Mike Nock, a pianist and keyboardist from New Zealand who was born September 27, 1940 in Christchurch (New Zealand), is one of the most prominent modern jazz musicians. At 11 years old, he began to study piano and was performing in Australia by age 18. He was a leader of a trio that toured England … Read more
Bern Nix, an American jazz guitarist. From 1975 to 1987, he recorded and performed alongside Ornette Coleman. He was also a member of Coleman’s Prime Time band. Bern is regarded as one of the most important jazz guitarists today. He was voted by Down Beat magazine among the top ten jazz guitars. Since 1985, Nix … Read more
Since 2002, Sebastian Noelle, guitarist and composer, has been an active participant in New York City’s diverse creative music scene. He has performed at many venues including 55 Bar, Cornelia St Cafe, The Blue Note Jazz Gallery, Jazz Gallery and Iridium. Three CDs have been released by Noelle on the European FreshSounds-NewTalent label. “Across The … Read more
Njet Njet 9 is an energetic mini-big band that has a happy approach to music making. Their music is richly arranged, creating vast musical landscapes that range in style from futuristic to nostalgic. Ville Kyttala, the band’s leader, said that Njet Njet 9’s music sounded like Zappa or Zawinul playing tennis at a Swedish summer … Read more
Bill founded Noertker’s Moxie in 2001 as a platform for his thematic compositions. He has been creating music suites inspired by visual artists like Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc. He has written over 150 pieces since 2001. Click here to find out more about upcoming performances. In September 2003 Noertker’s Moxie released Sketches of Catalonia … Read more
No Base Trio is an amalgamation of Jonathan Suazo (alto saxophonist), Gabriel Vicens (guitarist) and Leonardo Osuna (drummer). It was formed in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2010. NBT is committed to creating music that transcends boundaries and constantly pushing the limits of sound and improvisation. They started by playing straight-ahead jazz standards at concerts … Read more
Ze Nogueira studied at the State University of Rio de Janeiro as well as at the Berklee College of Music. He was a saxophonist for the play Gota d’Agua (Chico Buarque) in 1975. Later, he participated in Buarque’s Opera do Malandro, and Rei de Ramos. Nogueira was a sideman and performed alongside the best Brazilian … Read more
There is no BS! Brass is the New Orleans brass band’s most adventurous sound, combining elements from James Brown, John Coltrane and Michael Jackson to create a unique sound. No BS, no nonsense! Brass has performed at the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center, Festival of New Trumpet Music, National Public Radio’s Tiny Desk Concert, and … Read more
No End of Now is a musical collaboration led by Rex Shepherd, guitarist and composer. It includes the talents of many musicians who can bring a unique and lyrical perspective to the music. The members perform Shepherd’s original compositions as well as improvisations with mixed musical influences. They aim to connect with the audience to … Read more
