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The younger brother of Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis has carved out his own identity as an excellent trombonist (most inspired by J.J. Johnson but also adept at New Orleans jazz and swing) and as a record producer.
On his LiveStream from July 2, 2020, Marsalis tells informative and colorful stories, and plays solo trombone versions of some of his favorite songs, resulting in an interesting hour of information and music.
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José André was born blind 15 years ago but that has not stopped him from quickly developing into a top-notch jazz pianist.
Born in Cochabamba, Bolivia, he began playing music when he was three (he is self-taught on piano), at the age of six was performing concerts, and has since played in many countries and major concert halls including at the Kennedy Center.
The 15-year old pianist is featured on a LiveStream from July 13, 2020, playing over prerecorded bass and drums, stretching out on swinging originals and “Invitation,” “I Remember April” and “Joy Spring.”
Although his brief talking between songs is sometimes electronically distorted (skip that part), the piano playing of José André should certainly be experienced even this early in what should be a long and significant career.
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Born in Pittsburgh, bassist Richie Goods started his career early by playing in church and clubs while still in high school.
After graduating from Berklee, he moved to New York, studied under Ron Carter and Ray Brown, and worked with pianist Mulgrew Miller for nine years.
Goods also worked with the Headhunters, Lenny White, Milt Jackson, Russell Malone, Vincent Herring, Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, and Chris Botti among many others, shifting easily between jazz and r&b.
The youngest person ever inducted into the Pittsburgh Jazz Hall of Fame, he has led the Nuclear Fusion and headed albums of his own.
For this LiveStream from June 27, 2020, Richie Goods performs what he says was only his second solo bass concert; he starts on electric bass for “The Star Spangled Banner,” “Danny Boy” and a Prince song and then on acoustic bass displays his versatility (and bowing technique on one song) and virtuosity, performing a wide variety of high-quality material on both basses while holding one’s interest throughout.
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Lessie Vonner started on the trumpet when she was 11, playing her first gigs while still in high school.
She moved to New York to attend the New School and studied under such trumpeters as Cecil Bridgewater, Charles Tolliver, Jimmy Owens, Tanya Darby, and Ingrid Jensen, picking up a lot of experience while playing with rock and pop groups (including Beyoncé) while keeping her eventual focus on jazz.
On her LiveStream from June 27, 2020, Lessie Vonner performs her excellent composition “Cup Overflowing” in a duet with bassist Russell Hall, displaying a tone that is a little reminiscent of Clifford Brown along with a relaxed and thoughtful style that makes one look forward to her future projects.