Nigerian-born and living in Ireland singer-songwriter, Caleb Kunle has been performing on the Irish music scene for quite some time. His mix of psychedelics with soul is smooth and you just want to hear more. Caleb Kunle who moved to Laois, Ireland as a young child is still getting used to his adopted country moving from Laos and its hustle and bustle to Ireland is a great change. He has been an artist to watch since 2020 and his music is a fusion of not only soul but jazz an

South London jazz saxophonist, Chelsea Carmichael is part of a group of jazz musicians who have shaken up the jazz world. She plays and tours with Theon Cross, Joe Armon-Jones, and many others. She studied at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, and after graduation in 2016 was quickly accepted into the London jazz scene. She has her own projects as well as her quartet and performs frequently around London and beyond. Her sexy sax solos are awe-inspiring and she is

The groovy soulful sounds of this San Francisco band had me thinking of bands such as SoulAlive and 60's psychedelic bands. Their sound is funky and you just can't help but groove to the music. The band consists of guitarist Ian McDonald, bassist Myles O'Mahony, saxophonist Alex Baky, trumpeter Ryan Scott, drummer Austin Bohlman, and vocalist, keyboardist Kelly Finnigan. Originally the band started out as an instrumental band but that quickly changed. Some of the band members

Brazilian singer-songwriter, Bruna Mendez started her career as a lyricist but decided to express her songs herself. Born in the city of Goiânia, Brazil she weaves elements of funk, RnB, Electronica, and more. She is self-taught and has been a part of several bands there in Brazil. She's only been on the music scene for a short time but has been creating quite a stir with her brand of music. Her journey began in 2008 after writing lyrics for several artists she felt she need

Every so often you come across an artist whose music you fall in love with. Such is the case with jazz pianist, Jonny Liebeck from London, U.K. He captured my attention when I saw he had tracks on the dance music label, Traxsource. I researched more about this talented pianist and loved his compositions. He has been written about, especially in Latino music blogs or online magazines such as Latino Life. His mix of jazz with Latin/funk and soul has won audiences around the wor

I stumbled upon this sexy singer-songwriter and when I heard his latest song, Secret I had to stop the presses! It is sexy and oh so smooth. Reminds me of Marvin Gaye's song, I Want You, or even D'Angelo's song, How Does It Feel. Sexy songs like that you don't ever forget. Jerome Thomas from London, U.K. is one to watch. These days many artists do not want to be put into any one category of music. They prefer to be genre-bending and mix different sounds to create their own sp

At first listen I thought I was back in the disco era. This fun band has played with Daft Punk and they are so fun. Parcels from New South Wales, Australia are a five-piece band that makes the kind of music that you just have to get up and dance to. Their music can be described as nu-disco with elements of funk and soul. The band is composed of keyboardist, Louie Swain, guitarist/keyboardist, Patrick Hetherton, bassist, Noah Hill, drummer, Anatole "Toto" Serret, and guitarist

It's not often when an artist just blows me away with their talent but Marc Rebillet did just that. A good friend of mine who has produced tracks in the past told me to check out this super-talented artist. He is incredible because he makes beats and sounds on the fly without having practiced or even planned it. Marc Rebillet from Dallas, Texas isn't your typical musician. He did start out at age 4 playing piano and is classically trained musically. He uses a loop machine, ke

Canadian indie jazz band from Montreal, The Liquor Store is making a name for itself on the jazz circuit. The band consists of seven members who are truly amazing musicians. They have been playing many of the jazz festivals around Canada. The band's infectious sounds and energy make you want to move. Their music is a mix of R&B, Electronica, funk with some hip-hop thrown in for good measure. They have been together since 2011 when a couple of accomplished jazz musicians got t

Who doesn't like to dance especially when you hear this duo's songs. Jungle is a British Electronic music project by producers Josh Lloyd Watson and Tom McFarland. Their music fuses funk and soul and the beats are fierce. I couldn't stop dancing to their latest song, Talk About It. This duo has been rocking the dance floors all around the world. The duo has known each other since they were kids and lived next door to each other in London. They also went to school together an

