Sample Artist Profile 1: Contemporary Jazz Vocalist
Name:
Samantha Rae
Bio:
Samantha Rae is a rising voice in Austin’s contemporary jazz scene, blending smooth jazz, neo-soul, and classic standards into a style all her own. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she brings soulful interpretation and technical precision to every performance. Samantha performs regularly at Parker Jazz Club and Elephant Room, where her live shows captivate with both intimacy and flair.
Genres/Styles:
Contemporary Jazz, Soul Jazz, Standards
Based In:
Austin, TX
Website/EPK:
www.samantharaejazz.com
Social Media:
Instagram: @samantharaemusic
Facebook: facebook.com/samantharaemusic
Media:
YouTube Performance – “Nature Boy”
Spotify – “Late Night Bloom” EP
Sample Artist Profile 2: Hard Bop Quintet
Name:
Eastside Exchange
Bio:
Eastside Exchange is a five-piece hard bop ensemble rooted in the rich tradition of Art Blakey and Horace Silver. Formed in 2019 by saxophonist Trevor Vance, the group brings driving rhythms and fiery solos to every performance. Known for their monthly residency at Monks Jazz Club and their live album “Basement Sessions,” Eastside Exchange is quickly becoming a staple of Austin’s straight-ahead jazz community.
Genres/Styles:
Hard Bop, Bebop, Straight-Ahead Jazz
Based In:
Austin, TX
Website/EPK:
eastsideexchange.com
Social Media:
Instagram: @eastside.exchange
Media:
Live Album – Basement Sessions on Bandcamp
Sample Artist Profile 3: Experimental Jazz Composer
Name:
Luis Andrade
Bio:
Luis Andrade is a genre-defying composer, guitarist, and improviser exploring the intersection of jazz, ambient textures, and digital soundscapes. A fixture of Austin’s experimental music community, Luis’s work features loops, spoken word, and shifting harmonic structures. He frequently collaborates with dancers, poets, and visual artists, pushing jazz into new sonic territories.
Genres/Styles:
Avant-Garde Jazz, Experimental, Electro-Acoustic
Based In:
Austin, TX
Website/EPK:
luisandrade.art
Social Media:
Twitter: @luisjazznoise
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/luisandrade
Media:
Live Performance at The Museum of Human Achievement