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  • Declared “the coolest rock star in the world right now,” by UNCUT magazine, Arooj Aftab has earned her position at the vanguard of creative music for her embrace of risk and nonconformity. In 2024, she released her fourth solo album, Night Reign (Verve), to universal acclaim, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Jazz Album, while the song “Raat Ki Rani” was tabbed for Best Global Music Performance.

    Night Reign’s predecessor, Vulture Prince, ushered Aftab into the cultural zeitgeist, including a place on President Barack Obama’s Summer 2021 playlist. Recognition for the record propelled her to a Best New Artist Grammy nomination in 2022 and a win for the song “Mohabbat.” Over the last few years, she has delivered “rapturous performances” at major venues and international festivals including Primavera, Glastonbury and Coachella. She has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, NPR’s Tiny Desk, Later with Jools Holland, Brodie and Mahogany sessions. Aftab has been featured in The New York Times,

    The Guardian, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, The Financial Times, The Quietus, and Time, to name a few.

  • A husband.  A wife.  An astonishing duo built on love, family, faith, culture and community.

    These are the things that power The Baylor Project featuring Jean Baylor and Marcus Baylor.  This enticing collaboration is steeped in the heart and soul of jazz.  As the children of Pastors, Marcus and Jean's musical roots were planted deep within the church, and it was there that the road was paved for the influence of jazz, gospel, blues and soul to make it’s mark. Their debut CD "The Journey", released on their own label, Be A Light, topped the Billboard Jazz Chart at Number 8 in 2017 and a year later garnered 2 GRAMMY® Nominations for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Traditional R&B Performance. Two years later during one of the most challenging years in recent history, The Baylors released their single, “Sit On Down” in 2020 which earned a 3rd GRAMMY® Nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance, solidifying The Baylor Project as an undeniable force.  Their second album, “Generations,” released in 2021 earned the duo its 4th GRAMMY® Nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. “Generations,” a cultural anthology rooted in everyday life experiences, becoming the #1 jazz vocal album on the JazzWeek radio charts and the standout song “We Swing (The Cypher)” was named among NPR Music’s 100 Best Songs of 2021. And their first live album, “The Evening : Live At APPARATUS” earned The Baylors their 5th and 6th GRAMMY® Nominations for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Improvised Jazz Solo. A collaboration with Adam Blackstone and Russell Ferrante earned them a 7th GRAMMY® Nomination for the original song “Vulnerable (Live)”, from the live recording, “Legacy: The Instrumental Jawn”. Most recently, in partnership with APOGEE Electronics, The Baylor Project received their 8th GRAMMY® Nomination for an impromptu live, in-studio performance of the age-old spiritual “Walk With Me, Lord.” Marcus and Jean recently expanded into television having written, produced and performed the new theme song, “GOOD LIFE” for Season 6 of the Tamron Hall Show!

    Marcus and Jean Baylor signed an exclusive distribution agreement, in partnership with their artist-owned label, Be A Light LLC with Motown Gospel (a division of Capitol CMG/Capitol and Universal Music Group) making The Baylor Project’s catalogue available for the first time across all streaming platforms.

    Jean, a “Jersey Girl”, was introduced to jazz in college as a Vocal Performance Major at Temple University, where she was heavily influenced by artists such as Carmen McCrae, Jimmy Scott, and Shirley Horn. She subsequently made her mark as one-half of the platinum recording duo, Zhane´. In time, Jean grew into a composer, arranger, producer and bandleader. She has been a featured guest artist on performances and recordings with artists including Yellowjackets, Kenny Garrett, Marcus Miller and legendary bassist, Buster Williams. Well-equipped with an agile mezzo-soprano range, Jean combines a fresh, whimsical approach to phrasing with clever improvisation resulting in singing of such vocal purity that she embraces the soul.

    Marcus, a St. Louis native, is widely recognized as the former member and drummer of the GRAMMY® Award winning jazz quartet, Yellowjackets. While attending The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, he began touring and recording with Cassandra Wilson and went on to work with artists including Kenny Garrett and John Scofield.  Since then, Marcus has come into his own as a composer, arranger, producer and bandleader. With his natural feel, creative use of space and innovative ability to tell a story, his musicianship and improvisation are those of a seasoned musician.

