Described by soundboard magazine as “…doubtlessly one of the most exceptional phenomena of classical music in Iran” , Golfam KHAYAM has evolved into an international career as a performer-composer-improviser. Her unique musical language is reflected in her career, which combines her native elements with a modern experimental musical framework. Khayam has performed extensively as a … Read more
South African Township Girlhood: Nonhlanhla Kheswa, who most often goes by “Kheswa” as her surname only, grew up in two tough townships in Johannesburg – Alexandra u0026 Soweto. Many primary school teachers are responsible for instilling in her a love for storytelling and singing. Kheswa attended Soweto’s Morris Isaacson high school, where, 20 years before … Read more
Kick The Cat, a fusion group based in Chicago and Nashville is internationally known. The band’s music falls in the same virtuosic category as classic fusion and prog groups like Return to Forever or Weather Report, but it also draws on modern groove elements, electronics and a healthy dose humor. It is a mind-bending mix … Read more
Amirtha Kidambi is committed to the exploration, performance and investigation of new and creative musics. This includes Carnatic vocal, free-improvisation, experimental rock, and new music. Amirtha is a bandleader for Elder Ones as well as a soloist, collaborator, and ensemble member in groups like the early Renaissance-inspired dark folk band Seaven Teares. She also performed … Read more
Soul-jazz fans are familiar with Calvin Keys, a jazz guitarist who is well-known for his work as a session musician and the small number of albums he has released under his own name. Keys is well-known for his muscular, single-string solo style. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1943. Otis Keys, his father and … Read more
Stephane Kerecki studied Economics in Paris and then enrolled at the National Conservatory of Music and Dance of Paris. There he studied Double bass with Jean-Francois Jenny-Clark and Riccardo De Fra. He joined Steve Potts’s band and was a member the Paris Jazz Big Band. Stephane gained fame playing with the bands of Denis Colin … Read more
Trudy Kerr is renowned as one of the UK’s finest jazz vocalists. Mojo Magazine says of her singing “Trudy Kerr is the genuine article – She is a Joy!” All About Jazz has described her as “100% real jazz musician with fluid phrasing and a mellifluous, warm and sensuous tone.” Born in Australia, Trudy moved … Read more
Barney Kessel, October 17, 1923 – May 6th 2004, was one of the most outstanding guitarists after Charlie Christian’s death. He was a consistent bop soloist throughout the course of his career. He was a member of a big band led by Chico Marx (1943), and then he worked with Charlie Barnet (1944-45), and Artie … Read more
Sari Kessler’s debut album, Do Right, was released in 2016. She is quickly becoming a major force in jazz. Critics have praised her live performances and recorded material. All About Jazz called her “a first rate interpreter, (able to) tap into the marrow a lyric to bring its essence to forefront.” JazzTimes stated, “It’s almost … Read more
