With the sultry, smooth style reminiscent of Sarah Vaughan, jazz aficionados call Naima Shambourger the last of a dying breed whose sensuous, clear vocals are a voice for the 21st Century.

Saxophonist/composer Bobby Watson draws inspiration from the rich jazz heritage of his Kansas City hometown on his spirited album Back Home in Kansas City.

Allen Dennard is a trumpeter, composer, recording artist, bandleader and activist who was born and raised in the city of Detroit, Michigan

Sean Dobbins got his start as sought-after Detroit area jazz sideman at a young age, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith.

No Man’s Land features drummer Annie Hayes, bassist Brynn Hilliker, and avant-garde improviser pink marlena in an electrifying, genre-bending trio.

This trio's live performance features a unique combination of Jazz standards, original compositions, and lesser known arrangements by prolific composers of years past.

A masterful jazz pianist, Cyrus Chestnut balances his lithe technical skill with a robust, soulful style that speaks to his deep gospel roots.