    Marcus and Jean’s combined musicianship is unmatched. Their dynamic performances are soulful to the bone. The Baylors will raise you up and inspire you to clap along with them, as they entice your ears with a swinging mid-tempo tune. Yet, at a moments’ notice, you may be moved to tears when they change the atmosphere with a spiritual song that will stir the emotions. They perform original compositions and new arrangements of classic pieces. They utilize sincerity and maturity far beyond their years to deliver ballads with storied grace and elegance, and grit. And what’s more is that Marcus and Jean have the uncanny ability to bridge the gap between generations. They are relatable, they are virtuosic, and for these reasons they captivate packed houses and sold out audiences.

    The Baylor Project pays homage to their wide-ranging musical influences, and in doing so generate an eclectic sound whose overall effect is spiritual, buoyant, feel good music.

    Soulful. Melodic. Authentic. “The Baylor Project”.

    Married musicians vocalist Jean Baylor and drummer Marcus Baylor have created a captivating “project” that meets at the 3-way intersection of Jazz, Gospel and Legacy. Brimming with aural snapshots of their individual roots and the sacred space where they come together, it is a very unique album that soothes the soul... -Urban Music Scene (by A. Scott Galloway)

    *Endorsements by Yamaha Drums, Remo, Vic Firth, Sabian, Kickport, Future Sonics, Centrance

  • By Timmhotep Aku

    “So, what kind of music do you make?” This question is the bane of every musician’s existence because it requires that they shrink down the wide expanse of their creativity to an easily (mis)understood genre description.

    No matter how vivid or elaborate the description, “show” will always be more powerful than “tell.” The words we use to describe music don’t encapsulate what the listener experiences as much as give context clues.

    That’s why Butcher Brown – the multifaceted band from Richmond, Virginia – call their sound and their follow-up to 2020’s #KingButch and their second release on Concord Jazz, Solar Music.

    “Solar music” is not simply a description; it’s an invitation to listen and an invitation to feel.

    Friends and bandmates Corey Fonville (drums), Andrew Randazzo (bass), Morgan Burrs (guitar), Marcus “Tennishu” Tenney (trumpet, saxophone, vocals), and Devonne “DJ Harrison” Harris (multi-instrumentalist) make music that is as diverse as their own varied tastes and backgrounds. It’s a seamlessly blended amalgam of sounds including jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk, R&B, alternative, soul, country, house, bossa nova, pop, and more.

    “We are the melting pot. We are the mix,” says Devonne. “I feel like that's what we represent and that's what this album represents.”

    But Butcher Brown’s eclecticism isn’t for the sake of musical masturbation or to impress chin-stroking critics. Theirs is music of, and for, the people.

    “It’s music for everybody," says Tennishu, reflecting on how well-received they’ve been on stages across the globe. “You can see it on all kinds of different faces—young, old, big, small, short, tall—they all start dancing eventually. It’s literally music for the whole solar system.”

    So how did this band of brothers make the sun come out on this new album? They challenged themselves to break from routine and old formulas.

    “[In the past] we'd make a record, like [2014’s] All Purpose Music, and put constraints on what we do in the studio with the thought of the live show, thinking ‘let's make this something that we can recreate at the show,’” explains Andrew. “We did that for a few records but then #KingButch was the one where we kind of departed from that idea and took more of a Sgt. Pepper… approach of, ‘let's just explore what we can present in the studio, even if it's not something that we can pull off live.’”

    Realizing that listening to their albums and their live show are two distinct experiences unlocked a new level of creativity for the band. Now Butcher Brown could allow themselves to explore new sounds and approaches to songwriting and production.

    This new unbridled creativity informed their approach to making Solar Music over the course of many sessions in 2021 and 2022 at go-to studios Montrose Recording, Minimum Wage Studios, and their homebase Jellowstone.

    Of course, the sun is at the center of the solar system, giving us warmth, lighting our days, and keeping the planet revolving around it. Similarly, when it came time to create Solar Music, the band saw themselves at the center of their sound, drawing in other like-minded musicians with gravitational pull.

    What could have been an insular musical conversation between the five became a collaboration with some of their friends and faves including Oakland-bred wordsmith Nappy Nina (“Half of It”), hip-hop iconoclast Pink Siifu (“Eye Never Know,” “Run It Up”), East London rapper Jay Prince (“Move”), real-life guitar hero Charlie Hunter (“Espionage”), and more.

    On the new album, Butcher Brown flexes their musicianship not only as players but also as songwriters, producers, and composers collaborating with guests.

    “We can do everything on our own, sure, and we have done that for forever, but it's also cool to have other people come in and get their perspectives,” explains Morgan.

    “Butcher Brown is evolving, maturing, and we’re growing as people,” adds Corey, reflecting on the making of Solar Music.

