Sonny Kenn is a legendary Jersey Shore icon whose four-decade career has shaped the region’s distinctive sound and culture. A gifted singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Sonny is recognized as one of the original inspirations behind the “Jersey Sound.” His creativity extends beyond music into a captivating world of visual art. Guided by instinct, color, sound, […]

South Korean-born jazz guitarist and composer Jae Young Jeong is based in New York and performs throughout the NYC/NJ area. His credits include Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Cornelia Street Café, and the Falcon, as well as recording at the legendary Van Gelder Studio. He has collaborated with Rodney Green, David Wang, Bill O’Connell, and Steve […]

Cranston Dean is a celebrated New Jersey singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music blends Americana, folk, jazz, country, blues, and pop. A longtime fixture of the Asbury Park music scene, Dean has toured extensively throughout the Northeast and beyond, releasing acclaimed albums including High Beams and Northern Town. A multi-instrumentalist on guitar, piano, drums, and vocals, […]

Lawrence Haber is an accomplished electric and upright bassist, bandleader, and recording artist with 25 years of experience performing throughout the New York Metropolitan area and Jersey Shore. He has shared stages with renowned artists and performed at iconic venues. His 2026 debut album, Subtle Moves in Silence, showcases his original compositions and world-class musicianship.

Kevin Hill & Secret Sound are a cornerstone of the Jersey Shore’s vibrant jam-rock scene, blending rock, funk, blues, jazz, reggae, and improvisation into an infectious live experience. Led by guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Kevin Hill, the Asbury Park-based group has performed more than 70 times at The Stone Pony and shared stages with Sting, […]

Matt Kahn is a Jersey Shore guitarist, sideman, composer, and educator whose versatile musicianship spans jazz, contemporary, and popular music. A University of the Arts graduate, Matt has performed with John Swana, Miles Moon, Atomic Fizz, Taylor Kelly, and Khalil Amaru. He toured North America with Broadway’s Come From Away and teaches at Rider University.