Artist: All Jazz Artists

Real Name: Andres Pena Olaegui Spanish guitarist (b. 1951, founder member of “Guadalquivir”, in the 70’s from discogs

Pauline Oliveros, May 30, 1932 – November 25th 2016, was an American composer/accordionist. She was a key figure in the creation of post-war and experimental electronic music. She was the founder of the San Francisco Tape music center in 1960s and was its director. She was a professor of music at Mills College and the … Read more

Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and Alicia Keys were all present at the Presidential Inauguration ceremony 2013. But it was the classically-trained mezzo-soprano whose voice has received the most praise. Elizabeth Hasselbeck, cohost of The View, praised Alicia Olatuja’s “breathtaking voice” on the show that aired the following day. She admitted that she didn’t know … Read more

Babatunde Olatunji, a talented drummer, was a star in the 1960s thanks to his recordings of traditional Nigerian drumming. Today, Olatunji would face more scrutiny and evaluation about his authenticity than he was in the 1960s. Drums of Passion was not the groundbreaking album that many claimed. These were great LPs but they also had … Read more

Olavi Trio’s Teppo Olavi Hocha-aho Jari Olavi Hongisto, Niilo Olavi Louhivuori and Jari Olavi Honesto share the same middle name. They also share a common love of free improvisation. The three Olavi’s are respected members of the Finnish jazz and improv scene. Teppo Hautaaho, the senior member of the trio, was born in 1941 and … Read more

This quartet is a mix of progressive rock and jazz, somewhere between BRAND X or TULL. from http://www.recordheaven.net

Morris Goldberg, a saxophonist, penny-whistle master and composer, is perhaps most well-known for his association to Hugh Masekela. He formed Ojoyo in 1996. This group features his folk-like melodies and often-celebratory compositions. They pay homage to South Africa’s roots, much like Abdullah Ibrahim’s songs. Goldberg’s catchy rhythms, which are often irresistible and his memorable themes, … Read more

Miles Okazaki was born in Port Townsend in Washington. It is a small community near the Olympic Mountains, San Juan Islands, and Pacific Northwest. He grew up across the border from Canada. He was the son of a photographer and a painter, and he started his studies in visual arts as a child. At age … Read more

Itaru OKI (Chong Zhi,) (1941-202020) Itaru Okayi was one of the most important players in the creation of Japanese free jazz in Tokyo. He led his own power trio, and collaborated with other influential names such as percussionist Masahiko Tgashi and bassist Keiki Miorikawa. Oki left Japan in 1974 to live in France. He was … Read more