Artist/Group  Jackson, Javon Contact Address  PO Box 3951 City  New York State  NY Zip  10185 Country  US Daytime Phone  212 631-3595 Instruments  Saxophone Artist/Group  Jackson, Javon Contact  Javon Jackson Address  PO Box 3951 City  New York State  NY Zip  10185 Country  US Daytime Phone  212 631-3595 Email  J251Sax@aol.com Description  Clinics, masterclasses, workshops and performances with elemtary thru college level musicians. Instruments  Saxophone Artist/Group  Jackson, Ron Contact  Ron Jackson Address City State  NY Zip Country  USA Daytime Phone  718-768-7736 Evening Phone  718-768-7736 Fax  718-768-6386 Email  roninicki@earthlink.net URL  ronjacksonmusic.com Description  To say Ron Jackson is well traveled would be an understatement. He has performed and recorded in over 20 countries as a bandleader and ensemble performer, and is well established in the international jazz scene. He currently has three CDs out under his own name: "A Guitar Thing" and "Thinking of You" on Muse Records and "Concrete Jungle", an album co-led with bassist Nicki Parrot, on Airmen Records. Ron also has a new trio CD due out soon featuring Joris Teepe on bass and Joris Dudli on drums. Winner of the first annual 1996 Heritage Guitars International Jazz Guitar Competition, his recordings have featured prominent sidemen like pianists Benny Green, Lafayette Harris and Darryl Grant, bassists Lonnie Plaxico and Essiet Essiet and drummers Cecil Brooks III, Dion Parson and Yoron Israel. His working unit has included drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith and pianist Mulgrew Miller, among others. He also performed, played and recorded with greats such as Jimmy Mcgriff, Sandra Reeves Phillips, James Spaulding, The Boys Choir of Harlem, Mor Thaim, Irene Reid, Hal Singer, TK Blue, Sarah Dash, Gene Anthony Ray, Cecil Brooks III, Melvin Rhyne, Oliver Lake, Jaki Byard, the Mingus Guitar Tribute Band, Jimmy Cobb, John Hicks, Winard Harper, Cissy Houston, Ralph Peterson, Russell Malone, Larry Coryell, Jack Wilkins, Don Braden, Craig Handy, David Krakauer, Klezmer Madness, The Metro Mass Choir, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Bernard Purdie, Hank Jones, Gary Bartz, Ron Blake, Little Anthony and The Imperials, Mulgrew Miller, Winard Harper, Marvin "Smitty " Smith, Kenny Drew Jr., Olatunji, Randy Weston, Gwen Guthrie, Rufus Reid, Akira Tana and Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers. He has also performed with the Mingus Guitar Tribute Band at Lincoln Center, the Fez and the Iridium jazz clubs in New York City. Instruments  Guitar Artist/Group  Jacobs, Fred Contact  Fred Jacobs Address  56 Edelweiss Drive City  Woodridge State  NY Zip  12789 Country  USA Daytime Phone  845-434-6912 Evening Phone  845-434-6912 Fax  same Email  fredejazz@aol.com URL  www.freddiejacobs.com Description  While a student at MIT, Fred played in the stage band directed by Herb Pomeroy. He studied w Carmine Caruso, Eddie Daniels... & played in the bands of Lionel Hampton, Buddy Rich, Eddie Palmieri, Jimmy McGriff, Sam Jones/Tom Harrell... He has a CD out called TIME CHANGE, on M/Art Music. Fred is interested in concert/clinic/ workshops in improv & jazz harmony. Instruments  Piano Trumpet Artist/Group  Jacobson Eric Contact  Eric Jacobson Address  2116 N 107th City  Milwaukee State  WI Zip  53226 Country  USA Daytime Phone  414-259-0549 Email  Ericsjacobson@aol.com URL  Ericsjacobson.com Description  Eric Jacobson is a professional trumpet player, clinician, composer and private instructor residing in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Eric is one of the most prominent jazz trumpet players in the Milwaukee area. His approach to jazz is fresh and modern, yet stays within the jazz traditions of greats like Chet Baker and Freddie Hubbard. Eric has performed all over the country and in two major European jazz festivals (North Sea, Montreux). He has been fortunate to experience performances and lessons with jazz legends such as: Maynard Ferguson, Slide Hampton, Brian Lynch, Mark Witfield, Jim Rotondi, Tim Hagans, and Wynton Marsalis. Eric Jacobson is a busy music educator, formally Chairman of the Woodwind and Brass Department and Jazz Faculty of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music in Milwaukee. Eric is now in his third year at Wauwatosa West and Brookfield Central High Schools teaching the Jazz Ensemble's and assisting the Wauwatosa West Marching Band. Instruments  Trumpet Artist/Group  Jacoby, Adrienne Contact Address  4669 Memory Lane City  Redding State  CA Zip  96001 Country  USA Description  After a very successful career as a jazz vocalist, Adrienne Jacoby began an equally productive