Grachan Moncur III, a son of Al Cooper and Grachan, was born at Sydenham Hospital in New York City on June 3, 1937. He was a member the Savoy Sultans’ bass section. His father played with Billie Holiday and Diana Washington among other notables. Frank H. McDuffie Jr., a highly skilled trombonist and student, was … Read more
Ric Molina, the son of Colombian parents, was born in NYC and raised there. His father is a painter, and his mother studied classical vocal in Medellin. Ric started playing the cuatro when he was four years old and moved to the guitar at six years. His father was his primary musical influence. He played … Read more
He has been a musician in New York for 25 years and has performed with many artists including Jack McDuff (Marc Johnson), Lee Konitz, George Garzones, Tim Bernes, Kenny Wheeler, Tim Bernes, Tim Berne, George Garzone, Tim Bernes, Tim Berne, Tim Bernes, and Marc Johnson. He is a regular member the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra, … Read more
Andrea Molinari, an Italian guitarist and composer, is also an arranger. He was born in Jesi in the Marche in 1986 and began to play music as a child. He moved to Rome after completing his studies at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory and University of Music. He graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. He … Read more
Shinichi Osawa Born February 7, 1967. Originated from Shiga. Blood Type O. Shinichi Osawa was the first to make his debut as leader and bassist in MONDO GROSSO. The band was formed in Kyoto in 1991. It released an album entitled “MONDO GROSSO” in 1993 via For Life Records (Japan). The album received great reviews … 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
After having been exposed to jazz, Tumi Mogorosi decided to record his first album, Project Elo. His idea was to integrate jazz and choral classic music. A jazz sextet is composed of 4 chorally-trained vocalists. The album contains 7 original songs that are true expressions of Tumi Mogorosi. Because of the interplay between the instruments, … Read more
Billy Mohler is a Grammy Nominated writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Mohler is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA. He studied Jazz Performance. Mohler was one of five people selected to join the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. He studied and performed with jazz legends Herbie Hancock and Clark Terry, as … Read more
Louis Tebugo Moholo, a South African jazz drummer, was born 10 March 1940 in Cape Town. He founded The Blue Notes along with Johnny Dyani and Chris McGregor. They emigrated to Europe in 1964 with them. He eventually settled in London where he was part of an exile South African community that contributed significantly to … Read more
