Interviews

Zeola (Zee) Gaye, the baby sister of the late R&B artist, Marvin Gaye chronicles the true story about life with her famous sibling in her book, My Brother, Marvin, A Memoir by Zeola Gaye. Twenty-seven years after his death, the public hears directly from Marvin’s sister about her brother’s iconic, …

Whether you believe in destiny or fate, singer-songwriter Yuna has been blessed with it. The not so new comer is climbing the success ladder, not in a “material” sense, no, she is living her dream and that is success in and of itself. Born in Alo Setar, Kedah, Malaysia, Yuna …

Yeni Kuti, is the first child and daughter of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Yeni remembers her father’s legacy, life, and music by hosting, Felabration, a celebration of life. Fela was born in Abeokuta, Nigeria in 1938. Fela’s parents sent him to London in 1958. He registered at the Trinity School …

Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Willie Ziavino began writing songs at the tender age of 14. The essence of his songs captured the daily life out on the Ecuadorean streets and garnered him some national acclaim. After a serious car accident, Willie moved to Havana, Cuba where he fell in love …

Celebrating 25-years as a professional musician, Will Downing continues to please his audiences around the world with his distinct baritone vocals. Downing is a vocalist, songwriter, and producer. He has also published Unveiled Series I, which showcases his photography. This Brooklyn, NY native has established himself as one of the …

Wayne Shorter photo by Francis Wolff Wayne Shorter is a multiple Grammy-Award winning saxophonist and composer. Making his presence known for over five decades, Shorter has played with some of the strongest ensembles in music history – including Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis’ 2nd great quintet, as …

Wayne Shorter with filmmaker Dorsay Alavi (right) and her husband Matthew Flint (left) Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity is an upcoming documentary chronicling the life of one of music’s most dynamic figures. Directed by Dorsay Alavi, the project will be comprised of concert footage, personal interviews, and candid behind-the-scenes moments. The …

Wallace Roney is a Philadelphia born trumpeter who is an in demand player who has had lots of ups and downs in his career. Although showing promise early on, his professional career didn’t really take off until he was almost 30-years old. Miles Davis has always been Wallace Roney’s most …

Vincent Gardner   As a musician and an instructor, Vincent Gardner balances the scale of teaching the mechanics of playing Jazz music, yet values the importance of real-life experience in the industry. As one who performed with The Count Basie Orchestra, The Duke Ellington Orchestra and others while enrolled in …

As a foster care advocate and former foster care child, Victoria Rowell is a force to be reckoned with. Born and raised in Portland, Maine, at 16 days old, Rowell was put in to foster care with her two sisters. At age eight, she began taking ballet lessons, and at …

Victor Wooten “My mom always said the world needs more than just good musicians. She said we need good people.” There are some individuals who are quick learners and have a knack for learning a specific thing and running with it. Bassist Victor Wooten is one of those people. The …

New Orleans native Victor Goines is much more than a jazz saxophonist and clarinetist. He is a composer, musician, educator and the director of jazz studies at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University. Goines has played the clarinet since the age of eight and has been mentored by …