teaching career. She is known and loved for her consistently excellent award-winning middle school jazz and show choirs. She has been a great inspiration to countless jazz students as they went on to greater musical accomplishments, making her one of the most influential music educators in Northern California. (Written by David Short M.D. R.A.V.E.S. President) Instruments  Bass Trombone Voice Saxophone Artist/Group  James Uhart Trio Contact  James Uhart Address  28-41 46th St City  Astoria State  NY Zip  11103 Country  United States Email  contact@jtrio.com URL  www.jtrio.com Description  The James Uhart Trio came together in 2001 and is based in NYC. Over the past three years, three recordings and numerous performances around the East Coast, they've created an incredibly original and fresh folk/jazz concept, using the traditional acoustic jazz instrumentation. Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  Jankeje, Jan Contact  Jan Jankeje Address  Entengasse 10 City  Weinsberg State Zip  74189 Country  Germany Daytime Phone  07134-902 460 Email  jan@jankeje.de URL  www.jankeje.de Description  Bassplayer, Musiker, Komponist Instruments  Bass Strings Artist/Group  Janzon, Tomas Contact  Tomas Janzon Address  P.O. Box 1045 City  Los Angeles State  CA Zip  90078 Country  USA Daytime Phone  323-993-5709 Evening Phone  323-309-6555 Email  tomas@tomasjanzon.com URL  www.tomasjanzon.com Description  Tomas Janzon has been performing, recording, composing, teaching and studying in Los Angeles since 1991. Besides his degree from The Royal Academy in Stockholm (Kungl. Musikhögskolan) he also has a Master degree in classical guitar from USC Thornton School of Music. His new release, X-Changes, has been positively reviewed both in the US and in Sweden. For reviews, articles from Down Beat and Guitar Player, residency at Selkirk College, photos from festivals etc. Please go to web-site www.tomasjanzon.com Instruments  Guitar Artist/Group  Jarvis, Jeff Contact  Jeff Jarvis Address  20 Bellingham Drive City  Williamsville State  NY Zip  14221 Country  USA Daytime Phone  716-998-6130 Email  jjarvis@kendormusic.com URL  jeffjarvis.org Description  Jeff Jarvis has distinguished himself as a multi-faceted music industry professional. His solo recordings as a jazz trumpeter have placed high on national air play charts and have won him critical acclaim. He is frequently commissioned to compose for various school, military and professional musical groups. Jeff maintains an ambitious international itinerary as an honors band conductor and Yamaha trumpet artist. He is a past Vice-President of the International Association for Jazz Education, serves as Music Director of the Central New York Jazz Orchestra, is on the adjunct faculty at University of the Arts in Philadelphia, is a contributing editor for The Instrumentalist magazine, and is CEO of Kendor Music, Inc., the first company to publish jazz for student musicians. Instruments  Trumpet Artist/Group  Jason Brown and Brothers By Fire Contact  Margie at Dream Makers Entertainment Address  PO Box 6077 City  Chula Vista State  CA Zip  91909 Country  USA Daytime Phone  619-216-5335 Evening Phone  619-216-5335 Fax  619-656-2555 Email  margie@dreammakersentertainment.com URL  www.dreammakersentertainment.com Description  A fantastic five piece jazz band with a little R&B flavor consisting of drums, percussions, keyboards, alto/soprano sax, bass guitar and vocals. Week-end gigs perferred during school season. Instruments  Drums Guitar Piano Voice Saxophone Artist/Group  Javors, Keith Contact  Dr. Keith Javors Address  8335 Freedom Crossing Tr., #3207 City  Jacksonville State  FL Zip  32256 Country  USA Daytime Phone  904-620-2961 Evening Phone  904-538-9232 Email  javors@javors.com URL  www.javors.com Description  Jazz pianist/composer/educator Dr. Keith Javors, currently on jazz faculty at the University of North Florida, is available for performances, clinics/masterclasses, and adjudication, appearing both individually or as a leader of the Keith Javors Quartet or the University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble I. For more information, please visit www.javors.com or www.unfjazzensemble.com. Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  Jazz folder Contact Address  Thailand City  bangkok State Zip  662 Country  Thailand Daytime Phone  661-6960068 Email  dear_jazzrock@yahoo.com Instruments  Guitar Artist/Group  Jazz For PeaceT featuring Rick DellaRatta Contact  Debra Cerritelli - Jazz For PeaceT Event Co-Ordinator Address  Jazz For PeaceT featuring Rick DellaRatta 400 W43rd st Suite 21-L NY NY 10036 City  New York State  NY Zip  10036 Country  US Daytime Phone  212-947-1104 Email  info@jazzforpeace.org URL  www.jazzforpeace.org Description  On September 25, 2002, Jazz Pianist & Vocalist Rick DellaRatta was invited to lead a band consisting of: 'Israeli, Middle Eastern, European, Asian & American' Jazz musicians in a concert inside the United Nations, for an international audience. Rick named this band, "Jazz For PeaceT" Jazz For PeaceT is people helping people, advance to their highest potential. From promoting the use of Jazz as a universal language; to spreading peace through our "Jazz For PeaceT Concerts" worldwide. We are joining forces with multicultural musicians to spread peace, through the art of Jazz; and entering regions that are politically controversial. "......when we fill our souls up with creativity, artistry and intelligence, things of that nature, we have a better shot at avoiding the behavior that leads to destruction." Rick DellaRatta - Founder, Jazz for Peace Instruments  Bass Drums Guitar Percussion Piano Strings Trombone Trumpet Voice Saxophone Vibraphone Flute Clarinet Artist/Group  Jazz Orchestra of the Delta Contact  Jack Cooper Address  7331 Appling Ridge Drive City  Memphis State  TN Zip  38018 Country  USA Daytime Phone  901-678-2547 Evening Phone  901-266-3979 Fax  901-678-3096 Email  jcooper1@memphis.edu Description  Based in Memphis, the Jazz Orchestra of the Delta is a 17-piece big band developed by Jack Cooper in December of 1998. The group contains some of the best professional jazz and studio instrumentalists in the mid-south region of the United States. The music played by the group includes contemporary jazz orchestra compositions and arrangements written by Jack Cooper. Other writers contained within the group are creating works for the band that will be included in the repertoire. In addition, the group utilizes the outstanding vocal talent of Sandra Dudley. Instruments  Bass Drums Guitar Percussion Piano Strings Trombone Trumpet Saxophone Vibraphone Flute Clarinet Artist/Group  Jazz String Quintet Contact  James Rocco Gailloreto Address  4833 N. Kildare City  Chicago State  IL Zip  60630 Country  USA Daytime Phone  773-794-0348 Fax  773-794-9980 Email  gailloreto@earthlink.net URL  gailloreto.com Description  The collaboration between the Revolution Ensemble String Quartet and James Gailloreto celebrates jazz and classical music. Both jazz aficionado and symphony subscriber will appreciate the musical experience created by the Jazz~String Quintet Instruments  Strings Saxophone Artist/Group  Jazzbreaker Contact  Jivko Petroff Address  W.Gladston 11 City  Sofia State Zip  1000 Country  Bulgaria Daytime Phone  +359/88831381 Evening Phone  +359/88831381 Email  batman@otel.net Instruments  Bass Drums Guitar Percussion Piano Saxophone Artist/Group  JazzKids Contact  Willie Myette Address  21 Exeter St City  Providence State  RI Zip  02906 Country  US Daytime Phone  401-331-0000 Evening Phone  401-439-9730 Fax  401-383-0079 Email  email@jazzkids.com URL  www.jazzkids.com Description  JazzKids publishes books and CDs that teach students as young as six how to play jazz. Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  Jensen, Brent Contact  Brent Jensen Address  College of Southern Idaho P.O. Box 1238 City  Twin Falls State  ID Zip  83303-1238 Country  USA Daytime Phone  208-732-6765 Evening Phone  208-737-0619 Fax  208-736-3015 Email  bjensen@csi.edu URL  www.brentjensenjazz.com Description  Alto saxophonist Brent Jensen's most recent CDs "The Sound of a Dry Martini" & "Stay Cool" (www.originarts.com) have received national jazz radio airplay. "Dry Martini" made JazzWeek's (www.jazzweek.com) Top 100 jazz releases for 2002 and "Stay Cool" was selected by "Jazz After Hours" host Jim Wilke (www.jazzafterhours.org) as one of his "Favorite Jazz CDs of 2002". Jensen is the Director of Jazz Studies at the College of Southern Idaho (Twin Falls, ID) and artistic director of the "Jazz Saturdays" workshop series in Boise, ID. Instruments  Saxophone Artist/Group  Jim Butler Group Contact  James Butler Address  PSC 78 Box 1976 City  APO State  AP Zip  96326 Country  Japan Daytime Phone  011-8131175x72274 Evening Phone  011-8131175x72274 Email  jjbutler@yta.attmil.ne.jp URL  interjazz.com/jimbutler Description  This vibrant jazz quartet, led by saxophonist Jim Butler, plays driving originals and standards. Currently located in Tokyo. Instruments  Bass Percussion Piano Saxophone Artist/Group  Johannes, Shaun Contact  Shaun Johannes Address  54 Mahogany Crescent Loevenstein Bellville City  Cape Town State Zip  7530 Country  South Africa Daytime Phone  +27 21 913 7711 Evening Phone  +27 83 362 8204 Email  shaunjoh18@mailbox.co.za Description  20-year old B Mus Jazz