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New Orleans is the only place on the planet that could have produced native son Kermit Ruffins. Whether hes blowing trumpet on a Louis Armstrong classic or one of his own hot numbers, Ruffins embraces the tune with the true spirit of the city. Ruffins music, like New Orleans itself, swings hard with a big heart as it remembers tradition and the importance of good-timin fun. Born on Dec. 19, 1964 (sharing the birthdate with New Orleans legend Professor Longhair!), Ruffins is a modern hipster in possession of an old soul.

If “esperanza” is the Spanish word for hope, then bassist, vocalist and composer Esperanza Spalding could not have been given a more fitting name at birth. Blessed with uncanny instrumental chops, a multi-lingual voice that is part angel and part siren, and a natural beauty that borders on the hypnotic, the 23-year-old prodigy-turned-pro might well be the hope for the future of jazz and instrumental music. “She is an irresistible performer,” says The Seattle

Kiko is currently on tour in Japan through the 20th of April with shows in Tokyo, Shibuya, and Osaka. Kiko is currently seeking new management. Could this be YOU? Contact Kiko at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or through Myspace.

With cheek, sass and a fresh flexible line-up, Kiko pushes the boundaries of genre-bending, expanding timelessly and boundlessly. Raw, rare and full of flavour, Ani's voice enchants with a sound that is remembered in your body and registered in your soul.