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Groove

By Gustavo Dantas Magnani

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2026

Mister Groove Trio

Mister Groove Trio Bio

An accountant, a spinal surgeon, and an actor walk into bar…off from their day jobs and armed with their instruments, they have been separately searching for that elusive figure, Mister Groove. All musicians have heard of him, few have actually seen him. For Mister Groove only shows himself when the music is at its most head nodding, finger snapping, stank-face-making peak. Each of our three protagonists have been on this solo quest for some years but have now decided to join forces in their search for Mister Groove, bonding over their shared love of such artists like Miles Davis, John Coltrane, D’Angelo, Biggie Smalls, OutKast and the Folk Music of Planet Earth.

Dan Fiori

Born: March 13

Dan Fiori has played piano for most of his life. His earliest influence was his first jazz piano teacher, Laurie Altman. At Brown University and Berklee College of Music, he studied with Joanne Brackeen, Frank Carlberg, Ed Tomassi, Greg Hopkins, and Herb Pomeroy. Dan draws inspiration from these dynamic teachers, his family, and the support of his wife, Margery, and his children, Eli and Alma.

Nadav Peled

Born: January 17, 1988

Nadav Peled is a guitarist and composer whose music blends elements of jazz, soul, R&B, funk, and various other styles. He has carefully crafted his musical style and curated his artistic exploration into a successful music career.

His debut album- Anbessa Orchestra was dedicated to combining elements of Ethiopian music with a dose of American jazz. Anbessa Orchestra is an innovative project with a high acclaim and an integral part of New York’s groove scene.

His music has been featured in commercial campaigns for Coca-Cola and United Airlines, he has also contributed and recorded music for Apple TV’s, Lady in The Lake working with acclaimed musical producer Bekon (Kendrick Lamar/ Hozier).

David Najera Gonzalez

Born: June 27, 1998

David Najera Gonzalez is a Mexican drummer, composer and educator currently based in NYC. In 2017, at the age of 19, he moved to NYC to pursuei a career in music performance. He got a Bachelor's degree from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and a Master's from Queens College. He was mentored by world class musicians such as Dennis Mackrel, Eric McPherson and Antonio Hart. David released his first project as a bandleader, Patos, in February 2024. The song “Give It a Chance” was featured as Song Of The Day in All About Jazz online magazine. The 8 piece band got extensive radio play at stations in Mexico: Horizonte Jazz FM, Radio IPN and Jalisco Radio

Josh Warren

Born: March 6, 2004

Rooted in the jazz tradition but drawing influences from all over the map, Josh Warren is an award-winning Canadian bassist, composer, and arranger originally hailing from Victoria, BC. Since moving to Toronto to study with Canada’s finest, he’s shared the stage and recorded with a plethora of Grammy-nominated and JUNO award-winning musicians (including Ingrid Jensen, Jeremy Ledbetter, Rich Brown, Allison Au, and Joaquin Nunez) and performed all across the country, playing at iconic venues and major festivals from coast to coast. 

His debut album “The Path”  (engineered and mixed by JUNO award-winner Patric McGroarty) will be out everywhere on August 22nd, 2026, and features an award-winning cast of young lions on the Canadian jazz scene, and blends the jazz tradition with shades of Pat Metheny, Stevie Wonder and Snarky Puppy

Marcel Vallès

Marcel Vallès is a Barcelona-based guitarist, composer and producer blending jazz with Brazilian and global influences. His musical language was shaped through a period of immersion in South America, with a strong focus on rhythm and melodic lyricism.

He maintains an ongoing collaboration with Mirla Riomar, producing her work and performing internationally, and has also collaborated with artists such as Omar Sosa, Letieres Leite and Julito Padrón.

His debut album Boas Lembranças, recorded in duo with Steve Shehan, features original compositions and an intimate dialogue between guitar and percussion.

Mike Bruzzese

Born: October 31, 1996

An active figure in Montreal’s vibrant music scene, Mike performs regularly both as a bandleader and a sideman. He has also appeared at prominent jazz venues across Canada. His performance and recording credits include collaborations with acclaimed artists such as Louis Hayes, Lenny White, Ben Solomon, Davis Whitfield, Miki Yamanaka, Emilio Modeste, Adam Arruda, Terry Clarke, André White, Kevin Dean, Ira Coleman, Caity Gyorgy, and Laura Anglade, among many others.

Mike assembled a talented quartet for his debut album, Even When I’m Dreaming. It features Gentiane MG, Ira Coleman on bass, Michel Lambert on drums, and special guest vocalist Caity Gyorgy. Through this project, Mike continues to find new ways to bring his music to life.

Jack West

Born: October 20, 1968

A prolific musician, composer and bandleader, Jack West is a singular guitarist with an immediately recognizable sound. His early career saw the release six albums that received widespread critical acclaim, and included steady performances at leading festivals and venues including SXSW, Atlanta Jazz Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, and The Freight in Berkeley. In parallel with his music career, West is also an inventor and has patented various new musical instruments and solar technologies, pursuits that have born impressive fruit. Jack has recently ramped up his musical output with multiple projects, including two new albums and supporting tour dates in early 2026.

Erez Aviram

The Erez Aviram Ensemble is a unique group consisting of eight versatile musicians from New York City led by composer and pianist Erez Aviram. The ensemble, combining traditional orchestral instruments with a powerful rhythm and horn sections, creates a bridge between the written and the improvised, skipping flawlessly between genres and modes to produce intellectual and emotive music.

Since its inception, the ensemble has become a rising force in the chamber jazz scene, performing in New York City.
Following the recording and filming of their debut EP, the ensemble delivered a sold-out performance at the 2023 Rochester Jazz Festival, and were picked to perform at Chamber Music America's Showcase in Times Square, NYC on January 2024.