Leroy Jenkins, March 11, 1932 – Feb 24, 2007, was a composer, free jazz violinist, and violist. He was a founding member of the AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians), a legendary collective of which he died in 2007. Jenkins, like many members of the Association, studied under Walter Dyett at DuSable High … Read more
Mark Jennett, a “soulful and exuberant” (Time Out), has been a regular at the London jazz scene for many years. He has performed at Ronnie Scott’s, the Vortex (“regulars sipped it up” – Evening Standard), and other top venues. He performs throughout the UK with his own band and with many big bands. Mark’s second … Read more
Jerome Jennings is a drummer. His words are simple but his sound is powerful. Anyone who has seen him perform knows that he is the master of his music. There are no missed beats or breaks. Every sound and every moment of silence has a purpose. It is impossible to hear his playing and not … Read more
Jean-Francois “J.F.” Jean-Francois “J.F.” was Jenny-Clark’s French double bass player. He was born in Toulouse, France, on July 12, 1944, and died in Paris six months later. Aldo Romano, drummer, was his rhythm section in Don Cherry’s 1965 European quintet. He recorded with Steve Lacy and also performed with Keith Jarrett’s group Pork Pie (with … Read more
Christine Jensen, a Montreal-based composer and saxophonist, has been called “an original voice in international jazz… [and] one Canada’s most compelling composers.” Mark Miller of Globe and Mail described Jensen as “an original voice on international jazz scene… [and] a] Canadian composer.” Greg Buium, Downbeat Magazine’s editor, said that Jensen writes in three dimensions and … Read more
Herbert “Herb” Jeffries, a popular American jazz singer and actor who was born September 24, 1913 in Detroit (Michigan), is currently living in Southern California. He was the first African-American to appear in an American Western. He was a star as a singing cowboy and appeared in many all-black Western movies. Jeffries’ first recordings were … Read more
Do you remember the first time that you heard Streisand, Renee Fleming or Celine Dion? The voice was beautiful and distinctive, which made the moment of discovery so exciting. Each person is blessed with that “little something extra”, as James Mason described it to Judy Garland in the movie “A Star Is Born”, which signifies … Read more
Erik Jekabson, a freelance trumpet player, composer and arranger, lives in San Francisco Bay Area. He’s equally busy teaching, leading groups and playing in different bands. Erik has five CDs under his own name. His most recent album, “A Brand New Take”, is on the OA2 label. He also has the “Erik Jekabson Quintet” CD.
Piotr Remiszewski and Maciej Jeleniewski collaborated to produce this album, which includes many well-respected jazz musicians. Jeleniewski is a bass guitar player in the rhythm section of Oczi Cziorne’s pop band (together with avantgarde drummer MichalGos). Piotr Remiszewski is similar in his background. He has been a drummer, as well as producing and arranging many … Read more
Capathia Jenkins is a skilled actor, but those who have met her know that she can also act. She is a woman who has two passions, acting and music. But she doesn’t choose one as they are both her soul. Capathia approaches songs the same way as she approaches scripts, being an artist. She seeks … Read more
