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George Christian Spanopoulos

Born: June 15, 1956

George Christian is a pro guitarist, composer, studio session musician, all guitars all styles: Fusion, Latin, Smooth Jazz, Jazz Rock. George was born in Greece, where he started studying classical guitar at age 10. He has performed in orchestras in Greece with famous composers, and his own Fusion band, "Flash Band." He moved to South Africa to study at Dave Brubeck College where he performed with famous Fusion artist Jeff Rush. A few years later he moved to America to study at Berklee College of Music, in Boston, MA. There he studied Jazz composition, arranging, re-harmonization, and performance, performing throughout his studies in a variety of bands of many musical styles

Santy Roque Medina

Born: July 25, 1957

Santy Roque Medina completed his music studies at the Real conservatorium of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Classical direction) 1976-1985, continuing on to studies at the Las palmas Jazz Academy Main Subject: Guitar and Harmony.During those years he played in different ensembles from Salsa to big bands, and also accompanied famous singers. In the years 1986-1987 he underwent formal instruction at the Dutch Hilversum Conservatorium by (Wim Overgauw). He moved to Madrid in 1987, to play with other musicians and to undergo new musical infuences as Jorge Pardo Group,Ruben Dantas Group,etc..and formed his own group Santy Roque Cuartet

Romero Lubambo

Born: 1955

In 1985, Romero Lubambo came to the United States, and brought with him a new sound in Brazilian jazz guitar. Romero's guitar playing unites the styles and rhythms of his native Brazilian musical heritage with his fluency in the American jazz tradition to form a distinctive new sound. From the cool, sophisticated rhythms of his native Brazil to hard bop, Romero is a guitarist who's comfortable in any musical setting. He is an uncommonly gifted soloist and musical improviser with a steady stream of unpredictably creative musical thoughts and the virtuosity to deliver them. After arriving in New York City, Romero quickly established himself as a "first call" session and touring guitarist who was in demand not only for his authentic Brazilian sound, but also for his command with a variety of styles. Lubambo has performed and recorded with many outstanding artists, including Dianne Reeves, Michael Brecker, Yo-Yo Ma, Kathleen Battle, Diana Krall, Herbie Mann, Wynton Marsalis, Gal Costa, Kurt Elling, Kenny Barron, Luciana Souza, Cyro Baptista, Sergio and Odair Assad, Ivan Lins, Grover Washington Jr., Vernon Reid, Flora Purim and Airto, Paquito D'Rivera, Harry Belafonte, Larry Coryell, Gato Barbieri, Leny Andrade, James Carter, Paula Robison, Dave Weckl, Jason Miles, and Cesar Camargo Mariano..

Michael-Louis Smith

Born: September 13, 1977

Michael-Louis Smith (b. September 13th, 1977) http://www.mlsmusic.com Jazz guitarist and composer Michael-Louis Smith’s modern straight-ahead sound was influenced by many jazz greats, but is firmly rooted in originality. His unique style will draw upon almost any genre in an effort to explore and expand the possibilities of the music. Michael moved to New York City area in 1999 to attend the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College where he studied with of many of today’s jazz luminaries. Since earning a Masters in Music in 2005 Smith resides in NYC and has continued to compose music for and tour regionally and nationally with the various ensembles he leads as a self-managed, independent artist.The most recent album "Portrait of MLS" has been described as a “propitious debut that announces the arrival of a seriously talented new kid on the block

Robin Williamson

Robin Williamson founder in the 60's of the influential Incredible String Band and the Merry Band of the 70's, has been a key figure at the forefront of the storytelling revival in Europe and America since the 80's. He has authored a number of books including The Craneskin Bag (re-telling and re-versifications of Celtic lore) and Celtic Bards, Celtic Druids (co-authored with R.J. Stewart). Robin is Honorary Chief Bard of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids.

Bernie Williams

Any baseball fan knows how Bernie Williams plays. The superstar New York Yankees center fielder has consistently flashed grace, passion, disciplined focus and a remarkably fluid sense of rhythm in feats both at the plate and in the field that have made him truly the heir in his role to no less than Hall of Famers Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle. Now music fans will know the same qualities. “The Journey Within,” Williams’ debut album, spotlights his impressive gifts as a guitarist and composer. Due July 15 from renowned GRP Records, it’s a set of shimmering instrumentals • seven original Williams compositions plus versions of Billy Joel’s “And So It Goes,” Kansas’ “Dust in the Wind” and Brazilian legend Baden Powell’s “Samba Novo.” The music taps his long love of salsa and blues as well as the classical training he received as a teen at the Escuela Libre de Musica High in his native San Juan, Puerto Rico, at the same time that he was drawing the attention of major league scouts as a local baseball sensation

Davy Mooney

Since last year's hurricane Katrina, New Orleans guitarist and vocalist Davy Mooney has had a very eventful musical life. In September of 2005 he was the only resident of Louisiana to participate in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Guitar Competition, performing with Teri Lyne Carrington, Chris Potter, Bob James, and James Genus before a panel of judges that included John Pizzarelli, Bill Frisell, Russell Malone, Pat Martino, and others. Mooney advanced to the finals of the competition and placed third overall, winning a $5000 scholarship. Mooney then made his way to New York, where he has been residing among a small community of displaced New Orleans jazz musicians in the Astoria area of Queens

Trey Gunn

In addition to his seven solo recordings, ten-string touch-guitarist, Trey Gunn has toured and recorded with King Crimson, David Sylvian, Vernon Reid, Brian Eno, Azam Ali, John Paul Jones, Robert Fripp, David Hykes of The Harmonic Choir, Matt Chamberlain and Punishment Farm. He currently working with KTU, his multi-dimensional group Quodia, and scoring a Russia film called Dead Daughters.

Matt Schlatter

Born: July 20, 1985

Matt, originally hailing from Marlton, NJ, has spent the last 5 years in Philadelphia working and teaching. Having graduated with highest honors from The University of the Arts, and holding a Bachelors of Music degree in Jazz Performance, Matt has studied with such noted musicians as Tom Giacabetti, Mike Quaile, Jonathan Kreisberg, Ron Kerber, Tony Micelli, and Micah Jones. He has been teaching Guitar and Bass guitar both privately and with music schools for over 5 years to students of all ages and ability levels. He has performed in a wide array of Philadelphia area venues, including Chris' Jazz Cafe, The Pyramid Club, Estia, The Caribou Cafe, Taipan, The Millcreek Tavern, The Fire, Crescent City, The Grape St

Michael Lydon

Born: September 14, 1942

I love music. We had a piano in my big Boston Irish family; my mother sang Handel, my father loved John McCormack. An aunt gave us the Benny Goodman’s Carnegie Hall LPs--I flipped for “Sing Sing Sing.” In high school I wore out my Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington records, but convinced I’d never learn to play jazz, I became a writer instead. “Hit the Road Jack” introduced me to Ray Charles in college. A girlfriend knew all of Chuck Berry’s lyrics, and a drummer pal took me down to Harlem’s Apollo Theater to dig James Brown. I panned the Beatles in my campus column, praising Martha and the Vandellas instead