Artist/Group  KAHN, GEORGE Contact  George Kahn Address  11300 Rudman Drive City  Culver City State  CA Zip  90230 Country  USA Daytime Phone  310-315-8600 Fax  310-31508657 Email  george@playingrecords.com URL  www.georgekahn.com Description  Clinic: The Art of Comping. This clinic focuses on the rhythm section (piano, bass, and drums) and the fine art of staying out the way of the soloist be it vocalist or lead instrumentalist. Instruments  Piano  Artist/Group  Kalmanovitch, Tanya Contact  Tanya Kalmanovitch Address  500 East 63 Street, 17H City  New York State  NY Zip  10021 Country  USA Daytime Phone  212-319-5081 Email  tanya@tanyakalmanovitch.com URL  www.tanyakalmanovitch.com Description  Tanya Kalmanovitch is an innovator on the the viola, bringing its rich, malleable tone into the realm of contemporary jazz. She has collaborated with Myra Melford, Andy Laster, and Ernst Reijseger, and leads the quartet "Hut Five" with Ronan Guilfoyle, Rick Peckham and Owen Howard. She played a leading role in developing the historic exchange program between the Brhaddhvani Institute in Chennai, India and the Jazz and Contemporary Music Program at New School University that performed to enthusiastic audiences at the 2004 IAJE conference in New York. Kalmanovitch is a founding member of the IAJE String Caucus, and advocates extensively for strings in jazz and improvised music. Instruments  Strings  Artist/Group  Kane, David Contact  David Kane Address  707 Snider Lane City  Silver Spring State  Md Zip  20905 Country  USA Daytime Phone  301 879 0654 Fax  240 371 2348 Email  topbanana@davidkanemusic.com URL  davidkanemusic.com Description  David Kane is an experienced composer and pianist. He has been active as a jazz musician with four CDs under his own name to date (2004). He also works extensively as a classical pianist and has written over 100 scores for TV and film. Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  Kaplan, Ron Contact  Kapland Records Address  P.O. Box 742 City  Aptos State  CA Zip  95001 Country  USA Daytime Phone  831-687-0278 Evening Phone  831-687-0278 Fax  831-685-2609 Email  kaplandisc@aol.com URL  www.ronkaplan.com Description  Ron Kaplan's vocal style is reminiscent of the great jazz singers of the 1950's. Critics note his phrasing, tone, diction, laid back poise and ability to swing. JazzTimes said "Kaplan phrases with sophisticated ease at any tempo." RK is available to perform as a solo artist with any rhythm section or with his ensemble. Current recordings are: High Standards, Lounging Around, Dedicated, Jazz Ambassadors and Saloon. Jazz Improv says "Ron Kaplan has impeccable taste." and "...the heart and soul of a mature vocalist and leader." Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  Katsenelenbogen, Eyran Contact  Eyran Katsenelenbogen Address  765 Tremont St. # 2 City  Boston State  MA Zip  02118 Country  USA Email  eyran@eyran.com URL  www.eyran.com Description  Jazz and Improvisation Solo Piano. Faculty at New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, MA. B.M. (NEC), Pi Kappa Lambda, four consecutive National Dean's List awards; studies with Aida Barenboim, Menachem Wizenberg, Ran Blake, Paul Bley, Fred Hersch; coached by Danilo Perez, George Russell, Jimmy Heath, Gunther Schuller; solo recitals at University of Hertfordshire(U.K.), Habima(Tel-Aviv), Jordan Hall, and on WGBH, WERS, IBA Israel; solo recordings on Jazzis, Savage, and Eyran Records; recording endorsement by American Autism Research Institute; founder of Eyran Music Global Network (www.eyran.com) Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  Kaye, Sandra Contact  KK Productions Address  11450 Audelia Road Suite 205 City  Dallas State  TX Zip  75243-7392 Country  USA Daytime Phone  214-553-9627 Evening Phone  214-553-0242 Fax  214-553-9635 Email  MissSandraKaye@aol.com URL  hometown.aol.com/misssandrakaye/index.html Description  Sandra Kaye, a native Dallasite, is one of the finer voices in America today. Sandra's concerts at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters, the Caravan of Dreams, the Sammons Center for the Arts, the Mesquite Arts Center, the Al Lipscomb Appreciation Concert, and other venues have made Sandra Kaye well known in the Dallas Fort-Worth Metroplex. Sandra has traveled extensively to perform at the Bahamian Embassy in Washington CD and the Crowning of the Fiesta Bowl Queen in Phoenix, Arizona. Sandra's performances in overseas venues include the Jamboree in Barcelona, Spain and the QBar in Istanbul, Turkey. Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  Keepers of the Spirit Contact  Brian Lillos Address  58 maidstone crescent City  Brampton State  ON Zip  L6S 2Z5 Country  Canada Daytime Phone  416-675-6622 x3532 Evening Phone  905-790-6596 Fax  416-252-8841 Email  brian.lillos@humber.ca Description  Be-bop quintet in the Clifford Brown Tradition Instruments  Bass Drums Piano Trumpet Saxophone Artist/Group  Kelly, Geordie Contact Address  528 Foxgate Quarter City  Chesapeake State  VA Zip  23322 Country  USA Email  jazzguitar33@yahoo.com URL  heritageguitar.com/artists/ Description  Guitar and Jazz Improvisation Instructor at the Armed Forces School of Music Instruments  Guitar Artist/Group  Kelly, Geordie F.O. Contact  Geordie F.O. Kelly Address  528 Foxgate Quarter City  Chesapeake State  VA Zip  23322 Country  USA Email  geordie@geordiekelly.com URL  www.geordiekelly.com Description  Jazz Guitar lessons, clinics, concerts Instruments  Guitar Artist/Group  Kelly, Lisa/ Scott, JB Contact  Lisa Kelly or JB Scott Address  1117 Celebrant Drive City  Jacksonville State  FL Zip  32225 Country  USA Daytime Phone  (904) 703-8687 Evening Phone  (904) 655-3246 Fax  (904) 221-2744 Email  kellyscottmusic@bellsouth.net URL  kellyscottmusic.com Description  Vocalist Lisa Kelly and trumpeter JB Scott are much sought after jazz artist/clinicians and adjudicators. They clinic and perform with high school, college and professional level jazz ensembles and with their own small group. Clinics include demonstrations and discussions in the vocal/trumpet jazz styles, similarities in vocal/trumpet approach, importance of education, the business of music and music as a career, how to introduce a vocalist into a band program, and others. Scott is frequently asked to clinic a jazz big band preparing for contests, festivals. Instruments  Trumpet Voice Artist/Group  Kelly, Mike Contact  Mike Kelly Address  2465 Highbrooke Trail City  Duluth State  GA Zip  30097 Country  USA Daytime Phone  770-476-9488 Evening Phone  770-476-9488 Fax  770-476-3669 Email  kellystables@charter.net URL  www.mikekellyjazzguitar.com Description  straight-ahead jazz guitarist Instruments  Guitar Artist/Group  Kendall, Paul Contact  Paul Kendall Address  107 Wright Avenue City  Deer Park State  NY Zip  11729 Country  USA Daytime Phone  631-243-0814 Evening Phone  631-243-0814 Email  kendalljazz@yahoo.com URL  www.kendalljazz.com Description  Jazz saxophonist Paul Kendall leads his mainstream jazz quartets and trios throughout the New York area. His group is available for concerts and events. Please view Mr. Kendall's website which has his CDs, reviews, and soundbites. Instruments  Bass Drums Percussion Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Artist/Group  Kiatta, Hydeus Contact  Hydeus Kiatta Address  PO Box 480239 City  Los Angeles State  CA Zip  90048 Country  USA Daytime Phone  323-856-2299 Evening Phone  323-856-2299 Fax  323-856-2299 Email  artist@hydeuskiatta.com URL  www.hydeuskiatta.com Description  Vocal Workshops discussing various aspects of Performance and Recording technique and culture. Learning the language of Musicians-Becoming a Musician not just a singer. Developing your own unique vision and style, Developing confidence on stage Songwriting Workshops Music Career Development Workshops Instruments  Piano Voice Artist/Group  Kiatta, Hydeus Contact  Hydeus Kiatta Address  P.O. Box 480239 City  Los Angeles State  CA Zip  90048 Country  USA Daytime Phone  415-533-1870 Fax  323-856-2299 Email  artist@hydeuskiatta.com URL  www.hydeuskiatta.com Description  Vocal led ensemble featuring both original compostions and unique arrangements of jazz standards. Vocalist Hydeus Kiatta is currently a graduate student at USC in Jazz Studies with an emphasis on Voice, Piano and Composition. Instruments  Bass Drums Guitar Percussion Piano Voice Artist/Group  Kilmer, Matt Contact  Matt Kilmer Address  99 Ocean Ave City  Brooklyn NY State  NY Zip  11225 Country  USA Email  mvkilmer@hotmail.com URL  www.mattkilmer.com Description  Matt has shared the stage with artists such as Lauryn Hill, master udist Simon Shaheen, Jamey Haddad, saxist Matt Dariau's Paradox trio (which includes guitarist Brad Shepik, and cellist Rufus Cappadocia), bansuri master Steve Gorn, guitarist David Nichtern, basist