Dan Farrow: A Funk-Fueled Journey to Stardom– Jazz Influencers First Cover Story
In the world of jazz, funk, and soul, few keyboardists have left as profound a mark as Grammy-winning artist Dan Farrow. With his unmistakable mastery of the Hammond B3 organ, the Hohner D6 Clavinet, the Fender Rhodes electric piano, and the Moog synthesizer, Farrow has built a legacy…
The Inaugural Issue
Jazz Influencers Magazine – Issue 1 (April 2025)by KL Publishing Group The sound of now. The voices of tomorrow. Welcome to the premiere issue of Jazz Influencers, a bold new print magazine spotlighting the artists, icons, and innovators shaping the future of jazz—on stage, online, and far beyond…
The Rise of Jazz YouTube Sensations: How Social Media is Changing the Game
The landscape of jazz has been transformed by social media, particularly YouTube, where musicians can now bypass traditional industry gatekeepers and build massive audiences on their own terms. From viral covers to full-length original performances, jazz artists are leveraging digital platforms to gain global recognition and redefine success…
The Future of Recording: AI, Streaming, and the Changing Music Industry
The music industry has seen massive shifts over the past two decades, from the decline of CD sales to the rise of streaming services and AI-powered tools. For jazz musicians and independent artists, the question isn’t just about making music—it’s about how to sustain a career in a…
Roy Ayers: The Prophet of Vibe and Groove
Long before playlists and hashtags told us what to feel, Roy Ayers was already doing it—with a vibraphone and a pulse so infectious it practically rewired the DNA of jazz, soul, and funk. Born in Los Angeles in 1940, Ayers was raised in a household where music was…
Fashion Meets Rhythm: Daru Jones and Snow Milk Drop a Game-Changing Signature Drum Kit
When rhythm meets runway and canvas meets kick drum, you get something unforgettable. That’s exactly what happened on March 30th in Los Angeles when Grammy-winning drummer Daru Jones and Brooklyn-based fashion label Snow Milk unveiled their latest collaborative masterpiece—a custom-painted DW signature drum kit like no other. This…
Low End Logic with Bunny Brunel: An Exclusive Column for Jazz Influencers
THE TRUTH ABOUT TONE: WHY PRACTICE STILL WINS By Bunny Brunel When people ask me how I found my sound, I always say, “You don’t find it—you build it.” I didn’t come out of the womb knowing how to groove or solo. It was 10 hours a day…
The Jazz Musician’s Ultimate Gear Guide: Instruments, Mics, and Tools for Studio, Stage & Streaming
“The gear doesn’t make the player — but the right gear lets the player speak.” — Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah Whether you’re riffing in a downtown lounge, cutting a smoky solo in the studio, or streaming a jam session from your living room, one thing’s clear: your sound…
Taking the Wheel: How to Plan Your Own Jazz Tour and Own the Road
“I figured the only way to make it was to do it myself.” — Diana Krall Jazz musicians have never been strangers to the road. From smoky nightclubs in Paris to back rooms in Kansas City, the jazz life has always thrived on movement. But today, touring isn’t…
Unheard, Unseen, Unbreakable: The Ongoing Struggle of Women in Jazz