Mingus Dynasty

Mingus Dynasty, an American jazz group, was formed shortly after Charles Mingus’ death in 1979. It featured many musicians Mingus played or recorded with. Mingus Dynasty’s 1959 album was the inspiration for the name of this group. The group grew to a big-band format in 1988. Since 1991, the Mingus Big Band has been residing … Read more

Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus, 22 April 1922 – 5 January 1979, was an American jazz musician, composer, leader, and occasional pianist. Mingus was also well-known for his activism against racial inequality. His legacy is remarkable: Mingus is considered one of the best jazz composers and musicians and has recorded many highly-regarded albums. Many musicians were part of … Read more

Minimal Kidds

This recording is technically a collective effort. However, Gebhard Ullmann wrote and arranged the entire album and is prominently featured on flutes and reeds. The recording’s core features are Ullmann, Andreas Willers, and Nikolaus Schauble, who play guitars and percussion respectively. They are joined by Glen Moore, Trilok Gurtu, on bass, and samples from a … Read more

Marco Minnemann

Marco began playing organ at age 6. He then switched to drums and guitar when he was 11. Marco is 19 years old when he becomes famous for his extraordinary talent as a drummer and composer. In 1992, the first “crossover” band Freaky Fkin’ Weirdoz offered him a job as drummer. This was in conjunction … Read more

Mimeo

Phil Durrant (GB), violin, electronics Christian Fennesz(A) computer Cor Fuhler, (NL), electronics, piano and organ Thomas Lehn [D] analogue synthesizer Kaffe Mathes (GB/F] tableguitar Marcus Schmickler, (D] computer, synthesizer Rafael Toral (ā€œPā€) guitar, electronics Markus Wettstein, (CH) metal garbage London Vienna . Amsterdam . Cologne Grenoble Nantes . Zurich . Lisbon

John Minnock

John Minnock is a new-breed singer who fuses diversity with modern interpretations into his shows. He was first popular in Boston and is now a regular in New York City’s jazz and cabaret scene. The Hot House Jazz 2016 Fans’ Decision Metropolitan Room Award was presented to him. John just released “Right Around the Corner”, … Read more

Mimika

Mimika Mak Murtic Ensemble, a London-based Concept Avant Gard ensemble of 8-20 members, is located in London. This ensemble is known for its cinematic music, young jazz musicians, and brass orchestrations. Mak Murtic, a Croatian composer and saxophonist, founded Mimika in 2010. The band started out as a nine-piece Balkan-influenced jazz band with clarinets and … Read more

Livio Minafra

Graduate in Classical Piano, Orchestration For Banda, and Jazz at Piccinni Conservatory, Bari, Italy. Livio was awarded the “Top Jazz” prize for Italy in 2005, 2008, and 2011. He performs solo or with his quartet. He has also performed with many notable groups such as the MinAfric Orchestra and Municipale Balcanica. Louis Moholo and Keith … Read more