Mark Egan, cellist Eugene Freisen, harmonica player Howard Levy, guitarist/singer Leni Stern, vibraphonist David Friedman, pianist Leo Blanco, among others. His recent work with electronic music has shown another aspect to his musicianship. Instruments  Drums Percussion Artist/Group  Kilson, Billy Contact  Billy Kilson Address City  Nashville State  TN Zip  37212 Country  USA Daytime Phone  615-373-3143 Evening Phone  615-373-3143 Fax  615-373-0318 Email  management@billykilson.com URL  www.billykilson.com Description  Billy has traveled all over the world with artists such as The Dave Holland Quintet, Chris Botti, Bob James and many others. He also has his own band, BK Groove. He frequently conducts clinics and gives private instruction. Instruments  Drums Artist/Group  King, Jackie Contact  Teri Harllee Address  38 Miller Avenue #254 City  Mill Valley State  CA Zip  94941 Country  USA Daytime Phone  (415) 860-3957 Evening Phone  (415) 860-3957 Email  Teri@JackieKing.com URL  www.JackieKing.com Description  Jazz guitarist Jackie King has toured with artists as diverse as Chet Baker, Willie Nelson, and the Boston Pops-Orchestra. He's taught classes/clinics at Musician's Institute, Berklee School of Music, University of the Arts, etc. Operated Southwest Guitar Conservatory; holds an honorary master's from San Francisco State University. Articles/lessons published in Jazz Times, All About Jazz, and Just Jazz Guitar. King recently penned Getting Into Jazz Guitar, published in 2003 by Mel Bay Co. Co-wrote the title track to Willie Nelson's Grammy nominated Great Divide CD. Jackie's upcoming release - Star Dreams - features legendary pianist Marian McPartland and her trio. Instruments  Guitar Artist/Group  Kleiman, Carey Contact  Carey KLeiman Address  5722 S. Flamongo Rd #354 City  Cooper City State  FL Zip  33330 Country  USA Daytime Phone  954-436-1230 Evening Phone  954-610-5098 Fax  954-438-9068 Email  ckepi@att.net URL  www.ckentertainmentinc.com Description  Mr. Kleiman holds a BM & MM from the University of Miami School of Music. He also serves on the Music faculty of Broward Community College & Miami Dade College. Clinics are available with the CK Swing Band, woodwind doubling for the advanced musician, and seminars on music production & Business. Mr. Kleiman has appeared with Tony Bennet, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Woody Herman, Natalie Cole, and many other well known performers. He is also the president of CK Entertainment Inc., a South Florida based music production Company. Instruments  Saxophone Flute Clarinet Artist/Group  Knapp, Jim Contact  Jim Knapp Address  23631 77th Ave. S.W. City  Vashon State  WA Zip  98070 Country  USA Daytime Phone  202-463-3574 Evening Phone  202-463-3754 Email  jknapp@halcyon.com  Artist/Group  Kneebody Contact  Ben Wendel Address  1027 Euclid St. #B City  Santa Monica State  CA Zip  90403 Country  USA Email  kneebody@aol.com URL  www.Kneebody.com Description  KneeBody features former and present members of Ani DiFranco, Ravi Coltrane, David Murray, Steve Coleman, Adam Rudolph, and the Dakah Hip-Hop Orchestra. KneeBody is a creative jazz instrumental group composed of primarily graduates from the Eastman School of Music. The group has been touring and doing workshops throughout the U.S. for the last three years. Instruments  Bass Drums Guitar Percussion Piano Trumpet Saxophone Flute Artist/Group  Knutson, Mary Louise Contact  Mary Louise Knutson Address  Meridian Jazz P.O. Box 80667 City  Minneapolis State  MN Zip  55408 Country  USA Daytime Phone  612-728-5909 Evening Phone  612-728-5909 Fax  612-722-2615 Email  mlk@MaryLouiseKnutson.com URL  www.MaryLouiseKnutson.com Description  Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson, recently released her debut jazz trio CD, "Call Me When You Get There," which ranked in the Top 50 in the United States and Canada for eight consecutive weeks and earned her the "Best New Artist of the Year" award from KWJL in Palmdale, CA. Not only is Knutson one of the area's most sought-after pianists, she is an acclaimed composer, having won numerous awards, including two from Billboard magazine for her compositions "How Will I Know?" and "Meridian". Knutson also teaches jazz piano and improvisation at Carleton College. www.MaryLouiseKnutson.com Instruments  Piano  Artist/Group  Koko Harsoe Contact  Bali Jazz Forum Address  Jalan Imam Bonjol 467 