Manu Katche, a drummer for contemporary jazz, rose to prominence as a leader and drummer after playing with many popular musicians. He was born in Saint Maur Des Fosses (France) on October 27, 1958. At the age of seven, he learned classical piano in Paris and enrolled at Conservatorie Nationale de Paris at age 15. … Read more
Katchie Cartwright, vocalist and flutist, and Le Monde Cache, her group, are proud to announce Tales’ release
Eyran Katsenelenbogen, a master pianist, has dedicated his life to the art of improvisational piano. He is passionate and feels deeply. His playing is an expression of those feelings. His performances are captivating. – Frank Rubolino, Cadence. Eyran is a classically trained pianist who has a unique jazz style. He has performed at concerts around … Read more
Bruce Katz has been nominated for the Blues Music Award (W.C.) four times (2008, 2009 and 2010, 2015). Handy Award) for the “Pinetop Perkins piano player of the year”, which was selected by the Blues Foundation of Memphis. Blues is an important part of Bruce’s music. However, Bruce’s music contains more influences and angles than … Read more
After being inspired by the success of other collectives of composers, Darrell Katz, director at the Jazz Composers Alliance helped to create the organization. Katz is originally from Topeka in Kansas and has been living in Boston since 1975. Katz performs regularly with the JCA Orchestra and the JCA Sax Quartet, as well as with … Read more
Kashmere High School can be found in Houston’s Kashmere Gardens, a predominantly black area. Conrad O. Johnson, a music teacher, was inspired by Otis Redding’s 1967 concert to make a program that he could maintain at his high school. He wanted to provide opportunities for student musicians. The Kashmere stage band was created. Professor Johnson … Read more
Alexis is a composer and guitarist based in Cyprus. He began playing the piano at the age of nine. A year later, he took guitar lessons. After performing in many projects, he was accepted at Codarts Conservatory in Rotterdam. He studied Jazz Guitar Performance and received a “Cum Laude”, (with Honor) for his BMus degree. … Read more
Julien was born in France to American parents in 1962. He spent his childhood as an Army child, moving from one part of the American south to another. He was inspired by Bob Dylan and The Beatles, and began playing the guitar when he was eight years old. Julien started touring in 1978 with Crosscut … Read more
Ira Kaspi was born in Helsinki in 1964. The prestigious Berklee College of Music, Boston 1990 was where she graduated. She lived in Stockholm and Brussels for several years during her childhood, where she attended the American International School. Ira decided to continue her education in the United States after these years. After spending four … Read more
Peedu Kass, a bassist, moves and grooves along with some of the most prominent names in Estonia’s jazz scene. Peedu Kass was awarded the Elion Young Jazz Talent Prize. His reputation as Tallinn’s first call bassplayer has grown quickly. In his short career, Peedu has shared the stage with Lonnie Smith, Seamus Blake and Tony … Read more
