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Jason Harnell

Born: November 10

Jason Harnell is a Los Angeles based jazz drummer, educator, composer, vocalist, visual artist, bandleader and all-round super talent whose unmistakable sound and style have left a lasting impact on jazz audiences all over the world. Jason’s boundless energy and creativity have made him a major contributor to the Southern California jazz scene for thirty five years. Renowned for his musicality and versatility, Jason seamlessly navigates between straight ahead jazz and the avant-garde with an approach that’s deeply rooted in tradition, yet remarkably fresh and personal. Born into a musical family, Jason's journey with drumming began at the age of six, guided by legendary drummer and family friend, Louie Bellson.

At the young age of 11, Jason started his professional career playing with his grandfather’s seven piece dance band. By 15, he was already sharing his drumming expertise, teaching lessons at a local music store. At age 22, Jason embarked on his first professional touring experience with the renowned trumpeter Maynard Ferguson's Big Bop Nouveau band.
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To date, Jason has performed, recorded and toured with a multitude of world renowned jazz musicians such as Kei Akagi, Theo Bleckmen, Steve Cardenas, Dave Douglas, Alan Ferber, Larry Goldings, Rick Margitza, Kate McGarry, Ben Monder, Alan Pasqua,, Bob Sheppard, Walter Smith III, Mark Turner and Ben Wendel. Jason is also a member of the esteemed Los Angeles Jazz Quartet alongside Larry Koonse, Chuck Manning, and Darek Oles. ⁣⁣
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Jason co-leads several enduringly popular original bands as well, including JoE-LeSs ShoE with Jamie Rosenn and Matt Otto, The Ithaca Trio with Adam Benjamin and Storm Nilson, The Ornery Coleman Trio with Joe Bagg and Leonard Thompson, and Go Shlomo! with Adam Benjamin.⁣⁣
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In 2017, Jason launched his most creative and ambitious endeavor to date, The Jason Harnell Solo Drum Experience. Jason's live solo drum concerts are consistently sold out, multi media events that tantalize the senses and explore rhythm, sight and sound in a completely unique and personal way. The live JH Solo Drum Experience has been called "super inspiring", "entertaining", "musically interesting" and quite often, "funny" (in a good way!) Jason's critically acclaimed debut solo album, "TOTAL HARNAGE" was released in May, 2019 on Fboo Records. His much anticipated second solo album, "HARNOLOGY" was just released in December, 2023.⁣⁣
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For over two decades, Jason has held a monthly residency at the iconic Baked Potato jazz club in Studio City, CA. Over time, his performances have gained immense popularity, consistently selling out whenever Harnell and his bandmates take the stage. Thanks to Jason's extensive network of world-class musicians, he is able to arrange for a different band to grace the stage at The Baked Potato each month.
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Jeff Ferguson

Jeff Siegel

Drummer Jeff "Siege" Siegel is a veteran of the New York Jazz Scene and has worked with a virtual "who's who" of artists. A member of the Sir Roland Hanna Trio from 1994-'99, Siegel's diverse career has also allowed him to share the concert stage, recording studio - or both with legendary artists such as Ron Carter, Kenny Burrell, Jack DeJohnette, Benny Golson, Frank Foster, Shiela Jordan, Helen Merrill, Mose Allison and many more. He has also performed and recorded with contemporaries such as Dave Douglas, Stefon Harris, Kurt Elling, Ravi Coltrane, Ryan Kisor, Steve Turre, Arthur Rhames and John Esposito. He has worked in the avant garde world as well with Wadada Leo Smith, Baikida Carroll and others. Composer + Educator "His playing is always tasteful whether it be in forceful, intense situations or in quiet, supporting roles

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Ofri Nehemya

Born: January 10, 1994

Israeli drummer Ofri Nehemya, has marked himself as one of the most prominent Israeli drummers in the global jazz scene, collaborating with world wide known artists including Avishai Cohen (bass), Ben Wendel, Shai Maestro, Omer Avital, Aaron Goldberg, Avishai Cohen (trumpet), Gilad Hekselman, Eli Degibri and many others.

