Bobby McFerrin

Vocal virtuoso Bobby McFerrin ranks among the most distinctive and original singers in contemporary music — equally adept in jazz, pop, and classical settings.

Bossa Nostra

Bossa Nostra is a band composed of master Italian musicians that has launched jazz music into a new orbit.

Bossacucanova

Formed by Márcio Menescal, son of bossa nova great Roberto Menescal, Bossacucanova combine bossa nova with electronica. Bossacucanova features Menescal with fellow Brazilian producers Alexandre Moreira and DJ Marcelinho da Lua, all working under a name that means "bossa with a new mind"

Brand New Heavies

Pioneers of the London acid jazz scene, the Brand New Heavies translated their love for the funk grooves of the 1970s into a sophisticated sound which carried the torch for classic soul in an era dominated by hip-hop.

Bril Brothers

The leader of this family band is the great pianist Igor Bril, People's Artist of the Russian Federation. His partners in the project, saxophonists Alexander and Dmitry Bril, are among the most popular jazz musicians in Russia.

Brooklyn Funk Essentials

Acid-jazz collective Brooklyn Funk Essentials was first conceived in 1993 by producer Arthur Baker and bassist/musical director Lati Kronlund.

Bugge Wesseltoft

Bringing a thoroughly contemporary sound to the piano and keyboards, Bugge Wesseltoft made a huge impact in his homeland of Norway during the '90s.

Candy Dulfer

Alto saxophonist Candy Dulfer was brought into the limelight by Prince, who introduced her to the world via his video for Partyman. Raised in a family heavily involved in the Dutch jazz scene, Dulfer is the daughter of Hans Dulfer, a respected jazz tenor saxophonist.