Co-lead by vocalist Laura Munich and pianist Anil Veeraraj, Métisse blends jazz, funk, world and pop elements to create a soulful and sophisticated musical fusion. From fiery sambas and lilting bossas to blistering swing and earthy funk, solid grooves lay the foundation for sensual, vivid musical storytelling. The Philadelphia Inquirer praised Munich’s “mix of soulful, [...]
Co-lead by vocalist Laura Munich and pianist Anil Veeraraj, Métisse blends jazz, funk, world and pop elements to create a soulful and sophisticated musical fusion. From fiery sambas and lilting bossas to blistering swing and earthy funk, solid grooves lay the foundation for sensual, vivid musical storytelling. The Philadelphia Inquirer praised Munich’s “mix of soulful, [...]
A native of Norristown, Swana is a renowned trumpet player and a respected educator. He picked up the instrument at the age of 11, was drawn to jazz at the age of 17 after hearing Dizzy Gillespie and the interest developed into a passion while he was in college. Swana is on the faculty at University [...]
Ellas (pronounced “A-Yas”) y Amigos, a Funky Caribbean Latin Jazz ensemble, was founded in 1996 by Donna Bostock. A percussionist, vocalist and music arranger, she specializes in world rhythms and is on the faculty at AMLA (Associacion de Musicos Latino Americanos), Philadelphia’s renowned Latin music school. Donna has opened for artists such as Shawn Colvin, Maceo [...]
With intricate horn lines, soulful grooves and “de-rangements” of music by artists like Nirvana and Metallica, Highbrid brings the best of the Jazz, Jam, Rock and Soul together into a musical fondue. Led by percussionist/composer Michael Cain, the octet employs some of the most talented and versatile up-and-coming musicians in the region. From bebop sensibilities [...]
