Results for "Fusion"

Daniel Garbin

Born: March 10

The interwoven realms of mathematics, music, and photography unveil a multitude of connections. Far from claiming completeness on this complex matter, the narrative below aims to shed some light on these associations, drawing from Daniel's personal experiences. Daniel, a mathematician by profession, currently holds the position of associate professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Queensborough Community College, City University of New York.

Daniel's passion for geometry finds its roots in the meticulously crafted technical drawing notebooks of his grandfather, resembling works of art, which captivated his young eyes

Thomas Hutchings

Andrea Longato

Born: November 6, 1983

Andrea Longato is an established guitarist, composer, and producer whose career spans a wide range of musical genres and outlets. With over a decade of experience as a bandleader, Andrea has showcased his original music at countless venues and festivals across Europe and the US. His original music draws inspiration from notable instrumentalists such as Bill Frisell, Wayne Krantz, and Daniel Lanois, embodying a cross-genre aesthetic that is both contemplative and vibrant.

Andrea recently formed an exciting new trio with renowned musicians Rob Heath (Jim Campilongo, Justin Townes Earle) and Bryan Percivall (Verité, Britney Spears), performing his own compositions alongside unique renditions of pop and rock classics. His live performances are celebrated for their eclectic blend of influences and styles, all anchored by a commitment to improvisation and exploration that is quintessentially jazz. Andrea’s debut full-length album, “Thinking Heart,” is scheduled for release in January 2025.

Tenshi

Tenshi is a dynamic jazz fusion quartet based in Toronto, delivering a captivating blend of improvisation, groove, and artistry. The band features:

• May Akanuma on saxophone and flute, whose expressive melodies and intricate phrasing bring vibrant textures to the ensemble.
• Spencer Bridgwater, bassist and composer, whose intricate compositions and driving rhythms anchor Tenshi's sound.
• Ben Graffam on drums, whose rhythmic precision and creative energy propel the group’s performances.
• Alex Purcell on guitar, adding a lush harmonic palette and intricate solos that elevate the band's unique voice.

Joe Robson

Born: July, 1990

Kyle Beck

Born: August 27, 2001

Hello! I'm a freelance musician operating out of Western Pennsylvania. Currently on the work-week grind we all know and "love," I write percussion ensemble and steelband music, and (hopefully someday) play live jazz.

My primary instruments are drum set and vibraphone, and I also play bass guitar and am learning trumpet.

Charles Gordon

Volker Meitz

Berlin based pianist / keyboarder Volker Meitz is involved in several projects from Jazz to experimental or popular music. Due to his eclectic approach, Volker has always been hard to pigeon-hole to any one specific genre - but he actually likes it that way. Having started out composing chiptunes in the 8-bit computer scene, he went on to produce electronic club music incorporating jazz musicians in the 1990's, played in one of the first drum'n'bass live bands in Europe, was musical director of Sonar Kollektiv Orchester and recorded freely improvised, yet heavily processed music with Projekt Schwedt.
Today, his projects include SpaceKrautDubJazz band THE SHREDZ (w/ Eric Schaefer, John Dennis Renken, John Eckhardt), Free Imrov quartet KEMD (w/ Silke Eberhard, Almut Kühne, Yorgos Dimitriadis), SouljazzFusionStep combo GRAND COULOIR as well as duo and solo programs

Timotej Kotnik

Born: March 5, 1991

Hailing from the mountainous countryside of Slovenia, Timotej Kotnik weaves a tapestry of sound with his trumpet and exploratory compositions. His music can be characterized as a seamless blend of world music styles and strong influences from Miles Davis' jazz-rock fusion period. 

Beyond his unique projects, Kotnik's trumpet has echoed across stages throughout Europe and the Middle East through a variety of diverse collaborations. He has performed, toured and recorded with a wide array of prominent musicians including Victor Mendoza, Yoel Paez, Aziz Maraka, Souad Massi and Magos Herrera. He has also recorded and shared the stage with Perico Sambeat, Ivan “Melon” Lewis, Danilo Perez and Plena 79. Through every collaboration and musical tour, Kotnik has enriched his playing and composing with the influences of each musical adventure.

James Popik

With 20 years of professional experience as a musician, James Popik has met and developed high quality working relationships with many talented and creative people. Jazz, Acoustic, Funk, and Jamband.

Currently recording the "Sourland Symphony" an all acoustic all instrumental record inspired by and dedicated to the Sourland mountain, James plans a Spring '24 release. Influenced by guitarist as diverse as Wes Montgomery and Duane Allman, Popik eschews labels and genres. Always striving for the highest level of craft and deepest honesty in musical expression.