Artists
Artists
Bossa NostraBossa Nostra is a band composed of master Italian musicians that has launched jazz music into a new orbit.
BossacucanovaFormed 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 HeaviesPioneers 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 BrothersThe 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 EssentialsAcid-jazz collective Brooklyn Funk Essentials was first conceived in 1993 by producer Arthur Baker and bassist/musical director Lati Kronlund.
Candy DulferAlto 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.
Carleen AndersonR&B singer Carleen Anderson was introduced to music at an early age, as both her mother (Vicki Anderson) and stepfather (pianist Bobby Byrd) toured throughout the '60s and '70s with the great James Brown.
Caro EmeraldIn May 2007 Caro Emerald got a phone call from Dutch producers Jan van Wieringen and David Schreurs. They'd written a song with Canadian songwriter Vincent Degiorgio. Their demo singer wasn't available, and that's why Caro got the opportunity to record the demo for Back It Up.