City  Denpasar State  Bali Zip  80119 Country  Indonesia Daytime Phone  62-361-481906 Evening Phone  62-361-773524 Fax  62-361-481907 Email  ayip@matamera.com URL  www.balijazzforum.com Description  Koko began studying classical guitar when he was eight years old with Indonesian classical guitar master "Herman Marpaung". In 1995 koko graduated from ISI Yogyakarta (Indonesia Institute Of Art) as a musicology major. He has performed with many experienced musicians like; Indra lesmana, David Ades, and a jam session with Herbie Hancock in Bali Intercontinental hotel. Instruments  Guitar Voice  Artist/Group  Kolakowski, Mateusz Contact  Mateusz Kolakowski Address  ul.Pulaskiego 7 City  Bytom State Zip  41-902 Country  Poland Daytime Phone  +48 32 281 58 63 Evening Phone  +48 32 281 58 63 Email  mkolakowski@tlen.pl Description  Born in 1986.Plays modern jazz:solo,duo,trio... Achievments: -won several classical competitions -Recorded 2 CD's in USA:,,Triology-Presence"(Livingroom records) -Laureate of 4th prize of,,Jazz Heoiliaart Intern'l Belgium"(23rd contest,age limit 30.) -played on 7th Annual Vail Jazz Festival(Colorado,USA). -played in:Knitting Factory(N.Y),Jazz Bakery(L.A),Andy's(Chicago) -got a scholarship to attend Berklee's 2002-5-Week Summer Performance Program Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  Korb, Kristin Contact  Kristin Korb Address  CWU Music Department 400 East 8th Ave City  Ellensburg State  WA Zip  98926 Country  USA Daytime Phone  (509) 963-1426 Fax  (509) 963-1239 Email  kkorb@eudoramail.com URL  www.kristinkorb.com Description  As a bassist and vocalist, I have the unique position to be able to work with students in both the vocal and instrumental areas. My commitment to education is just as strong as my commitment to my music making. It is a thrill for me to share my passion for this music with students. Instruments  Bass Voice Artist/Group  Korb, Kristin Contact  Kristin Korb Address  PMB 181 1413 1/2 W Kenneth Rd City  Glendale State  CA Zip  91201 Country  USA Daytime Phone  818-388-7460 Evening Phone  818-244-5468 Email  kkorb@kristinkorb.com URL  www.kristinkorb.com Description  As a bassist and vocalist, I have the unique position to be able to work with students in both the vocal and instrumental areas. My commitment to education is just as strong as my commitment to my music making. It is a thrill for me to share my passion for this music with students. Instruments  Bass Voice Artist/Group  Korman, Cliff Contact  Almonds and Roses Music Address  74 Halsey Street Apt. 1 City  Brooklyn State  NY Zip  11216 Country  US Daytime Phone  718-783-5515 Fax  718-783-5515 Email  cliff@cliffkorman.com URL  www.cliffkorman.com Description  Internationally renowned artist/educator Cliff Korman runs workshops and courses in jazz piano, improvisation, and small group performance practice. He is a specialist in Brazilian music performance and history, and co-author of "Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section" (Sher Music). He has numerous CD's to his name, both as performer, arranger, and producer (recent production "Entre Amigos" [Chesky Records] features vocalist Rosa Passos and bassist Ron Carter). Trained with Kenny Barron, Ron Carter, and Roland Hanna, a Fulbright scholar, he is currently a DMA candidate at the Manhattan School of Music. Instruments  Piano Artist/Group  Korman, Cliff and Café Contact  Cantaloupe Music Productions, Inc. Address  157 West 79th Street City  New York State  NY Zip  10024 Country  USA Daytime Phone  212-724-2400 Evening Phone  212-724-2400 Fax  212-724-7957 Email  ellenaz@earthlink.net URL  www.cantaloupeproductions.com Description  . Two internationally renowned artists and educators, Cliff Korman (American jazz pianist) and Edson Aparecido DaSilva "Café" (Brazilian percussionist) offer a visiting master class that combines lecture/demonstration/performance . Topics include: rhythmic challenges of Brazilian music; phrasing/articulation/accent patterns for the non-Brazilian instrumentalist; key differences between American and Brazilian jazz improvisation; how to alter your phrasing to fit into the Brazilian rhythmic universe; "walking" Brazilian style; the range of the Brazilian jazz repertoire; many more insights, tips and tools to enable the American music student to understand and master the art of Brazilian jazz. . Brochure and complete bios available on request Instruments  