John Lee, Bassist, composer, educator and producer, John Lee is Co Founder of Jazz Legacy Productions, is the executive director of the Dizzy Gillespie™ All-Stars and All-Stars Big Band with whom he performs regularly. www.jazzlegacyproductions.com | www.dizzygillespie.org The son of an A.M.E. minister, John’s earliest musical impressions were formed in …
As one of the most versatile and highly trained reed players of his generation, Andres Boiarsky brings a wealth of experience to his excellence as a sideman and leader in the jazz world. From his home in Buenos Aires to the Royal College of Music to the Lionel Hampton Orchestra …
Christian Sands is an emerging jazz force. A recent Steinway Artist, he possesses pianistic technique in abundance, but it perfectly matches his conception. His use of understatement accomplishes a much deeper musical goal. He takes a fresh look at the entire language of jazz: stride, swing, bebop, progressive, fusion, Brazilian …
Breaking into the music scene only a few years ago, pianist Roy Assaf has already earned acclaim from jazz masters Kenny Barron and Jason Moran. With appearances on 20 albums as a sideman and co-leader, Roy’s first album as a leader—titled “Respect” and being released on Jazz Legacy Productions—includes such …
At the ripe age of 30 years old, Yotam is being quickly recognized as the leading new voice of jazz guitar. On BRASIL Yotam interprets some of that country’s greatest composers, including Edu Lobo, Chico Buarque, and Tom Jobim. Beautiful, and very sexy.The legendary James Moody was so impressed with …
In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica, finding in each a sincere spirit of musical expression. In the process, he has performed and recorded with artists from every corner …
“Ed is a great, soulful, swinging underrated player deserving of wider recognition.” – Bill Milkowski 1/13/11″ “An expressive instrumentalist, Cherry has a hip, melodic approach that is a refreshing contrast to guitarists who frequently resort to playing ‘finger music’, the execution of rapid streams of notes that serve no musical …
Born on January 17, 1963, in Baltimore, MD; son of McDonald (a retired post office employee and church organist) and Flossie (a city social services worker and church choir director) Soulful jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut might just be proof positive of the impact that music has on babies in the …
Jimmy Heath has long been recognized as a brilliant instrumentalist and a magnificent composer and arranger. Jimmy is the middle brother of the legendary Heath Brothers (Percy Heath/bass and Tootie Heath/drums), and is the father of Mtume. He has performed with nearly all the jazz greats of the last 50 …
New York City saxophonist and Jazz Legacy Productions recording artist Sharel Cassity tours the world performing straight- ahead jazz and original music to the delight of fans and critics. Appearing in Downbeat Magazine’s Critics’ Poll category for “Rising Star, Alto Saxophone” during 2010 & 2011, this Oklahoma City native is …
In all my years producing CDs and records, this project ranks in the top ten rewarding and creative experiences of my career, just pure joy. – John Lee “This music is movin’ and groovin’ with historic elegance and euphoric relevance. I am proud to say these are the young ‘Giants …
Benefit concerts for the National Jazz Museum and the Chicago Jazz Orchestra
The Chicago Jazz Orchestra – w/Orbert Davis, Eddie Johnson and Frieda Lee
