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
Derek Nash, a pioneer of British Jazz, is described as “one of the most versatile Saxophonists today in the UK” by The Guardian. He has been part of the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra for more than 30 years, has fronted the funk/fusion band Protect the Beat and is a member Ronnie Scott’s Blues … Read more
Rebecca Nash, a pianist, is a shining light for jazz musicians. Rebecca is a performer and arranger as well as composer, composer, and educator. She also leads ATLAS, her originals project that features Nick Malcolm (trumpet), Tom Seminar Ford on guitar, Chris Mapp on bass, Matt Fisher on drums, Sara Colman on vocals, and Sara … Read more
The ultra-civilized Austrian countryside was home to “Namby Pamby Boy”, a zero-time Grammy-nominated band. They were surrounded by classical music and brass bands, and had to learn to listen to hip hop and rock. They are now back to save the world and redefine the term “garage band” by obtaining a teaching license. The voice … Read more
Sainkho Namtchylak’s shaved head, seven-octave range and distinctive features make her stand out on any stage. She is a unique figure thanks to her Tuvan throat singing and avant-gardeimprovisation. She is the daughter of two schoolteachers. She grew up in a remote village near the Tuvan/Mongolian border. There, she was exposed to overtone singing, which … Read more
Saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger; born on 9 September 1939 in Warsaw. Zbigniew Namyslowski graduated from music schools in Krakow, Warsaw. He learned how to play the cello and the piano there. In 1957, he made his debut at the Student Club Hybrydy in Sopot. He was a trombone player in Polish dixieland groups. He … Read more
Tricky Sam Nanton was one of the most vibrant trombonists ever. His mastery of the plunger mutes (emitting a wide variety of growls, tones and growls) was an integral part of Duke Ellington’s original sound. Quentin Jackson has sometimes come close. While he had some experience with Elmer Snowden and Cliff Jackson, and was recorded … Read more
