konitz on Enja Records. He also … Read more
Marc Mommaas (b1969) is a creative man. His mother was an opera singer and pianist, while his father was a prominent figure in the Dutch art scene. He used oil on canvas to create his art. During his study in Amsterdam, NL he combined his musical development with a university education (Masters in Comm.Science/Business). In … Read more
Mom’s Apple Pie dates back to August 1970, when it was formed. It was a group whose members fluctuated from six to eleven to ten to presently have ten musicians, each averaging nineteen. Their individual histories are a perfect example for what it means to be an “all American boy”. Thus, Mom’s Apple Pie was … Read more
Tony Monaco is an important leader in the revival of jazz’ Hammond B3 organ. Jimmy Smith, as he was with many young jazz organists before him, played an important role in attracting Monaco and keeping his interest in jazz. Monaco was twelve years old when Smith first introduced him to jazz. As a 16th birthday … Read more
Silvano Monasterios, a pianist-composer, was born in Caracas (Venezuela). While he was in his formative years, he trained at the Jose Angel Lamas Conservatory. He also encountered American jazz in all its forms. At the tender age of 18, Silvano began his professional career. He combined these influences with the best Venezuelan musicians of the … Read more
Mofaya’s fiery recording of collective free improvisation! Quartet consisting of John Dikeman, Jaimie Branch (Chicago), Luke Stewart (US East Coast), and Aleksandar Skoric (Slovenia), American saxophonists. They recorded live at Roze Tanker Amsterdam, where they performed three thrilling improvisations that exemplify the US.
Charles Moffett, September 6, 1929 – February 14, 1997) was a jazz drummer who was free. Moffatt started his musical career as a trumpeter, before switching to drums. Moffatt is most well-known for his role in Ornette Coleman’s 1960s trio with David Izenzon. He was also featured on important albums from that time, including Archie … Read more
Charnett was born June 10, 1967. His name is a contraction of Charles Moffett, his father (jazz drummer Charles Moffett), and Ornette Coleman, jazz icon (whom Charles played from 1965-1967). He was a child prodigy and began playing in the Moffett Family Band with his three older brothers, Charisse Moffet (a musician) at age seven. … Read more
Flint, Michigan is my hometown. I attended the Charles Stewart Mott Community College and Michigan State University. I have performed with “Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus”, which are two New York-based touring companies that perform “My One and Only” and the “Anything Goes” songs. Also, I have performed with “Great American Music Ensemble” and … Read more
The Oakland-based MO’FONE is known for its highly energetic and combustible lineup of two saxmen, one drummer and some of the most funky jazz and funk being played today. MO’FONE is a dynamic, high-energy band that explores the unique soundscape of its instrumentation. Its original compositions are full of energy and creativity. This creates a … Read more