Percussion Piano  Artist/Group  Kosins, Kathy Contact  Kathy Kosins Address  632 Oakland City  Birmingham State  MI Zip  48009 Country  usa Daytime Phone  248 6449099 Evening Phone  248 6449099 Fax  248 6449099 Email  kkosins@aol.com URL  www.kathykosins.com Description  I am an IAJE member, jazz educator, composer, and recording artist who makes guest appearences at colleges, high schools and universities, for rhe purpose of teaching one or more of my three master classes ( please see my website)and performing with the big band and/or facuty combo bands. I usually book six months to a year in advance and all of my past college appearences are posted on my website. Letters of recommendation upon request. Instruments  Voice Artist/Group  Krakatau Contact  agus setiawan basuni Address  Jl. Dharmawangsa XI / 5 Jakarta 12160 INDONESIA City  Jakarta State  DKI Jakarta Zip  12820 Country  Indonesia Daytime Phone  +62217224407 Evening Phone  +622172790973 Email  agus@wartajazz.net URL  www.krakatau.net Description  Distinctive sound of Krakatau music originates from ancient Gamelan tonal system called 'S'lendro', which is known in Karawitan traditional music of Sunda, Java, and Bali. Based on S'lendro tonal system, Krakatau adapts Western diatonic musical elements, which energized by modern feels of jazz, rock and pop in a form of fusion with various ethnic rhythms of Indonesian musical traditions. Through devotion, Krakatau constantly developing its basic traditional Karawitan Gamelan musical style to donates new genre of sound into World Music. Despite the distinctive frequency of particular tone that could sound peculiar to Western ears, the treasure of rhythmic expression is valuable language to communicate to global audiences. Further more, Krakatau is continuously adapting Western diatonic elements into its basic S'lendro tonal system. The uniqueness of Krakatau music is indescribable by any exotic line of words, the only way to find out is that, "One must see and hear the difference". Instruments  Bass Drums Percussion Piano Strings Voice Artist/Group  Kramer, Darren (DKO) Contact  Darren Kramer Address  2016 E. 97th Ave. City  Denver State  CO Zip  80229 Country  USA Daytime Phone  303-478-5302 Email  darren@darrenkramer.org URL  www.darrenkramer.org Description  DKO - The Darren Kramer Organization performs a modern mix of original funk, jazz and latin. This refreshing new music has been compared in quality to The Brecker Brothers and The Chick Corea Elektric Band. "Fresh, Innovative Funk" - Michael Brecker. "DKO is one of the most polished and exciting bands I have ever heard in this genre." - Randy Brecker. Experiencing DKO live is not only exciting and entertaining, it is an educational journey through the beauty and power of music. Instruments  Bass Drums Guitar Piano Trombone Trumpet Voice Saxophone Flute Artist/Group  Kurtis, Elektra / Ensemble Elektra Contact  Elektra Kurtis Address  711 Amsterdam Ave #4J City  New York State  NY Zip  10025 Country  US Daytime Phone  212-865-3542 Email  letaki@gowebway.com URL  www.elektrakurtis.com Description  Elektra Kurtis, a violinist and composer of Greek origin, founder and leader of her New Fusion group, Ensemble Elektra. Elektra has performed with such notable artists as Lester Bowie, Gerry Mulligan, Paquito d'Rivera, Lionel Hampton, Max Roach, Ray Barreto, Simon Shaheen and Israel "Cachao" Lopez. She has also worked with contemporary composers such as Anthony Davis, John Zorn, Henry Threadgill and Craig Harris. New Fusion is a contemporary blend of jazz, rock and traditional music derived from Greek, Egyptian, Latin, Eastern European and American roots. The repertoire of original compositions and improvisation blends driving bass lines and rhythms with odd time signatures, traditional Arabic modes with jazz harmonies. Instruments  Strings  Artist/Group  KWANI EXPERIENCE Contact  KWELAGOBE SEKELE Address  3 PINE AVENUE, BRAMLEY VIEW 2090 [POSTAL CODE] City  JOHANNESBURG State  S.A Zip  2000 Country  SOUTH AFRICA Daytime Phone  +27824830381 Evening Phone  +2711264303 Email  nomad.iq@africamail.com Description  We play cross-over, a fusion with elements of genres ranging from jazz, soul, hip-hop, funk and indigenous music. We are a 20something (in mid twenties) musical experience who are passionate about music conceptualizing and experiementation. Instruments  Bass Drums Percussion Piano Voice Saxophone