Contemporary Artists

Artist Profile: Composer and Bandleader Maria Schneider
A profile of composer and bandleader Maria Schneider.

Artist Profile: Trumpeter Arve Henriksen
A profile of Norwegian trumpeter Arve Henriksen, one of a long line of trumpet players for whom sound is their main focus.

Artist Profile: Trumpeter Cuong Vu
A profile of trumpeter and composer Cuong Vu, who makes extensive use of electronics and screeching and wailing trumpet effects.

Artist Profile: Bassist and Vocalist Esperanza Spalding
A profile of Esperanza Spalding, bassist and vocalist who won the 2010 Grammy for Best New Artist, the first jazz musician to win the award.

Artist Profile: Vocalist Diana Krall
Profile of vocalist Diana Krall.

Artist Profile: Trumpeter Randy Sandke
Profile of trumpeter Randy Sandke.

Band Profile: SFJAZZ Collective
Profile of the jazz group SFJAZZ Collective.

Michael Bublé - Vocalist
Artist profile of swing singer Michael Bublé. Read vocalist Michael Bublé's biography and discography.

Artist Profile: Jazz Singer Al Jarreau
A biography of jazz singer Al Jarreau, whose style draws from his jazz and pop music sensibilities.