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Seal

5 concerts

Seal, born in England to Nigerian and Brazilian parents, is famed for his unique blend of soul, pop, dance, and rock. Rising from the U.K. house scene, he gained fame with hits like "Crazy" and "Kiss from a Rose," the latter earning him three Grammy Awards. Known for his collaborations with producers like Trevor Horn and David Foster, Seal achieved widespread success with multi-platinum albums and received an Ivor Novello Award. He topped jazz charts in 2017 with Standards, a collection recorded at Capitol Studios.

Kandace Springs

8 concerts

Nashville native Kandace Springs blends R&B, jazz, and pop, with albums like Soul Eyes and Indigo reaching Billboard's jazz chart. Collaborating with legends like Prince and producers Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken, she’s known for her soulful voice and covers of classic tracks.

Laufey

19 concerts

Icelandic-Chinese GRAMMY-winning artist Laufey blends jazz and classical music for a new generation. Known for hits like "From the Start," she sold out global tours and was Spotify's most streamed jazz artist. With two acclaimed albums, including record-breaking "Bewitched," she captivates listeners with timeless songcraft and relatable lyrics.

Branford Marsalis

6 concerts

Branford Marsalis, a jazz saxophonist from Breaux Bridge, LA, merges genres like jazz, classical, funk, and rock. Known for work with Sting and Kurt Elling, he won Grammys for notable albums such as "I Heard You Twice the First Time" and "Contemporary Jazz." Marsalis fronts Marsalis Music and scored films like "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."

Ezra Collective

2 concerts

Mercury Prize-winning jazz band Ezra Collective, featuring Femi and TJ Koleoso, Joe Armon-Jones, James Mollison, and Ife Ogunjobi, capture global dance rhythms on "Dance, No One's Watching."

Gabriels

1 concert

Gabriels, a soulful Pop/R&B trio from Compton and LA, features singer Jacob Lusk and producers Ryan Hope & Ari Balouzian. Known for their EP 'Love and Hate in a Different Time' and debut 'Angels & Queens' with producer Sounwave. They impressed Elton John and debuted at Glastonbury, winning KCRW’s 2021 award.

Samara Joy

25 concerts

Bronx native Samara Joy, immersed in classic R&B and church gospel, won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan Jazz Vocal Competition. Her jazz journey includes breakthrough LPs "Linger Awhile" and "Portrait," showcasing lyricist talent with music by Mingus and Sun Ra. Co-produced with Grammy-winner Brian Lynch, she's emerging as a standout jazz vocalist.

Son Little

14 concerts

Born in upstate New York, Son Little blends blues with elements of joy and self-acceptance in his music. Known for addressing deep personal and generational trauma, he transforms these experiences into powerful songs that focus on healing and overcoming.

Cymande

6 concerts

Cymande, a U.K. band formed in 1971, blends African rhythms with rock, funk, and soul, adding reggae and jazz-funk. Discovered by John Schroeder, their 1972 debut charted in the U.S. Known for hits like "Bra" and "The Message," they've influenced hip-hop and partnered with Soul II Soul's Jazzie B. Reunited in 2013, Cymande continues to captivate audiences.

Typhoon

2 concerts

Born in a small town, this artist blends alternative rock with deep narrative storytelling. Notable for "Underground Complex No.1," known for exploring sins and human flaws.

Janelle Monáe

1 concert

Janelle Monáe, born in Kansas City, fuses soul, funk, new wave, and hip-hop. Known for theatrical, sci-fi sound in albums like "The ArchAndroid." Grammy-nominated for "Dirty Computer." Hits include "Tightrope," "Make Me Feel." Starred in "Moonlight," "Hidden Figures," and more. Collaborated with Grace Jones, Big Boi, and Sister Nancy.

John McLaughlin

1 concert