New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble

New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble — jazz & standards artist from US.

The New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble (NYSJE) is a globally recognized group formed in 1994, having released fifteen albums and performed extensively across Europe,…

Influence: 48.79% Fanbase: 20.38% Trending: 63.00% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Ben Sherman • 170.53% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-09

6,023

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-09

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-07 12:10:43 UTC

Genres

jazz & standardsska jazzsmooth jazzreggaereggaeskaeuroskaska revivaltraditional ska

Biography

The New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble (NYSJE) is a globally recognized group formed in 1994, having released fifteen albums and performed extensively across Europe, Canada, USA, The Caribbean, and South America. Their dynamic fusion of ska, jazz, dance hall, reggae, rock steady, and jazz has earned them critical acclaim for their energetic originals and creative interpretations of jazz standards, with notable performances at prestigious festivals like the North Sea Jazz Festival and the Montreal Jazz Festival.

NYSJE's impressive accolades include being the first American ska band to perform in post-wall Poland, and receiving coverage in esteemed publications such as Downbeat, Reggae Nucleus, and Jazziz magazines. Their music has been featured on television networks like Nickelodeon and MTV, as well as in national commercials for Campbells Soup. Additionally, their video for "Properly" airs on MTV in Italy, further solidifying their international presence and influence in the music scene.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-09

New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble is a clear fit for 25-34 & 35-44 audiences with strength across MEXICO, SPAIN, UNITED STATES. The audience is heavily male (73%), so messaging can confidently lean into identity, fashion, and status. Instagram remains the best top-of-funnel driver (124 avg likes per post); Instagram builds the community layer. Affinity data highlights Ben Sherman, Fred Perry, Ampeg, suggesting immediate traction in streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. The upside is culture-first creative with measurable lift.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble score 2.06% — Strong bucket.

Brand: Ben ShermanBrand: Fred PerryBrand: Ampeg

Followers:6,023

Engagements:124

Rate:2.1%

Posts:234

Avg Likes:124

Avg Comments:1

Avg Views:0

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 6,023 · Engagements 124 · Rate 2.1% Posts 234 · Views 0 · Avg Likes 124 · Avg Comments 1 · Avg Views 0	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 48% 35-44: 25% 18-24: 17% 45-64: 8%	Largest: 25-34 (48%); next: 35-44 (25%)
Gender Split	Female: 27% Male: 73% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (73%)
Top Countries	MEXICO (18%) SPAIN (17%) UNITED STATES (13%) ITALY (10%) CHILE (8%)	Top regions: MEXICO (18%), SPAIN (17%), UNITED STATES (13%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 124 avg likes/post	best engagement: Instagram 124 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Ben Sherman

Score: 170.53

Fred Perry

Score: 61.74

Ampeg

Score: 48.77

Live Nation

Score: 33.64

Akg

Score: 26.80

Mixcloud

Score: 24.59

Sennheiser

Score: 18.03

Akai

Score: 17.51

MOOG

Score: 14.06

Pro Tools

Score: 13.43

Amazon Music

Score: 12.72

Movistar

Score: 9.63

Brand	Category	Score
Ben Sherman		170.53
Fred Perry		61.74
Ampeg		48.77
Live Nation		33.64
Akg		26.80
Mixcloud		24.59
Sennheiser		18.03
Akai		17.51
MOOG		14.06
Pro Tools		13.43
Amazon Music		12.72
Movistar		9.63
Dr. Martens		8.77
Ableton		8.56
Spotify Music		8.51
Ricard		7.77
Pepsi		4.46
iHeartRadio Music Awards		3.91
Paramount Pictures		3.71
musical.ly		3.38
Bacardi		3.36
Columbia Pictures		3.32
Yamaha		3.31
Cafecito		3.28
NBC		3.00
Lollapalooza		2.78
MTV		2.73
Beats Electronics		2.69
Warner Bros		2.64
Montblanc		2.64
SoundCloud		2.62
Jack Daniels		2.60
BBC		2.38
Guinness		2.37
Monster Beverage		2.35
Cadillac		2.33
Fujifilm		2.05
Kodak		2.03
Lego		1.98
Star Wars		1.93
Heineken		1.70
Nikon		1.67
Vans		1.67
Budweiser		1.66
Renault		1.58
Showtime		1.54
Polaroid		1.50
GoPro		1.48
Jaguar		1.46
HBO		1.44