The National Jazz Ensemble, under Chuck Israels’ leadership, set the standard for jazz repertory orchestras during its four-year existence in the mid-1970s. The American Jazz Orchestra of 1980, the Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall companies, and the Chicago and Seattle repertory organisations of today all owe a lot to the NJE and the New York Jazz … Read more
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), Britain’s oldest organization for young people aged 25 and over, plays big-band jazz. The charity was founded 50 years ago in order to fill a gap with jazz education. Its mission is to produce exceptional music and engage young people from all backgrounds. NYJO’s youth are the core of … Read more
They are a pioneer in Japanese nu-jazz music and have been working hard to get great reviews from all over the world. Jan Hagenkotter (INFRACom) organized a gig called “UNA MASS” in Frankfult. ), Yannick (Needs), Michael Rutten (Compost). The next year, in February 2007, they released “Prussian Blue EP”, their first album without Japan. … Read more
Nattrafik is an 80s jazz fusion band. They aim to make you feel like you are traveling on the Swedish subway system through their music. Buster Isitt (guitar), Victor Nissila, Simon Sabel (drums), Victor Garcia (keys) and Simon Sabel (bass). They formed the band in 2017 and have performed at a variety of local bars … Read more
Nat Adderley Jr, the son of the legendary Nat Sr, is the group’s leader. The ensemble is a young, hip collective that recalls work by Gary Bartz and Weldon. These three names alone are enough to make you want this record! The album is a winner from start to finish, full of well-written songs and … Read more
Naked Rhymm was created in Los Angeles by Alex Spurkel and Avi Sills in 2003. Their vision was to break down barriers and bring people together through cross-cultural dance and music. Naked Rhythm seamlessly blends exotic world music and percussion, with contemporary electronic dance grooves. It captivates Western audiences using the universal language and rhythms … Read more
Andy Narell’s 1979 solo album was his first. He took the steelpan from the steelband and made it part of jazz band. With every recording and concert since then, he has expanded the potential and the role of the steelpan in contemporary music. 2014 saw the release of Narell’s latest album of music from the … Read more
Lorenzo Feliciati is the founder of Naked Truth. He has been a leading figure and collaborator in Europe since 2005. Feliciati said that Naked Truth was born from Feliciati’s desire to create a band in which “each voice” is heard and contributes to the musical conversation. No instrument should dominate the melody or solos. Each … Read more
Although his roots are in Brazil, Milton Nascimento is an international singing star and songwriter. However, his songs have been heard by millions around the globe. When he was just two years old, Nascimento was adopted by his parents, both of whom were white. They brought him to Tres Pontas in Minas Gerais. His mother … Read more
Kim Nalley was named “legendary” in San Francisco and “Most Influential African American from the Bay Area” in 2005. Kim Nalley is a must-see on any trip to San Francisco. She is known worldwide as one of the best jazz and blues singers. Kim Nalley is a true Renaissance woman. She has been a featured … Read more