Ofri was born on January 10th, 1994 in Givatayim, Israel, to a musical family; his father is a drummer and his mother is a singer. Since a very young age, when music was all around, Ofri exposed to different kinds of music including Rock, Pop, Fusion and more. Around the age of 3, he picked up the drumsticks for the first time, playing simple grooves only a few months later

Louis Tsamous

Loiuis Tsamous began playing the drums at age 10 and later graduated from The Ohio State University with a BA in 1982. He has since become one of the most versatile and active musicians in America. He has toured Europe, Asia and the Caribbean and has recorded and performed with jazz artists Stanley Turrentine, Etta Jones, Jimmy McGriff, Dr. Lonnie Smith, David “Fathead” Newman, Joey DeFrancesco and Kevin Mahogany among others.He recently toured the United States and Europe with jazz guitar legend Pat Martino.In addition to performing with various groups in the Midwest, Louis has done clinics at many high schools and universities across the country

Darrifourcq

Born: July 4, 1979

Born in 1979 in Orthez, he was first trained as a classical music percussionist. At the age of 15, he finally choosed to play drums and made his stage entry in a rock band. He discovered jazz music only later on, when he had a chance to play with Francis Lassus, Abdu Salim, Jacky Bérécochea… When he met Daniel Humair, he definately choosed to become a professionnal musician: he settled down in Toulouse and won his jazz diploma in the conservatory. In 2003, he created his own combo, «L’Egotiste Sorel» with wich he wrote and produced his first album («Vie de Henry Brulard» -Aljama Records- named after Stendhal’s novel) In 2004 is a new milestone: the creation of the Emile Parisien quartet

Julian Sartorius

The beat has always been the defining element in the life of Julian Sartorius. Born in Thun (Switzerland), he began his first drum lessons at the age of five. With his rhythms pushing the boundaries of new music, hip-hop and a unique form of abstract electronica, Sartorius reveals the endless possibilities and range of his instruments. He often prepares his drums, works with unusual, unprocessed acoustic sounds and develops, beat by beat, an unheard environment of sound. Julian Sartorius was taught by musicians such as Fabian Kuratli, Pierre Favre and Norbert Pfammatter at the Jazz Schools in Bern and Lucerne

Russ Helm

Born: November 3, 1973

Russ Helm was born in Roanoke Virginia and began playing drums at the age of 9. His initial inspiration came from the popular rock music of the time, however, with guidance and influence, especially from his father, he began to take an interest in jazz drummers such as Buddy Rich and Max Roach. After graduating high school Russ attended VCU studying under Doug Richards, Scott Taylor, and Howard Curtis. While in college at VCU Russ was able to play in several small ensembles and both large bands (VCU's Jazz Orchestra I & II). During this time Russ also earned a scholarship to study at the Festival At Sandpoint with Gunther Schuller and Victor Lewis

Enrico Quaranta

Enrico Quaranta intraprendente batterista del panorama musicale partenopeo;Collaborazioni con Enzo Avitabile,Loredana Bertè,James Senese, Enzo Gragnaniello,Audio 2, Nello Daniele ed altri. Nel 1989/92 entra far parte della band di Enzo Avitabile dove ha avuto la possibilità di allargare ulteriormente i suoi orizzonti musicali verso generi come : Afromusic , Funkymusic and Soulmusic,partecipando a numerosi concerti tra Festival ed eventi live in tutta Italia.Nello stesso periodo collabora al disco di Enzo Avitabile "Stella dissidente". 1990 Tour all’Estero con Enzo Avitabile si esibiscono in Tunisia nell’ anfiteatro di Cartagine raggiungendo un successo strepitoso. 1994/97 entrò a far parte della band di Loredana Bertè insieme a Luca Rustici, Gae Diodato e Pino Ciccarelli, avendo la possibilità di sviluppare ulteriormente gli orizzonti musicali nel mondo del Pop-Rock collaborando ai vari Live come il “Tour Bertex” e tanti altri in Italia e all’Estero spesso con riprese televisive come per il Live del 1994 a Bellinzona tenuto per la televisione Svizzera- Italiana con la partecipazione di Aida Cooper ,nel frattempo si esibisce anche in altri eventi live con una propria band i “Soul River”. 1998 /2000 ha collaborato al live dei "Tawa" una Band Argentina. 2000 al 2003 suona con James Senese e nel 2004 collabora con James Senese ed Enzo Gragnaniello nel progetto"Tribù e Passione" esibendosi in vari live