Al Jarreau's unique vocal style is one of the world's most precious treasures. His innovative musical expressions have made him one of the most exciting and critically-acclaimed performers of our time with five Grammy Awards, scores of international music awards and popular accolades worldwide.
Cassandra Wilson’s mix of smoky, knowing vocals and expansive, lush music is transfixing. Her record of standards, Blue Skies (1988), was named jazz album of the year by Billboard Magazine. Supremely innovative and comfortable, she easily masters the realms of jazz, funk, rap and blues.
One of the most powerful and creative drummers on the scene, Cindy Blackman has upheld the backbeat and created texture for a veritable Who’s Who in jazz: Joe Henderson, Sam Rivers, Cassandra Wilson, Angela Bofill, Joss Stone, Bill Laswell…the list goes on. Her rising star has been seen by millions of people all over the world performing with her own group as well as providing the percussive backbone for retro funk rocker Lenny Kravitz.
