Digba Ogunbiyi is a Nigerian-born pianist, composer, and educator whose music blends Yoruba rhythmic traditions with contemporary jazz. A graduate of the University of Lagos, New Jersey City University, and the Eastman School of Music, he has performed with artists including John Benitez, Lagbaja, and The Cavemen. His 2020 debut album, Ade'digba, showcases his distinctive […]

Jo & The Highland Express is a powerhouse Jersey Shore funk and soul band led by saxophonist, vocalist, and keyboardist John “JO” Orlando. Featuring an all-star lineup of veteran musicians, the group delivers energetic, horn-driven performances that put a fresh spin on classics by Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Parliament Funkadelic, The Meters, and more.

Cranston Dean is a New Jersey singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader whose Americana-inspired sound blends folk, blues, jazz, country, and rock. A multiple Asbury Park Music Award winner, he has toured nationally, shared stages with acclaimed artists, and continues to captivate audiences with heartfelt songwriting and dynamic performances throughout the Jersey Shore and beyond.

The Ocean Avenue Stompers are a high-energy, brass-driven collective from Asbury Park, New Jersey, blending the spirit of New Orleans with the soul of the Jersey Shore. Led by trombonist Ian Gray, the band delivers infectious performances rooted in funk, jazz, soul, R&B, and rock, captivating audiences at festivals, clubs, weddings, and concert stages throughout […]

Audra Mariel is a Tri-State area jazz vocalist celebrated for her warm, expressive voice and heartfelt interpretations of the Great American Songbook. She is the featured vocalist with A Real Human Jazz Band, joined by Tom Monda (guitar), Cody McCorry (bass), and Joe Brown Jr. (drums), performing inventive arrangements that blend swing, bebop, and modern […]

Chuck Lambert is a veteran blues guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader whose career spans decades of performing with blues legends and acclaimed regional acts. A fixture of the Jersey Shore music scene, he has shared stages with iconic artists, headlined major festivals and venues, and continues to deliver powerful, soulful performances with The Chuck Lambert Band.

Stringbean is a Jersey Shore blues artist, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader of Stringbean & the Stalkers. Renowned for his signature "flip-flop blues" sound, he blends traditional blues, reggae, and roots music. A fixture of the Asbury Park scene, he performs weekly Monday residencies at Low Dive and throughout the region. Bernard Purdie is a legendary American […]

Lawrence Haber is a professional electric and upright bassist, bandleader, and music director performing throughout the New York metropolitan area and Jersey Shore. A sought-after live and recording musician, he has worked with acclaimed artists, released his solo album Anxiety Log, and is passionate about music education, recording, and artist development.