S Jazz Musician Guides

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Samara Joy

Vocalist · Songwriter · Arranger · Bandleader

Samara Joy is a vocalist, songwriter, arranger, and bandleader whose recordings move from small-group standards toward expanded original lyrics and ensemble arrangements.

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Sarah Elizabeth Charles

Vocals · Composer · Producer · Teaching artist

Sarah Elizabeth Charles is a vocalist, composer, producer, and teaching artist whose work spans SCOPE, collaborative ensembles, and equity-centered education.

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Scott Amendola

Drums · Percussion · Composer · Electronics

Scott Amendola is a drummer, percussionist, composer, bandleader, electronics artist, and educator whose Bay Area projects cross jazz, rock, and new music.

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Scott Hamilton

Tenor saxophone · Bandleader · Recording artist

Scott Hamilton is a tenor saxophonist and bandleader whose extensive leader catalog centers on swing, standards, and long-running quartet work.

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Somi

Vocalist · Composer · Songwriter · Playwright

Somi is a vocalist, composer, songwriter, actor, playwright, bandleader, and producer whose work connects jazz with African musical and theatrical forms.

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Stacey Kent

Vocals · Bandleader · Recording artist

Stacey Kent is a vocalist and bandleader whose multilingual repertoire joins jazz standards, French chanson, Brazilian music, and original songs.

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Steve Brown

Drums · Quartet musician · Recording artist

Steve Brown is a British jazz drummer whose long-running work connects the Scott Hamilton Quartet, Benny Green's European trio, and leading UK ensembles.

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Steve Davis

Trombone · Composer · Bandleader · Educator

Steve Davis is a trombonist, composer, bandleader, and educator whose work spans his own sextets, the cooperative One For All, and major jazz ensembles.

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Sullivan Fortner

Piano · Composer · Bandleader · Arranger

Sullivan Fortner is a pianist, composer, bandleader, arranger, and educator whose work moves between solo invention, trio playing, and vocal partnerships.

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Sun-Mi Hong

Drums · Composer · Improviser · Bandleader

Sun-Mi Hong is a drummer, composer, improviser, and bandleader whose Amsterdam-based work spans a quintet, orchestra, and collaborative projects.

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Sylvia Cuenca

Drums · Percussion · Bandleader · Educator

Sylvia Cuenca is a drummer, percussionist, bandleader, recording artist, clinician, and educator whose career connects New York and Bay Area jazz communities.