Artists
JB Horns
The J.B.'s were the legendary supporting cast of musicians behind James Brown, earning a well-deserved reputation as the tightest, best-drilled instrumental ensemble in all of funk. The name J.B.'s is most often associated with three hornmen in particular — saxophonists Maceo Parker and Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis, and trombonist Fred Wesley, all of whom originally joined Brown's backing band at various points during the '60s.
JD Walter
Post-bop singer J.D. Walter is among the promising male jazz vocalists who began recording in the '90s; a relatively small group that also includes, among others, Kurt Elling, Kevin Mahogany, Lou Lanza, Allan Harris, and Giacomo Gates. The Pennsylvania native, who is a talented scat singer and interpreter of lyrics, brings a variety of influences to the table.
Jestofunk
Since the beginning, the project Jestofunk started with an International view. The first single, I'm Gonna Love You (1992) received great feedback from the DJ's, especially in the UK and US. The originality of the sound immediately became the trade mark of the band.
Jhelisa
Best-known as the vocalist for the Shamen on several hits from their 1993 album Boss Drum, Jhelisa Anderson gained a solo contract in 1994 from Dorado after storming the charts on such Shamen singles as LSI (Love Sex Intelligence). Though much of her previous work had portrayed her as a diva, she cooled things down beginning with her first solo album, 1995's Galactica Rush, a mellow LP with shadings of soul and jazz mixed in with electronic flourishes.
Joe Zawinul
Joe Zawinul belonged in a category unto himself — a European from the heartland of the classical music tradition (Vienna) who learned to swing as freely as any American jazzer, and whose appetite for growth and change remained insatiable.
Karl Denson
Karl Denson met Lenny Kravitz during a recording session in 1988. The following year, Kravitz called Denson and asked him to do the solo on the single Let Love Rule from Kravitz's album of the same name. As it turned out, Denson played on the whole album, joined the band for the supporting tour, and was invited back to play on and tour in support of the next two Kravitz albums.
Kenny G
Kenny G is a fine player with an attractive sound influenced a bit by Grover Washington, Jr., who often caresses melodies, putting a lot of emotion into his solos.
Kim & Buran
Kim & Buran are inspired by retro electronic sounds related to Jean-Michel Jarre fused with nostalgia feel and space exploration romantics. The band uses old school Soviet analogue synthesizers and samples from various 60's USSR movies, producing a deep mix of space disco, downtempo and easy listening.