Bobby Kapp has made jazz a way of his life. Bobby Kapp began singing at his Grandmother’s piano when he was three years old. He then surprised his father by singing in the buses that they were traveling in. He sang in the mixed chorus during high school and began to play drums and sing … Read more
Nikolai Kapustin was a Ukrainian composer who was born in Gorlovka in 1937. Since 1980, Kapustin has been a member the USSR Composer’s Union. In 1961, he graduated from the Moscow Conservatoire’s class of Prof. A. Goldenweiser. He earned a great reputation in the 1950’s as a jazz arranger, pianist and composer. He made many … Read more
The Smitty’s House Band is a group of London’s top young musicians, curated by Giacomo Smith (alto, clarinet, clarinet). Hot off packed shows at The Vault Festival and The Vortex, Peckham Liberal Club
Richie Kamuca, born July 23, 1930 and died July 22, 1977 in Philadelphia. Kamuca, like many West Coast players, grew up in the East and moved west when bebop became the dominant style of jazz. His first playing was in the Lester Young style. He played on tour with Woody Herman and Stan Kenton. Kamuca … Read more
Japanese jazz bassist, was born in Tokyo, Japan, in 1931. Born in Tokyo, 1931, he died April 8, 2011. He was also a leader in the Japanese avant-garde of the 1960s. His professional career started in the American servicemen’s club, but he met Duke Ellington and began to study music more seriously. In 1960, Kanai … Read more
Kanal Audytywny has been described as one of the most original musical projects in Poland. Kanal’s music is a dangerous mix of hip-hop and jazz, trip-hop and noise electronics. There are no clear terms. They break all rules and don’t conform to any genres. This band is always open to new ideas, searching, and trying … Read more
Hiromi Kanda, a Japanese singer, was born in Nagasaki. She was raised in Osaka and Nagasaki. At the age of three she began singing. She was 19 when she was signed by a Japanese record company and released an album. However, she began to focus on writing lyrics rather than performing. Later, she began singing … Read more
TKE is comprised of drummer Caleb Dolister and bassist GaelPetrina, as well as Warren Walker, saxophonist. The trio have been working together for 10 years to improve their production and instrumental composition skills. Their music is multi-textural and adventurous, rhythmic, and dark. It can also be filled with risk and cohesion, while still navigating unusual … Read more
