Author: WICN Intern
Yoron Israel is an American jazz drummer, percussionist, keyboardist, educator, author, composer, and music director from Chicago. There’s very little he can’t do! As a child, he learned to play the organ and trumpet before switching to drums. His amateur career began in high school when he played in an R&B group led by his […]
Nicole Zuraitis is a two-time Grammy-winning and four-time Grammy-nominated jazz singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and producer. Known for her fluid, soulful sound, sophisticated harmony, and effervescent stage presence, Nicole has become a standout voice in contemporary jazz. A native of Connecticut, Nicole attended Holy Cross High School in Waterbury. Recognizing Nicole’s immense talent, her […]
David Sanborn (1945–2024) was an iconic American alto saxophonist whose signature sound blended traditional jazz, instrumental pop, and R&B. Widely credited with bringing the saxophone back to Rock ‘n’ Roll, Sanborn carved out a genre-defying space that earned him a place among the most influential musicians of his era. After contracting polio at age […]
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