Blues guitarist Keb’Mo’ (born Kevin Moore in 1994) has been one the most successful artists in blues music. Keb’ Mo, guitarist/vocalist, draws heavily from the classic country blues style Robert Johnson. However, he keeps his sound modern with touches of soulfulness and folksy storytelling. He is a skilled sideman and a talented frontman. He has … Read more
Mobius Strip is an Italian progressive jazz-rock band that was founded by Lorenzo Cellupica (keyboards) and Nico Fabrizi [saxophone].
Mobius Strip, a Kansas-based funk jazz sextet, is called “Mobius Strip”. Beau Harris, Sage Judd and Woodrow Harmon are some of the participating musicians.
Henry (Hank) Mobley (July 7th, 1930 – May 30th 1986) was an American hard jazz and soul jazz tenor player and composer. Leonard Feather called Mobley the “middleweight champion” of the tenor-saxophone, a description that describes his tone which was neither as aggressive or as mellow than Stan Getz. Jazz connoisseurs interpreted this description as … Read more
They are the young German guns! Mo’ Blow has been causing a worldwide stir with his heavy grooves, earthy sounds, and driving rhythms. ACT’s “Young German Jazz” series has Mo’ Blow as a member again. He is one of the leaders of the next generation. The Berlin-based jazzfunk group has already stunned the world with … Read more
Don Mock’s musical background is similar to that of any guitarist who began playing in the 60’s. Don’s competitive spirit as a teenager carried over to his early playing experience. All the local players tried their best to learn the fastest solos from rock guitarists Alvin Lee and Eric Clapton. Don’s reputation has grown from … Read more
Born in 1976, the Lithuanian reed player has been an influential figure in Lithuanian jazz. He is a representative for a young Lithuanian generation of jazz musicians and has performed in many parts Europe, USA, Israel and Turkey. Mockunas received his MA degree from Lithuanian Musical Academy in 2002 and his MA degree from Rhythmic … Read more
Moctar was born in Abalak, northern Niger. He began singing and playing the Tamasheq Tuareg language at weddings. His first album Anar, which he composed for a lost lover, was recorded in Nigeria in 2008. It featured Moctar’s raw, unpolished sound and haunting lyrics. This style is known locally as “assouf”, but it does not … Read more
Mode Plagal, an original Greek band that performs traditional Greek music mixed with jazz, funk, and other international styles, is called Mode Plagal. They are known as “the preeminent ambassadors for the much-maligned vernacular Greek musical tradition in the 21st Century”. The Athens-based group was founded in 1990 by Thodoris Rolos (saxophone, vocals), Kleon Antonu … Read more
Japanese jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist. Born December 6, 1927, in Matsumoto (Naganoma); died July 6, 2000. Rarely, if ever, the name Akira Miyazawa appears in jazz reference books. The internet doesn’t offer much information about Akira Miyazawa, except for a few sites that sell his CDs. It is unfortunate, as his recordings tell the … Read more