    The results of these collabs are extraordinary. Take the album’s first single, “I Can Say To You” for instance. “You’ll find your way / tomorrow or today / there’s nothing else I can say to you…,” sings guest Vanisha Gould in a voice that sounds both angelic and ancestral.

    “She has a voice that almost sounds like a sample, almost like Billie Holiday or something," says Corey, who sought her out to feature on the song. “It’s got that warmth, like somebody’s mama singing to you.”

    Warmth, light, and connection through a sound that, like the sun itself, is for everyone.

    Welcome to Solar Music.

  • “Keyon Harrold is the future of the trumpet”- Downbeat Magazine

    An inventive, multidisciplinary, genre-fluid artist; trumpeter and vocalist; a composer, arranger, and platinum music producer; bandleader and major recording artist (The Mugician-Sony "The Mugician") and currently with Concord Jazz

    “Keyon Harrold Is Equal Parts Music” - Billboard

    Musically, Harrold lives by the notion that the only thing that identifies a genre is its beat. That belief has allowed harrold to tear down the walls of the genre to roam music freely. There are only 12 notes, so he pours his soul into every musical situation, be it performing live, recording, or composing for television and film.

    “Keyon Harrold carries a natural swagger that is not misplaced: he’s a compelling communicator and commanding trumpeter.” The magic of his performance is the accomplishment of a quintet that resonates as both accomplished and raw, the seeking of new challenges...” -Love Supreme Festival.

    Harrold’s career is a spectrum of greatness. From touring and recording with Jay-z and Cirque Du Soleil to being signed by legendary Rapper Nas (Mass Appeal) and writing the theme song for The Queen Latifah’s Show.

    Harrold is a first-call artist with feature credits with Keith Richards, Black Pumas, Mac Miller (Stay), and Nas (The Jarreau of Rap) and Harrold’s latest collaboration with UK crooner Samm Henshaw ( Still Broke).

    Keyon is a frequent collaborator with YEBBA, Robert Glasper, Maxwell, Common, PJ Morton, and Gregory Porter.

    Harrold is the new Artistic Advisor for Jazz St.Louis

    He is an activist for social justice and equality.

    Look for New Original Music and content from Keyon 2022.

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  • Lady J Huston is one of the most spectacular entertainers on the music scene. She is renowned for her captivating vocals, trumpet, & mesmerizing stage presence. The Lady J Huston Show is an electrifying blend of Las Vegas pizzazz with the sass of St. Louis blues, classic soul, & jazz, where the multi-talented band members show off too. She is widely lauded for touring with blues legend Albert King as performer & music director. Lady J won the 2023 Blues Blast Magazine “New Artist Debut Album” for her multidimensional "Groove Me Baby" CD that showcases her skills as a songwriter, arranger, & a plethora of career honors.

    For more info, visit https://ladyjhuston.com

    All socials: @ladyjhuston

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  • Led by brothers David and Jeff Lazaroff, Brothers Lazaroff is both a St. Louis-based songwriting and production team and a dynamic six-to-fifteen-piece ensemble. Known for blending genres around a foundation of deeply rooted songwriting, the band has cultivated a distinct sound and a loyal following through its prolific output and community-driven live events.

    With over a dozen original albums, EPs, and live recordings, Brothers Lazaroff has built a musical universe that continues to grow—fueled by a wide-ranging family of multidisciplinary artists and collaborators.

    In addition to David and Jeff on vocals and guitars, the core lineup includes Teddy Brookins (bass), Mark Hochberg (violin), Joey Ferber (guitar/keyboards), and Freddy Spencer (drums), Chris Hansen (percussion), Andrew Warshauer (DJ),  Anita Jackson (vocals), and many others.

    Their collaborations as producers and songwriters span a wide array of artists and genres, including Anita Jackson, Elizabeth McQueen, Blvck Spvde and The Cosmos, and Peter Martin. 

    As Steve Leftridge of The Riverfront Times puts it, David and Jeff are “a duo that lives and breathes music as players, writers, genre mixologists, sound explorers, and ardent fans.”

    https://www.brotherslazaroff.com

  • Matt "The Rattlesnake" Lesch

    STL Blues at it's finest

    Born in 1997 in St. Louis Missouri, Matt “The Rattlesnake” Lesch started playing guitar at the age of 11.  By the age of 12, he took a serious interest in blues and started studying the masters such as Albert King, B.B. King, Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf.  At the age of 16 he was taken in and mentored by local blues legend Big George Brock and quickly became Big George’s lead guitar player.  Matt learned the meaning of the blues and where the music came from first hand from a sharecropper out of Grenada, Mississippi.  After performing at many national blues festivals across the country with Big George, Matt quickly became a seasoned veteran at an early age.  Matt has had his own band since the age of 16 playing all the local blues clubs and festivals in St Louis, Missouri and Illinois.  At the age of 18, Matt started attending Webster University as a Jazz Performance major.  In October of 2018, Matt released his debut album Furious Strike at the age of 20 and most recently his critically acclaimed album Blues Cut Like Glass in 2025. Blues Cut Like Glass brings a modern, contemporary style to the blues genre that includes his original music and modern playing style. Now 27, he has played all over the U.S.A and internationally in France, Denmark and more.