Studies(Performance) student at the South African College of Music at the foot of the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Current member of the UCT Big Band, UCT Latin Tentet, DA Band and various others. Well-known session musician playing any style of music with jazz as a preference. Instruments  Bass Piano Voice Artist/Group  JOHN ELLINGTON BLAIR Contact  JOHN BLAIR Address  BOX 25, RADIO CITY STATION City  NEW YORK State  N.Y. Zip  10019 Country  USA Daytime Phone  212-642-5889 Evening Phone  212-642-5889 Email  VITARBLAIR@HOTMAIL.COM URL  WWW.VITARMASTER.COM Description  THE WORLD'S GREATEST LIVING ELECTRIC VIOLINIST/PRODUCER/SINGER...........PRODUCER OF 'THE MASTER CREED' CD WWW.VITARMASTER.COM Instruments  Strings Artist/Group  John Hondorp Trio Contact  John Hondorp Address  Getfertsingel 170 City  Enschede State Zip  7513 GE Country  Netherlands Daytime Phone  +31.534308653 Email  johnhondorp@home.nl URL  www.johnhondorp.com Description  Official Website of Hammond Organist John Hondorp. PRofessor for Hammond Organ at the jazz department of the Enschede Conservatory, Enschede, the Netherlands Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  John Romey Trio Contact Address City  Brooklyn State  NY Zip  11218 Country  USA Daytime Phone  4437996349 Email  beingbecoming@johnromey.com URL  www.johnromey.com Description  Eclectic and emotional Double Bassist. Jazz, Classical, Avant and more Instruments  Bass Artist/Group  Johnson Jr, William Contact  William Johnson Jr. Address  146 Mitchell Ave City  East Meadow State  NY Zip  11554 Country  United States Daytime Phone  516 859-3810 Evening Phone  516 859-3810 Instruments  Drums Voice Artist/Group  Johnson, Ellen Contact  Ellen Johnson Address  PO Box 8484 City  Long Beach State  CA Zip  90808 Country  USA Daytime Phone  5623770971 Evening Phone  5623770971 Email  vocalvisions@aol.com URL  www.vocalvisions.net Description  Ellen Johnson has been described by JazzTimes Magazine as "an ambitious singer with impressive sass and class." With two critically acclaimed CD's "Chinchilla Serenade" and "Too Good To Title" she has performed, recorded and studied with many exceptional musicians including Charles McPherson, Louie Bellson, Bobby McFerrin, John Clayton, Ron McCurdy, and Kim Richmond. Her amazing range and imaginative vocal style has been heard at concerts, festivals, colleges, and venues all over the world. With two new CD's on the way, one to be recorded in Brazil, Ellen makes time to serve as President of the Jazz Vocal Coalition (JZVOC). Ellen is also a song writer and lyricist, pianist, and educator receiving her Master's Degree from San Diego State University. She resides in the LA area and can be contacted at www.vocalvisions.net. Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  Johnson, Hank Trio Contact  Stuart H. Tresser Address  90 East 46th Street City  Brooklyn State  NY Zip  11203-1815 Country  USA Daytime Phone  718-756-1933 Evening Phone  718-756-1933 Fax  718-756-3000 24 Hours - Anytime Email  jazzbonerecords@altavista.com URL  www.jazzbonerecords.com Description  Stuart H. Tresser, jazz pianist & composer, established a web page where vocalists, musicians, and producers can peruse original music written by Stuart H. Tresser. Born on 7/14/49 in the Bushwick section in Brooklyn, New York. Started piano lessons at 3 years old with Mrs. Klein (1st piano teacher). Has AAS Degree from New York City Community College and BFA from New York Institute of Technology in Communication Arts. Promotes jazz, produces concerts. Other information available on request. Instruments  Piano  Artist/Group  Johnson/Yolonda Contact  Mr. P A Address  5740 Glengate City  Cincinnati State  oh Zip  45212 Country  usa Daytime Phone  513-293-2669 Email  golddybronz@yahoo.com Description  Vocal artist with the Chaka Khan, Mariah Carey style. Demo created Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  Jorgensen, Matt Contact  Matt Jorgensen Address  15539 8th Ave NE City  Shoreline State  WA Zip  98155 Country  USA Daytime Phone  206-219-3649 Fax  206-774-6781 Email  matt@originarts.net URL  www.mattjorgensen.com Description  Drummer Matt Jorgensen first appeared on the scene with The Road Begins Here, a moody and introspective work that showed him tackle his own atmospheric arrangements as well as covers ranging as far out of the jazz field as Led Zeppelin. Released in 2001, the album marked his introduction to the jazz world. Teaming with backing group 451, Jorgensen came back the following year with the equally adventurous Quiet Silence. Covering groups like Radiohead and the Beatles, it was another success for the Northwest jazz fixture. Instruments  Drums