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Kenny Garrett

7 concerts

Jazz legend Kenny Garrett, known for stints with Miles Davis and Art Blakey, shines in his solo career with hits like "Sounds From The Ancestors." A Grammy-winning artist, Garrett's music blends jazz with influences from icons like Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye.

Jalen Ngonda

19 concerts

Jalen Ngonda, blending classic & contemporary soul, known for "Come Around And Love Me". Praised by Elton John, collaborated with Snoop Dog & more. Tours in USA, UK, Europe. Signed to Daptone Records.

Mark Lettieri

6 concerts

Mark Lettieri is a GRAMMY-winning guitarist known for his work with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. He's released acclaimed albums like "Spark and Echo" and collaborated across music genres.

Marcus Miller

14 concerts

Born in Brooklyn, Marcus Miller is a versatile bassist known for his jazz-funk style and collaborations with Miles Davis, Lenny White, and Grover Washington, Jr. Winner of a Grammy for 2001's M², his albums often top jazz charts. Also a film composer with works like 2017's Marshall.

Orchestra Baobab

3 concerts

Senegal's Orchestra Baobab, formed as a Dakar club's house band, blended Cuban and African styles to emerge as a seminal world music group. Known for hits like "On Verra Ça," they gained fame in Europe and Africa, collaborated with Youssou N’Dour, and won global acclaim before disbanding and later reforming.

Brandee Younger

10 concerts

Brandee Younger, innovative harpist, stretches harp boundaries. Grammy-nominated, worked with Common, Lauryn Hill, John Legend. Known for honoring Dorothy Ashby, influencing pop culture.

Salif Keita

3 concerts

Malian afro-pop legend Salif Keita, born to royal lineage, overcame early rejection due to albinism. Known for blending jazz, funk, and pop with African traditions, Keita earned global acclaim with albums like "Soro" & "Moffou". Collaborated with artists like Carlos Santana and Cesária Évora. Announced retirement after 2018's "Un Autre Blanc".

Jan Garbarek

6 concerts

Born in Norway, Jan Garbarek, a pioneering saxophonist associated with ECM since 1970, blends jazz with various global music styles. Renowned for albums like 'Witchi-Tai-To' and 'Rites,' he's collaborated extensively, including with Keith Jarrett and the Hilliard Ensemble, influencing classical crossover.

Snarky Puppy

8 concerts

Formed in Denton, Texas, Snarky Puppy, led by Michael League, blends jazz, rock, and funk. Known for Grammy wins, including for "Something" with Lalah Hathaway, and top jazz albums like 'Culcha Vulcha'.