Happy International Jazz day everyone❤️

Celebrating Duke Ellington's Birthday!

Did you know that after meeting Queen Elizabeth II, Duke was so inspired that he composed 'A Real Royal Suite' for her?

This suite would become The Queen's Suite, a six-movement suite that he would co-compose with Billy Strayhorn!

From studying in Abidjan and Paris to Berklee College of Music, Lionel Loueke's talent caught the attention of jazz legends like Herbie Hancock, for whom he served as guitarist!😍

Check out his cover of 'Rockit' by Herbie! 🎸

Happy Birthday!

Get ready for some funk as we livestream the mesmerizing bassist Adi OASIS at Moods Club, Zurich! 🎸

Tune in for FREE on Qwest TV+ this Sunday, April 28th, at 7:00 pm CET / 1:00 pm EST.

How to watch: Click the link in bio 🔗

On this day, we’re remembering the Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald! ✨

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4-time GRAMMY winner, bassist Michael League excels as a multi-instrumentalist, label owner, and bandleader! 🎸⁠
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Known for founding the instrumental powerhouse Snarky Puppy and the global music collective Bokanté, Michael's journey extends far beyond.
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Happy birthday!

Mark Lettieri, acclaimed for his musical prowess, has captivated audiences and peers alike through collaborations with Snarky Puppy, Fearless Flyers, and Ghost-Note. His style spans funk, jazz, and rock.
Watch our exclusive interview from the North Sea Jazz Festival on Qwest TV+!

Roberto Fonseca, a leading figure in Afro-Cuban jazz for over two decades, fuses genres and musical universes. Through his selection for Qwest TV, Fonseca shares a varied and eclectic musical galaxy.⁠ ✨

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Aretha Franklin left her mark on the 20th-century music scene. She conquered the charts with hits such as 'Respect', '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman' and 'Chain of Fools'.

Happy birthday to the Queen of Soul! 🌟🎶

Fred Hersch, virtuoso pianist and passionate composer, is a major jazz music figure.
He collaborated with icons such as Stan Getz and Joe Henderson, enriching his repertoire and reputation.

His exclusive interview at the North Sea Jazz Festival is available in full on Qwest TV+.

Al Jarreau was a celebrated American singer and musician who mixed jazz, soul, pop and scat. His career was marked by numerous awards in various categories, notably for his hit album 'Breakin' Away' (1981), which won him two Grammy Awards.

Happy birthday to this legend! 🕊

Best known for his impressive ability to create music using only his voice, Bobby McFerrin is particularly famous for his song 'Don't Worry, Be Happy', which became a huge hit in the 1980s and won him several Grammy Awards.

Happy Birthday!

In this Women's History Month, let's salute the courage of women throughout the ages. Let us honor those who have shaped our world, often in the shadows but with profound impact. Let us pay tribute to those who have broken barriers, defended equality and inspired generations.

Dutch artist Benny Sings has captivated an international audience with his albums and EPs released on the prestigious Californian label Stones Throw.

In this exclusive interview, Benny Sings shares his musical influences and childhood memories.

We have just learned of the passing away of Félix Sabal-Lecco, the French-Cameroonian drummer.
Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.⁠

Rest in peace Papagroove. 🕊️

The reggae and music community is deeply saddened by the death of Peetah Morgan, a leading member of the Morgan Heritage group. His departure leaves a huge void in the music industry.
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Rest in peace, your memory will always be with us. 🕊

Cory Henry is best known for his talent as a jazz, funk and gospel artist, but also for his exceptional skills on the Hammond B3 organ.⁠
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Happy Birthday!

Erykah Badu is universally recognized as one of the great figures of neo soul, brilliantly fusing traditional soul, rhythm and blues, hip-hop and funk.⁠
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Happy birthday to Erykah Badu, a constant source of musical inspiration.

Known for his work on 'Les Demoiselles de Rochefort' and 'Yentl', French composer Michel Legrand left his mark on the 20th-century French music scene as a composer, arranger, conductor and pianist.
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Happy Birthday !⁠

The great American singer, pianist and activist Nina Simone is an icon of jazz, blues, soul, rhythm and blues and classical music.⁠

Happy Birthday! 🌟