ARTISTS | Create for good
Working Artists
We know that only a small portion of working artists get the publicity and recognition needed to truly drive impact and make a living. For most artists, the struggle is significant and uphill.
ARTS FOR MORE combats this situation by creating collaborations among artists, local venues, and non-profits to amplify all their efforts.
Supporting Artists
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Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal, born Henry Saint Claire Fredericks on May 17, 1942, in Harlem, New York, is a revered figure in the world of blues music. Growing up in Springfield, Massachusetts, Mahal was exposed to a rich tapestry of musical traditions, including blues, jazz, Caribbean, and African rhythms. He learned to play the guitar, piano, and various other instruments from an early age, honing his skills and developing a unique musical style that transcended genre boundaries.
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Joe Lovano
Saxophonist, Composer, Educator, Recording Artist
Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and producer Joe Lovano is fearless in finding new modes of artistic expression.
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Josh Nelson
Josh Nelson, born and raised in Southern California, maintains an active and creative schedule as a jazz pianist, composer, teacher, and recording artist.
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ERIK JEKABSON
Erik Jekabson, called "A Cutting-Edge Player" by Jazztimes, is a freelance trumpet player, composer, arranger and educator who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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EDWARD SIMON
Edward Simon, a native of Venezuela, has made a name for himself over decades in America as a pianist-jazz improviser, composer-arranger, band leader, and educator.
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Dayna Stephens
Recent recipient of the number-two spot for the 2017 DownBeat Critics Poll in the category “Rising Star—Tenor Saxophone”, Dayna Stephens has garnered critical acclaim over the years for his playing, compositions and arrangements.
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Dena DeRose
It’s no small accomplishment to be thought of as “The most creative and compelling singer-pianist since Shirley Horn,” but that’s exactly how Joel Siegel of the Washington City Paper described Dena DeRose.
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Natalie Cressman
Possessing a voice as cool and crystalline as an Alpine stream, Natalie Cressman is a rising singer/songwriter and trombonist who draws inspiration from a vast array of deep and powerful musical currents.
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Michael Wolff
Michael Wolff is an American jazz pianist, composer, and actor. He was the bandleader on The Arsenio Hall Show (1989–94), and worked with Cannonball Adderley, and Cal Tjader among many others.
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Mike Clark
“He’s a great jazz drummer—and he hasn’t lost any of the stuff that he brought from Oakland. So now he’s totally free to do both, and he does. The solo he played on the album Thrust, on the song “Actual Proof,” is one of the best drum solos on any of my albums. So many people have remarked about that solo, saying, ‘Incredible.’” -Herbie Hancock
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Jeff Chimenti
Jeff Chimenti is an American keyboardist, best known for his ongoing work with former members of the Grateful Dead. Since May 1997 he has played with Bob Weir & Rat Dog, and has also played on every tour of The Dead (including the Fare Thee Well lineup) and Furthur. He currently plays with Dead & Company.
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Kenny Werner
Kenny Werner has been a world-class pianist and composer for over forty years. His prolific output of compositions, recordings and publications continue to impact audiences around the world.
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Jovino Santos Neto
Three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto, a master pianist, composer and arranger, is among the top Brazilian musicians working today.
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Kitty Margolis
Kitty Margolis is widely recognized as one of the most innovative and inspired singers in jazz today.
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Michael Bluestein
Michael Bluestein is an American pianist, keyboardist, singer/songwriter, composer, and record producer originally from Massachusetts. He has been a member of the rock band Foreigner since 2008, and has been a high-profile touring keyboardist and vocalist since moving to Los Angeles in 2003.
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George Wells
George Wells, an accomplished artist with an architectural and design background, has been wielding his camera for four decades, and his extraordinary eye has allowed him to capture and collaborate with acclaimed and award-winning artists and performers.
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Caitlin Coreris
Caitlin Coreris is an artist based in the Bay Area in California. Her paintings explore overlapping themes of music, architecture, and movement. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design.
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Brijean Murphy
Brijean Murphy is an American painter and musician. Her visual art career as an illustrator, painter and muralist has led her to work with a variety of clients including Levi’s, Square Inc., Hilton, Outsidelands Music Festival, and many more. She composes original music alongside touring, recording, and collaborating with many artists including Mitski, Toro y Moi, Poolside, and more.
Be seen and heard while doing good.
Your original work can support causes that mean the most to you.
ARTS FOR MORE projects and performances that artists contribute to are:
ARTdrops
Musical and visual creatives, using their original work, collaborating with ARTS FOR MORE to support and amplify the efforts of impactful non-profits
LISTEN MOREperformances
Pop-up and regular benefit performances that feature ARTS FOR MORE artists in music venues, restaurants, and other places that present live arts
FOOD FOR THOUGHTdrops
ARTS FOR MORE visual artist(s) and Menus and Music collaborations released to help non-profits combating food insecurity, and developing sustainable food production