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Mário Franco

Born: October 20, 1965

Mário Franco 
Born in 1965, he started music lessons at the age of 4 in Centro de 
Estudos Gregorianos. 
He studied music theory with Maria José Godinho and after moved to 
Academia de Amadores de Música where he continued his studies in 
music theory with Cristina Brito da Cruz, started to study double bass 
and chamber music with Fernando Flores and composition with Pedro 
Rocha.
In 1986-87 attended double-bass courses given by Ludwig Streicher in 
Estoril and in 1988 won 1st prize in the Prémio Jovens Músicos (Young 
Musicians Competition); later became a member of Orquestra Sinfónica 
Juvenil where he worked on classical repertory with conductor 
Christopher Bochmann. 
Also worked with conductors Silva Pereira, Miguel Graça Moura, Roberto 
Perez, Michel Swierczewski and Cesário Costa.
He subsequently became interested in Jazz. After having bass guitar 
lessons with António Ferro he began taking Double bass lessons at Hot 
Club Jazz School with David Gausden and playing in jam sessions; also 
took part in workshops with Rufus Reid, Niels Henning, Orsted 
Pederson, Eberhard Weber, Dave Holland, Gary Burton, Roland Hanna, 
David Liebman among others…
In 1990 presented his first project based on original compositions and 
was awarded 1st prize for his group and 2nd prize for composition in 
the competition “A Juventude e a Música“ (Young People and Music).
His eclectic musical education has enabled him, since the 90’s, to work 
in many different projects, within diverse musical contexts, with artists 
such as: 
Pedro Caldeira Cabral, Miguel Amaral, Ricardo Rocha, António Chaínho, 
José Peixoto, Early and Contemporary Music Consort “Sete Lágrimas”, 
Vera Morais and Francisco Sassetti, Miguel Azguime, Carminho, Maro,
Camané, Sérgio Godinho, Vitorino, Uxia, Lura, José Manuel Barreto, 
Sofia Vitória, Maria Ana Bobone, Filipa Pais, Bernardo Sassetti, Mário 
Laginha, Luis Figueiredo, Luis Barrigas, João Paulo Esteves da Silva, 
Dan Hewson, António Pinho Vargas, Jarmo Savolainen, Júlio Resende, 
Carlo Morena, Carlos Martins, Tomás Pimentel, Maria João, Tommy 
Halferty, John Wadham, Luigi Waites, Sérgio Pelágio, André Sousa 
Machado, André Fernandes, António Pinto, Desidério Lázaro, Andy 
Sheppard, Daniel Erdmann, Zlatko Kaućić, Samuel Rohrer, Ralph Peterson Jr., 
Markku Ounaskari, Myra Melford, Jon Irabagon, Peter Epstein, David Binney, 
Paolo Fresu, Ralph Towner, Joel Harrison, Graham Haynes…
Has performed outside Portugal in some of the most important music 
festivals in China, Japan, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Italy, 
Czech Republic, Greece, Norway, Russia, Brazil… 
In 2006 Tone of a Pitch Records edited his first CD as a leader, “This 
Life”, with Jesse Chandler (piano, hammond organ and melodica), 
André Fernandes (guitar), João Lencastre (drums), João 
Gomes (rhodes, sinthetizer, laptop) and includes NY based David Binney 
(alto saxophone). This recording was well received by the Portuguese 
public and critics, and was considered by the American magazine All 
About Jazz, to be the second best CDs of 2006. 
“Our Door” is Mário Franco’s new album for TOAP Records as a leader 
realized in 2013 and includes Sérgio Pelágio (guitar) and André Sousa 
Machado (drums). 
In 2017 "Rush" is his new album as a leader for Nischo Records, with 
Sérgio Pelágio (guitar), Óscar Graça (piano and electronics), Luís 
Figueiredo (rhodes, hammond organ, philicorda, other keyboards) and 
Alexandre Frazão (drums, percussion).
As a co-leader he recorded in 2013 "Cine Qua Non" for TOAP Records with 
Paula Sousa (piano), Afonso Pais (guitar) and João Paulo Esteves da Silva 
(accordion).
"Brightbird" in 2017 for Arjuna Records with João Paulo Esteves da Silva 
(piano) and Samuel Rohrer (drums). 
In 2019 Mario Franco together with Rita Maria (voice) and Luís Figueiredo 
(piano) decided to form "Roda Music - Independent Music Label" and in the 
same year launched their first album "Círculo" which was also the first album 
released with this label.

Karsten Bagge

Born: April 18, 1971

Born in 1971, Karsten Bagge is a drummer, composer and bandleader with a career spanning more than two decades, playing with a host of top performers in his native Denmark as well as abroad. His rhythmic prowess and creativity on the drums has been the heartbeat of numerous musical projects in the world of jazz and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on the music scene. His compositions are a testament to his creative vision, blending genres and pushing boundaries. In addition to his contributions as a performer, Karsten Bagge has played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of musicians

Tony SingingEagle

Born: February 4, 1952

As a composer, my strongest desire is for people to hear my music. For only when it is heard for the first time, does it begin to breathe and become alive. But I also recognize the need to say a little bit about myself. So just who is Tony SingingEagle?

