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Dave Koz
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Dave Koz (born David Koz, March 27, 1963) is an American jazz saxophonist and radio host. Koz often draws comparisons to another well-known… read moreDave Koz (born David Koz, March 27, 1963) is an American jazz saxophonist and radio host. Koz often draws comparisons to another well-known saxophonist, David Sanborn. Because the two sound almost alike, Koz is sometimes billed as the se… read moreDave Koz (born David Koz, March 27, 1963) is an American jazz saxophonist and radio host. Koz often draws comparisons to another well-known saxophonist, David Sanborn. Because the two sound almost alike, Koz is sometimes billed as the second coming of Sanborn. Koz graduated from UCLA with a degre… read more -
Dave Grusin
172,363 listeners
David Grusin (born June 26, 1934 in Littleton, Colorado) is a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger whose works in films and TV have garnere… read moreDavid Grusin (born June 26, 1934 in Littleton, Colorado) is a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger whose works in films and TV have garnered him numerous awards. Grusin has a filmography of about 100 credits with many awards including an… read moreDavid Grusin (born June 26, 1934 in Littleton, Colorado) is a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger whose works in films and TV have garnered him numerous awards. Grusin has a filmography of about 100 credits with many awards including an Oscar for best original score for The Milagro Beanfield War… read more -
Kirk Whalum
115,120 listeners
In 1983, Kirk Whalum caught the attention of the pianist Bob James. And, Whalum joined his album "12" (1985). He released his deb… read moreIn 1983, Kirk Whalum caught the attention of the pianist Bob James. And, Whalum joined his album "12" (1985). He released his debut album "Floppy Disk" with James' support. From the latter term of 1980's, Wh… read moreIn 1983, Kirk Whalum caught the attention of the pianist Bob James. And, Whalum joined his album "12" (1985). He released his debut album "Floppy Disk" with James' support. From the latter term of 1980's, Whalum began to make a name for himself as a sideman of great … read more -
George Howard
63,078 listeners
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Yellowjackets
135,987 listeners
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Eric Marienthal
74,245 listeners
After graduating high school in Southern California in 1976, Eric went on to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. There h… read moreAfter graduating high school in Southern California in 1976, Eric went on to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. There he studied with the legendary saxophone professor, Joe Viola. By the time he left Berklee, Eric had… read moreAfter graduating high school in Southern California in 1976, Eric went on to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. There he studied with the legendary saxophone professor, Joe Viola. By the time he left Berklee, Eric had achieved the highest proficiency rating given by the school… read more -
Al Jarreau
351,072 listeners
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Grover Washington, Jr.
894,770 listeners
Grover Washington, Jr. (December 12, 1943 - December 17, 1999) has been considered by many to be the founding father of smooth jazz and a m… read moreGrover Washington, Jr. (December 12, 1943 - December 17, 1999) has been considered by many to be the founding father of smooth jazz and a master of the jazz funk genre, working as a prominent songwriter and talented saxophonist. Througho… read moreGrover Washington, Jr. (December 12, 1943 - December 17, 1999) has been considered by many to be the founding father of smooth jazz and a master of the jazz funk genre, working as a prominent songwriter and talented saxophonist. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Washington made some of the genre… read more -
George Benson
845,529 listeners
George Benson is a jazz guitarist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on 22 March 1943. He started out playing straight-ahead instrumenta… read moreGeorge Benson is a jazz guitarist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on 22 March 1943. He started out playing straight-ahead instrumental jazz with organist Jack McDuff. Benson got his first experience playing with his several-year st… read moreGeorge Benson is a jazz guitarist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on 22 March 1943. He started out playing straight-ahead instrumental jazz with organist Jack McDuff. Benson got his first experience playing with his several-year stint with McDuff's group. In 1964, at the age of 21, Ben… read more -
Wayman Tisdale
89,891 listeners
Wayman Lawrence Tisdale (June 9, 1964 - May 15, 2009) Wayman Tisdale, who last year was elected to the College Basketball Hall of Fame, die… read moreWayman Lawrence Tisdale (June 9, 1964 - May 15, 2009) Wayman Tisdale, who last year was elected to the College Basketball Hall of Fame, died the morning of May 15th, 2009 at the age of 44. Wayman Tisdale, the former NBA player and curren… read moreWayman Lawrence Tisdale (June 9, 1964 - May 15, 2009) Wayman Tisdale, who last year was elected to the College Basketball Hall of Fame, died the morning of May 15th, 2009 at the age of 44. Wayman Tisdale, the former NBA player and current jazz musician, had part of his right leg amputated due to … read more