JazzPaynter Music
Artist Management Powerhouse
Based in the heart of New York City, JazzPaynter Music is a premier artist management firm led by industry veteran Mark A. Payne. With roots in NYC's vibrant music scene, the team brings unparalleled expertise to representing top-tier talent across jazz, urban folk, R&B, soul, and world music genres.
Professional Background
Mark A. Payne, the driving force behind JazzPaynter Music, previously served as General Manager of a world-renowned NYC jazz venue. This foundation informs a management style that blends legendary artistry with cutting-edge indie and major label strategies.
Notable Roster
- Jon Hendricks: Jazz legend, acclaimed vocalist and lyricist.
- KJ Denhert: Singer-songwriter specializing in urban folk.
- Lynette Williams: Singer-songwriter blending alternative urban pop and R&B.
- Stacy Dillard: Dynamic jazz saxophonist.
- Frank Senior: Esteemed jazz vocalist.
- Cleve Douglass: Soulful jazz vocalist.
- Bobby Harden: Soul and R&B vocalist and songwriter.
- Jan Leder: Virtuoso jazz flutist.
- Oran Etkin: Multi-instrumentalist (sax, clarinet, bass clarinet) fusing jazz, world, African, and Klezmer influences.
JazzPaynter Music champions a roster of legends and rising stars, all signed to major or respected indie labels, fostering careers that resonate globally from their NYC base.