Artists
VibraphonicVibraphonic was formed in 1990 when a track was commissioned by Acid Jazz Records. I See You was released on a compilation called Totally Wired 6 in June 1990.
Walter BeasleyA popular saxophonist and singer with a mellow, R&B-influenced style, Walter Beasley has led a successful contemporary and smooth jazz career.
Wayne ShorterWayne Shorter was one of jazz's leading figures in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as both a composer and saxophonist.
Weather ReportWeather Report started out as a jazz equivalent of what the rock world in 1970 was calling a “supergroup." But unlike most of the rock supergroups, this one not only kept going for a good 15 years, it more than lived up to its billing, practically defining the state of the jazz-rock art throughout almost all of its run.
WhispersThe Whispers were a veteran R&B quintet with an impressive legacy of R&B hits. Formed in Los Angeles by twins Walter and Wallace Scott, Nicholas Caldwell, Marcus Hutson, and Gordy Harmon.
Xploding PlastixXploding Plastix is a Norwegian two-man band playing electrofunk/big beat music with elements of jazz. Jens Petter Nilsen and Hallvard Wennersberg Hagen (formerly in Norwegian black metal band Kvist) formed the group in early 1999, and submitted their first demotape in 2000.
Yada YadaYada Yada is the joint project of the famous British DJ Chris Bangs and keyboardist Mick Talbot.
YellowjacketsA leading crossover jazz outfit, Yellowjackets have found success combining polished funk and R&B grooves with a strong post-bop- and fusion-influenced sound.