     With the ability of an old, seasoned professional, Matt can bring a fierce show to any stage that he plays on.  Make no mistake; his young age is far outweighed by his bleeding passion for music.  When you see “The Rattlesnake” on stage you can see and feel the intensity of his passion channeling through him and into the crowd. 

  • Pedrito Martinez…is a source of rhythmic delight and inspiration… an incomparable performer… a traditional Afro-Cuban music superstar – The New York Times

    Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martínez was born in Havana, Cuba, Sept 12, 1973 in the Cayo Hueso neighborhood, where rumba is played all day long, and began his musical career at the age of 11, with a foundation in the rumba and Afro Cuban Yoruba traditions.

    Since settling in New York City in the fall of 1998, Pedrito has recorded or performed with, Paul Simon, Wynton Marsalis, Paquito D’Rivera, Bruce Springsteen, Ruben Blades, Eddie Palmieri, Dave Matthews, and Sting, and has contributed to over 75 albums.

    A consummate master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the batá drum he is also the world’s first-call rumbero—playing, singing, and dancing with dozens of Cuban rumba groups.

  • DJ Crucial and Agile One are veteran DJs based in St. Louis.  Crucial is internationally known for hip hop vinyl limited releases on his label F5 Records. Agile One is a resident DJ at Sophie's Artist Lounge, Artbar at Angad Arts Hotel, RK Bar at the Four Seasons St. Louis, and The Gramophone. She often plays vinyl sets in Chicago at venues such as Pilsen Yards, The Giant Penny Whistle, Dokku's Booze Box, and Punch House to name a few.  Together, Crucial and Agile have played at the iconic Dante’s HiFi Miami, Eight & Sand in Memphis, and Wolf & Crane in LA,  among various locations around the country. Their sets intertwine multiple genres and eras, including hip hop, R&B, house, boogie, pop, new wave, and disco.  

    Links:

    IG: @agile.one & @f5records

     Soundcloud agile_one

    https://bandcamp.com/discover/f5-records

  • New Orleans-born Branford Marsalis is an award-winning saxophonist, band leader, featured classical soloist, and a film and Broadway composer. In the process, he has become a multi award-winning artist with three Grammys, a citation by the National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master and an avatar of contemporary artistic excellence.

    The Branford Marsalis Quartet, formed in 1986, remains his primary means of expression. In its virtually uninterrupted three-plus decades of existence, the Quartet has established a rare breadth of stylistic range and has long been recognized as the standard to which other ensembles of its kind must be measured. This spring the Quartet makes its Blue Note Records debut with the March 28 release of Belonging, a full album interpretation of Keith Jarrett’s 1974 ECM album of the same name. But Branford has not confined his music to the jazz quartet context. He recently composed a classical suite commissioned by the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. A frequent soloist with classical ensembles, Branford has become increasingly sought after as a featured soloist with acclaimed orchestras around the world, performing works by composers such as Copeland, Debussy, Glazunov, Ibert, John Williams, Mahler, Milhaud, Rorem, Vaughan Williams and Villa-Lobos. And his legendary guest performances with the Grateful Dead and collaborations with Sting have made him a fan favorite in the pop arena.

    Branford’s screen credits as a composer include original music for: Rustin starring Colman Domingo, the History Channel’s documentary Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom starring Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks starring Oprah Winfrey, and Spike Lee’s Mo’ Better Blues. He received a 2021 EMMY nomination for the original music he composed and produced for Tulsa Burning in the Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary Series or Special (Original Dramatic Score) category. His work on Broadway has garnered a Drama Desk Award and a Tony nomination for the acclaimed revival of Fences. He recently arranged and orchestrated the music for a new Broadway production on Louis Armstrong, A Wonderful World. His previous Broadway efforts include music for the revivals of Children of a Lesser God and A Raisin in the Sun, as well as The Mountaintop, which starred Angela Basset and Samuel L. Jackson.

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