The drums are one of the most important instruments in a band. Especially in jazz where the drummer other than the pianist is front and center in keeping the complex beat. This exciting jazz drummer, Nate Smith can take something in 3 that modulates to 12/8 amazing complex beats that make you want to learn the drums. Born in Chesapeake, Virginia this exciting drummer started playing by age 11 but it was not jazz he was playing but rather rock and funk music. He credits his fa

Nubiyan Twist is a multi-genre jazz band from Leeds, England, and is based in London. They are not afraid to explore sounds from different parts of the world. Their leader and founder Tom Excell will tell you his band is never boring and is not strictly jazz. Tom Excell is classically trained on guitar and as anyone knows being classically trained is strict and no stepping outside of its rudimentary notes. It's probably one of the reasons why he decided to experiment. He met

Today's artists seem to have a deep appreciation for those that came before them. Especially these young artists coming from England and Italy. This singer-songwriter and guitarist reminds me of singer Jamiroquai in his mix of styles with a jazz vibe. Oscar Jerome is an artist to watch and so many are paying attention to this Norwich-born and London-based singer-songwriter/guitarist. He studied at the same music conservatory(Trinity Laban) as legendary afro-beat saxophonist a

Jazz music is forever evolving and the jazz scenes that are happening in several parts of the world have jazz artists creating new styles and sounds while still staying true to their traditions. Jazz saxophonist and singer, Quinn Oulton has been making the rounds on the jazz scene, especially in his native London. He is also a multi-instrumentalist and a recent graduate of the Royal Academy of Music. He has been playing the saxophone since age 8 and grew up listening to not o

I first heard of this talented keyboardist from jazz artist Yussef Dayes and I've checked out his music and it has a real soulful groove. Kamaal Williams born Henry Wu from Peckham, U.K. is a multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and producer. He has always been artistic in one way or another. As a kid, he took an interest in Chinese calligraphy and later through his parent's graphic designs became interested in street graffiti. His love of music happened while in primary school and he

This jazz ensemble has a very interesting vibe. They actually refer to themselves as a spiritual jazz group. Jazz ensemble Menagerie out of Melbourne, Australia has been making the type of jazz music that you can meditate to. They are the brainchild of producer/DJ songwriter, Lance Ferguson. The group features some of the best musicians from Australia and the groove is similar to what we are hearing in jazz today. Mixing afro-beats, funk, soul, and free jazz movements, its s

This week on our jazz cafe feature I wanted to do something a little different. I wanted to feature this super jazz trio and their album, Trio Grande. Each of the members of this supergroup is sought-after jazz musicians but together they are something else. All of the members are band leaders and between them have more than 50 years of playing and composing experience. Will Vinson is a British alto and soprano saxophonist who relocated to our hometown of New York City from L

This talented bass player is a founding member of the jazz/funk group, Naughty Professor. A band that has released 3 albums and formed in 2010. He originates from Vermont and at the age of 12 started playing bass guitar. At 19 he decided to move to New Orleans and there he truly established himself in playing with the best. He studied jazz formally at both the University of New Orleans and Loyola University. He has studied with many legends of jazz and for the past several

France is putting itself on the map once again with the explosion of artists that are mixing hip-hop with electronica, bossa nova, and more. French singer-songwriter, rapper, Ichon has been making moves for quite some time. He has collaborated with several French rappers from Hamsa and Myth Syzer to fashion designers and visual artists. He decided it was time to fully concentrate on his journey to feel passion again. Ichon, real name Yann Wilfred-Bella Ola released his mixtap

Nothing catches my attention more than hearing an artist whose music sounds like or reminds me of Parliament-Funkadelic in sound. His band Laneous and the Family Yah have been around for years. He originates from Brisbane, Australia, and has released several albums down under. Many have had a hard time putting his music into a certain music genre but upon listening to it we can safely say it's Funk pure and simple. The leader of this fascinating band is Lachlan Mitchell a sel