
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…

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…

Styled to Play…Stagewear for the savvy musician!
Styled to Play A Jazz Influencers Original by Kaylene PeoplesWhere fashion meets phrasing, and image becomes impact. Stage style isn’t about vanity—it’s about visibility. As a jazz artist and the longtime fashion editor of AGENDA Magazine, I’ve seen how the way we dress influences not just how we…
Unheard, Unseen, Unbreakable: The Ongoing Struggle of Women in Jazz