At the time of writing these words, I have walked this earth for 70 winters. I count winters, as my Native ancestors did (not years). My grandfather was full blood Oglala Lakota, born around 1900 near Pine Ridge, South Dakota. My halfbreed father did not know much of the ways of our people, but he made sure I knew where I came from. However, it was not until my 33rd winter that I began to fully understand–and embrace–the fact that I was Native. In 1996, I made a personal commitment to learn (and live) the ways of my people, particularly the Lakota spirituality, culture and language. My name in Lakota is Waŋblí Wálowaŋ (SingingEagle) and references the story of a golden eagle who watched over a Lakota camp and cried out when danger was near, in order to protect the people. It was gifted me in a sacred naming ceremony by a Quahadi Comanche elder/medicine man in 1997.

Tobias M. Hoffmann

Tobias Hoffmann was born in Göppingen (Germany) in 1988 and discovered his passion for music and the saxophone during his high school years. From 2008 until 2010 he studied at the University for Music, Drama and Media in Hannover and from 2010 at the Prins Claus Conservatorium Groningen (Netherlands), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in June 2013. After that he started his studies of Jazz Composition and Arrangement at the Musik und Kunst Universität der Stadt Wien. At the same time he studied Jazz-Saxophone at the Musik und Kunst Universität Wien and graduated with a Master of Arts (MA) with distinction in 2015.

Marley Edwards

Born: July 22, 1994

Jazz Bassist, Composer, and Bandleader from the SF Bay Area. Born in Palo Alto, CA in 1994, and raised in Redwood City, CA. His music foundation started with Piano and Trumpet, before moving on to Electric bass and then Double Bass. His earliest musical influences include James Jamerson, Paul Chambers, Jaco Pastorius, Thelonious Monk, and Miles Davis. Marley Edwards studied music and composition formally; 4 years as a Music Major at the College of San Mateo and 4 years at the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley, CA, receiving a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in June 2019. He studied with musicians such as Erik Jekabson, John Santos, Frank Martin, Steve Erquiaga, Dann Zinn, Mike Gallisatus, Chuck Mackinnon, John Gove, Mike Zilber, Alam Kahn, Edward Simon, among others

Klaus Lessmann

Born: April 20, 1961

Klaus Lessmann (Clarinetist, Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger, Conductor) Originally from Burghausen (Germany), he studied classical music and jazz at the Musikhochschule Graz (Austria) and has lived since 1986 near Siena in Italy. He teaches jazz (clarinet, saxophone, combo, big band, arrangement) at the school of the Siena Jazz association and in other schools and workshops, and is regional coordinator for Italy of the International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ). He also teaches music to kids in regular schools. He performs with all sorts of groups, from dixieland and gypsy jazz to contemporary stuff

Anthony Passante-Contaldi

Born: December 28, 1995

A dynamic new force on the Philadelphia music scene, Anthony PC explodes with a diverse array of cutting-edge music–from composing and production to accomplished performances, Anthony embodies the spirit of the city that Gritty calls home.

Along with an impressive classical background (his first love), years of jazz instruction as a parallel pursuit, comes his deep dive into the rap hip hop scene through venues such as Newports and News and Rec Philly. His ongoing collaboration with talented rap/hip hop artists is gaining recognition.

Mixed in liberally throughout his extensive experience, is 15+ plus years as a consummate set drummer that started at Philly’s school of rock playing to enthusiastic crowds at some of Philly’s hottest venues, and culminating in a tour of Germany with performances at Zapannelle–the worldwide Frank Zappa tribute festival.

“I am a South Philly native, draws their inspiration from my love of Philadelphia for my compositions and music projects

Dine Doneff

Born: June 8, 1965

Born in West Germany to Macedonian parents and raised in the Northern Greek prefecture of Edessa, Dine Doneff (or Kostas Theodorou, his Greek citizenship name) has been active as a musician and composer since the mid-eighties. Faced with the choice between school and music, he left his home village and fled to Thessaloniki. Educated his inner soul by exploring life through music, he became a self taught musician. By the 90’s he was working as an arranger, ensemble director and producer on studio recordings. Alternating between touring abroad, he joined the group Savina Yannatou & Primavera en Salonico in 2001, with four albums released by ECM; From 2002 to 2005 he taught at the Technical Education Institute of Epirus and the University of Macedonia

Heidi Savoie

Born: April 1, 1994

“While she’s able to match Guaraldi’s delicate touch on the ivories, she can also brew a solo like Brubeck, though unlike Brubeck, she cools to a simmer before she gets to a boil. She has Vince’s dexterity and Brubeck’s fire, mating them with her own style.” – Edward Mowinkel of YaLikeJazz.net “…She sent takes that would make Oscar Peterson jealous. I dropped them into the mix and the song came to life.” – Joe Kelly of the Kelly Song Collective “Her magical playing on the piano perfectly matched the romantic ambiance of the night.” – Rubi Karuna Heidi Savoie is a jazz pianist, vocalist, and composer based in Toronto, Canada

Mike Rinta

Born: January 22, 1965

Mike Rinta, a Grammy-winning trombonist and arranger, is native to the San Francisco Bay Area and has been freelancing for over 30 years. He has toured the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Africa, and Asia with many bands such as: Sly & The Family Stone, Jimmie Vaughan, Howard Tate, John Lee Hooker Jr. and many others. In addition, he has performed or recorded with many greats such as: Herbie Hancock, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis, Bernard Purdy, Arturo Sandoval, Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, Elvin Bishop, Sammy Hagar, Robert Plant, Jerry Garcia, Irma Thomas, Steve Cropper, Elvis Costello and countless others! His Latin credits include: Tito Nieves, Eddie Santiago, Hector Rey, David Pabon, Larry Harlow, Maelo Ruiz, Lalo Rodriguez, La India, Pete Escovedo, Shiela E