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Michael Wollny
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Michael Wollny is a german jazz pianist. He received his piano and violin tuition as a five year-old, and along with classical studies, imp… read moreMichael Wollny is a german jazz pianist. He received his piano and violin tuition as a five year-old, and along with classical studies, improvisation was part of the curriculum from the very beginning.He became active throughout Germany,… read moreMichael Wollny is a german jazz pianist. He received his piano and violin tuition as a five year-old, and along with classical studies, improvisation was part of the curriculum from the very beginning.He became active throughout Germany, played in the BuJazzO (the national youth jazz orchestra), … read more -
Jan Johansson
142,612 listeners
Jan Johansson (September 16, 1931 – November 9, 1968) was a Swedish jazz pianist. He is little known outside Scandinavia, and his records a… read moreJan Johansson (September 16, 1931 – November 9, 1968) was a Swedish jazz pianist. He is little known outside Scandinavia, and his records are not widely available, though Jazz på svenska (Jazz in Swedish) has sold more than a quarter of … read moreJan Johansson (September 16, 1931 – November 9, 1968) was a Swedish jazz pianist. He is little known outside Scandinavia, and his records are not widely available, though Jazz på svenska (Jazz in Swedish) has sold more than a quarter of a million copies, and is the best selling jazz release ever … read more -
Electric Masada
10,894 listeners
Electric Masada led by John Zorn combines the raw power and manic speed of Naked City, the improvisational edge of Cobra and the spiritual … read moreElectric Masada led by John Zorn combines the raw power and manic speed of Naked City, the improvisational edge of Cobra and the spiritual lyricism of the Masada songbook. The band features: Cyro Baptista on Percussion Joey Baron on Dru… read moreElectric Masada led by John Zorn combines the raw power and manic speed of Naked City, the improvisational edge of Cobra and the spiritual lyricism of the Masada songbook. The band features: Cyro Baptista on Percussion Joey Baron on Drums Trevor Dunn on Bass Ikue Mori on Electronics Marc Ribot o… read more -
Sir Richard Bishop
45,095 listeners
Richard Bishop, self-styled as Sir Richard Bishop, is an American composer, guitarist and singer based in Phoenix, Arizona, who is best kn… read moreRichard Bishop, self-styled as Sir Richard Bishop, is an American composer, guitarist and singer based in Phoenix, Arizona, who is best known for co-founding (along with brother Alan Bishop) Sun City Girls. In the 1980s he was a member … read moreRichard Bishop, self-styled as Sir Richard Bishop, is an American composer, guitarist and singer based in Phoenix, Arizona, who is best known for co-founding (along with brother Alan Bishop) Sun City Girls. In the 1980s he was a member of the Paris 1942. From 2010 he has been a member of Rangda.… read more -
John Fahey
293,196 listeners
John Aloysius Fahey (February 28, 1939 – February 22, 2001) was an American fingerstyle guitarist and composer who played the steel-string … read moreJohn Aloysius Fahey (February 28, 1939 – February 22, 2001) was an American fingerstyle guitarist and composer who played the steel-string acoustic guitar as a solo instrument. His style has been greatly influential and has been describe… read moreJohn Aloysius Fahey (February 28, 1939 – February 22, 2001) was an American fingerstyle guitarist and composer who played the steel-string acoustic guitar as a solo instrument. His style has been greatly influential and has been described as the foundation of American Primitive Guitar, a term bor… read more -
Akron/Family
305,496 listeners
Akron/Family was an American folk-influenced experimental rock band that formed in 2002 in New York that is currently on hiatus. After thei… read moreAkron/Family was an American folk-influenced experimental rock band that formed in 2002 in New York that is currently on hiatus. After their 2013 tour, the band decided to focus on personal projects, leaving the door open for a possible … read moreAkron/Family was an American folk-influenced experimental rock band that formed in 2002 in New York that is currently on hiatus. After their 2013 tour, the band decided to focus on personal projects, leaving the door open for a possible reunion in the future. Front man Seth Olinsky started his ow… read more -
The Book Of Knots
18,430 listeners
Tony Maimone (Pere Ubu, They Might Be Giants, Bob Mould, Lucinda Williams, more…) and Carla Kihlstedt (Tin Hat Trio, Tom Waits, Sleep… read moreTony Maimone (Pere Ubu, They Might Be Giants, Bob Mould, Lucinda Williams, more…) and Carla Kihlstedt (Tin Hat Trio, Tom Waits, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, 2 Foot Yard, many many more) and Producer/engineer/guitarist Joel Hamilton (… read moreTony Maimone (Pere Ubu, They Might Be Giants, Bob Mould, Lucinda Williams, more…) and Carla Kihlstedt (Tin Hat Trio, Tom Waits, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, 2 Foot Yard, many many more) and Producer/engineer/guitarist Joel Hamilton (Elvis Costello, Unsane, Frank Black, Sparklehorse, Shiner, P… read more -
Rahsaan Roland Kirk
211,512 listeners
Rahsaan Roland Kirk (1935-1977) was a blind American jazz saxophonist, perhaps best known for his ability to play more than one saxophone a… read moreRahsaan Roland Kirk (1935-1977) was a blind American jazz saxophonist, perhaps best known for his ability to play more than one saxophone at once. Kirk was born Ronald Kirk on 7th August 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, but felt compelled by a … read moreRahsaan Roland Kirk (1935-1977) was a blind American jazz saxophonist, perhaps best known for his ability to play more than one saxophone at once. Kirk was born Ronald Kirk on 7th August 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, but felt compelled by a dream to transpose two letters in his first name to make Rol… read more -
Django Reinhardt
701,488 listeners
Jean "Django" Reinhardt (23 January 1910 - 16 May 1953) was a Belgian guitarist and composer credited with popularizing Gypsy jaz… read moreJean "Django" Reinhardt (23 January 1910 - 16 May 1953) was a Belgian guitarist and composer credited with popularizing Gypsy jazz, as well as conceptualizing the style together with several other Gypsy musicians. Reinhardt… read moreJean "Django" Reinhardt (23 January 1910 - 16 May 1953) was a Belgian guitarist and composer credited with popularizing Gypsy jazz, as well as conceptualizing the style together with several other Gypsy musicians. Reinhardt's nickname purportedly means "I Awake" in the Ro… read more -
Sons of Kemet
130,684 listeners
Sons of Kemet was a British jazz group formed in 2011 by Shabaka Hutchings, Oren Marshall, Seb Rochford, and Tom Skinner. Theon Cross repla… read moreSons of Kemet was a British jazz group formed in 2011 by Shabaka Hutchings, Oren Marshall, Seb Rochford, and Tom Skinner. Theon Cross replaced Marshall on tuba after the first album, and Eddie Hick replaced Rochford on drums after the th… read moreSons of Kemet was a British jazz group formed in 2011 by Shabaka Hutchings, Oren Marshall, Seb Rochford, and Tom Skinner. Theon Cross replaced Marshall on tuba after the first album, and Eddie Hick replaced Rochford on drums after the third. The band disbanded in 2022. The group used saxophone an… read more