Results for "Singer-Songwriter"

Mellow Blues

Born: April 2, 1987

Yat Hamzah, who performs as Mellow Blues, is a jazzy bossa nova blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and guitar teacher from Singapore. His smooth, intimate vocals and expressive guitar playing create a distinctive sound that blends soulful blues guitar, smooth jazz undertones and the relaxed, breezy vibe of bossa nova music. As a guitar teacher, Mellow Blues offers live virtual online lessons via Zoom, specializing in blues and jazz guitar, as well as derivative and fusion genres like bossa nova, neo-soul, reggae, funk, rock and pop.
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Mellow Blues has performed at renowned venues across the United Kingdom, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, and has graced the stages of festivals such as the Vibe Nation Beach Fest in Vietnam, UNESCO Phuket Jazz Fest, Rammanee Jazz & Blues Festival and Phuket’s International Jazz & Blues Festival in Thailand

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Paolo Antonelli

Paolo Antonelli is a singer-songwriter from Turin with an exotic streak and a Mediterranean sound.

Moka Blues (Cielazzurro music, 2024) is his solo debut album. Already leader of the project Pablo e il mare with which he released four critically acclaimed albums, he now presents his solo one-man acoustic listening show (classical guitar, voice, stompbox) that navigates between the chanson, bossa and milonga genres.

Lizzie Thomas

Born: April 17

Lizzie Thomas is a premier jazz vocalist in New York City, performing alongside some of the genre's most iconic names. Known for her storytelling, adventurous arrangements, and stunning vocal ability, Lizzie’s dedication to the Great American Songbook has solidified her place in the city's vibrant jazz scene.

Born in Pittsburgh, raised in the South, and educated at Belmont in Nashville, Lizzie burst onto the New York City jazz scene. Her critically acclaimed albums, New Sounds From The Jazz Age and Duo Encounters, established her as a leading voice in jazz. The NYC Jazz Record named her one of the best concerts you can attend in New York.

Delia Fischer

Born: August 29, 1964

­“Delia Fischer is a Brazilian artist of the highest quality. She sings and plays my song beautifully. She gave it a new meaning. I feel very grateful!”

Ivan Lins, singer-songwriter

“In the constant search for new forms of Brazilian music, with all its variations and roots, I have an important ally in Delia. Her concept of mixing and filtering Brazilian influences through her unique musicality and personal joy stimulates my own creative work.”

Egberto Gismonti, composer and multi-instrumentalist

Kristina Aglinz

Born: March 2

Kristina Aglinz is a swanky jazz, funk, and R&B singer/songwriter, and her band

is renowned for their innovative arrangements with original songs and the American jazz

songbook. They have graced various venues and events, including Vibrato Jazz &

Grill, The Baked Potato, Campus Jax, Catalina Jazz, Spaghettini, URBAN Press

Winery, Pasadena Conservatory of Music, and Musicians Institute, receiving

Mia Borders

Born: August 13, 1987

Mia Borders is a renowned singer-songwriter who has captivated audiences with her soulful voice, electrifying performances, and diverse musical style. Born and raised in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Borders’ musical journey began in her childhood home, where she was exposed to a rich tapestry of sounds that permeated the City's cultural landscape. Soul, funk, rock, and blues became the foundation upon which she built her own unique style.

As a teenager, Borders honed her skills as a songwriter and live performer, immersing herself in the vibrant New Orleans music scene. Her talent and raw energy quickly caught the attention of music enthusiasts and fellow musicians, propelling her towards a professional career. Borders’ live performances are nothing short of electrifying, infusing her soulful vocals with a contagious energy that leaves audiences spellbound.

Gerry Hemingway

Born: March 23, 1955

Gerry Hemingway, Composer, Percussionist, Singer-Songwriter, Visual Artist, Educator, has been a widely acknowledged contributor to the continuum of creative music for the past five decades. He was born in 1955 in New Haven, Connecticut to a family with musical interests (his grandmother had been a concert pianist and his father studied composition with Paul Hindemith). He became interested in drums around the age of ten and by the age of seventeen was supporting himself as a professional musician primarily in the jazz and bebop traditions. In the 1970's, New Haven was home for a number of interesting musicians. This was where Gerry first met and played with Anthony Davis, Wadada Leo Smith, George Lewis and Anthony Braxton. In the late 1970's, Hemingway, trombonist Ray Anderson, and bassist Mark Helias formed a collective trio which they eventually named BassDrumBone. In celebration of their 40th anniversary in 2017, the group released “The Long Road” with special guests Joe Lovano and Jason Moran.

Andréa Lisa

Born: August 1

Andréa Lisa, the South African-born and New Zealand-raised artist, is a musical powerhouse driven by personal experiences and her deep-rooted inspirations. As a singer, guitarist, composer and producer, Andréa's diverse talents shine through in every aspect of her music.

Her journey in music began at a young age, with soul, jazz, and R&B sounds infusing her daily life. At 15, she started crafting her own music and lyrics, setting her on a path of artistic exploration. A graduate of the New Zealand School of Music with a major in jazz guitar and vocals, Andréa's passion for composition led her to create a rich assembly of genres that blend into a unique and captivating artistic alchemy.