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Big Rude Jake

Born: March 1, 1963

Big Rude Jake was a songwriter and musician, and a kind of legend on the Canadian music scene.

His passion for classic Americana and his talent for writing compelling lyrics resulted in powerful, highly original albums for a loyal fan base around the world.

As a craftsman of song, Jake was favorably compared to Ry Cooder, thanks to the deft way in which he experimented with a number of styles, mixing blues, ragtime, jump, jazz and rock together.  As a lyricist, Jake was aligned with such noted luminaries as Noel Coward, Jaques Brell, Berthold Brecht, Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits. Some suggested that his voice is reminiscent of Willie Nelson when he’s crooning, and Howlin’ Wolf when he’s shouting, which is often.

Nir Felder

Called “the next big jazz guitarist” by NPR, Nir Felder is a new voice in instrumental music. Equally adept across a wide range of genres, inspired by icons from John Coltrane to voodoo chile Jimi Hendrix, Felder has forged a unique and highly recognizable sound at a young age and quickly become one of New York City’s most highly sought after musicians as both a solo artist and as a sideman. He has performed with, among others, Chaka Khan, Diana Krall, John Mayer, Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington (with whom he recorded the Grammy-winning “Money Jungle”), Vijay Iyer, Jack DeJohnette, Meshell Ndegeocello, the New York City Opera, Dianne Reeves, Joe Lovano, Snarky Puppy, Bobby McFerrin and Lizz Wright, at venues including Radio City Music Hall and the Village Vanguard and on major national televised programs including the NBC Christmas Special

Álvaro Kapaz

Born: July 31, 1981

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Aaron Dugan

Born: June 20, 1977

Aaron Dugan (me) is/am a human animal organism guitarist composer looker at things eater of foods frowner of bad weather sometimes enjoyer of nice weather most times. I grew up in Northeast Philadelphia, later moving to Willow Grove, PA. I attended Bucks County Community College for music in 1997. I studied Jazz Improvisation and Composition/fundameltals with Ben Schacter and Jon Sheridan. In 1998 I attended the New School for Social Research Jazz and Contemporary Music program in New York City. I studied with George Garzone, Steve Cardenas, Ritchie Beirach, , Vic Juris, and Peter Bernstein. Since graduation I have been fortunate enough to make a living playing music

Ross Kennedy

Born: July 21, 1986

Jazz guitarist since mid high school years to present, undertook advanced training by legendary guitarist wayne mcintosh and I am now 3/4 of the way through my audio engineering course at School Of Audio engineering.

Agoston Reiner,Jr.

Born: February 12, 1975

Hungarian jazz guitarist/composer.

David Lighton

Born: April 5, 1988

David Lighton is a jazz guitarist, jazz writer, and graduate student in international affairs.

Shaun Mahoney

Born: September 19, 1981

Shaun Mahoney began studying music at eight years old. He took piano lessons for four years before switching to the guitar. During high school, after attending summer music camps, he decided to study jazz guitar at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Upon graduation, Shaun stayed in Wilmington, NC working as a music teacher and performer for four years. He moved to New Jersey in 2008 and continued to work as a teacher and performer. In 2010 Shaun received a masters degree in jazz studies from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

Hannes Riepler

Since arriving in London (via studies in Amsterdam) in 2006 Austrian-born guitarist Hannes Riepler has become an integral part of the London jazz scene. Passionate about forging new musical friendships and creating performing opportunities he established the Vortex Downstairs Jazz Night held every Sunday at the renowned Vortex Jazz Club. This weekly gig has attracted international attention not only for the incredibly high standard of music making but also as the place to “hang” for jazz musicians not just from London but any jazz musician passing through the capitol. One of these nights featured a set including New York saxophonist Chris Cheek and London based drummer James Maddren with bassist Oli Hayhust sitting-in

Bob Ross

Born: April 24, 1985

My career in music began when I was 11 years old. I started playing trumpet and continued for 7 years. I began playing guitar at 14 and have been playing for 12 years. In 2008 I graduated from Morehead State University with a Bachelor of Music and in 2010 from The University Of The Arts in Philadelphia, PA, with a Masters degree in Jazz Studies. I have had the opportunity of studying under several great teachers including Ray Ross, Glenn Ginn, Gordon Towell, Steven Snyder, Tom Giacabetti, Mike Kennedy, Ben Schachter, Don Glanden, Richard Lawn, Jimmy Bruno, and Pat Martino. After finishing college I moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, and began performing as a solo jazz guitarist