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Tomas Janzon

Born: December 11

Tomas Janzon was born in Stockholm, Sweden. His musical quest started at the age of 7 playing the recorder. At 8 he began studying the cello and by 12 was performing with the chamber orchestra Collegium Musicum. His next pursuit and focus was the guitar. After studying at Musikhogskolan, The Royal School of Music in Stockholm he embarked on his professional career: touring, performing and recording in Sweden and northern Europe. Tomas also composed and recorded music for TV and films: "Vargavår" for national TV, the documentary "Kvinnor pa kontor", art-film "The King of Siam". Tomas arrived in Los Angeles to study with Joe Diorio at Musicians Institute/GIT, where he was awarded The Outstanding Player of the Year, and taught as an adjunct faculty member from 1995 to 2008

The Bernd Brothers

Born: December 26, 1966

Mike Varney: Guitar Player Magazine Says," An extremely versatile musician, Steve plays in a variety of styles, and displays an excellent vocabulary of Hot licks in his material that ranges from Fusion to Funk and Rock, with many intricate rhythm arrangements and strong melodic themes. These Guys are hot !!! Their fusion is remarkable !!! The Bernd Brothers is a blend of instrumental jazz, funk, rock and latin grooves, this integration of styles features smooth as well as sizzling guitars played by Stephen Bernd, serious funk and smooth growling fretless bass lines played by Bill Bernd, outstanding drums and percussion by seasoned performer Jeff Geyer and red hot keyboards By David Hicks.

The Frelix Project

Born: June 6, 1960

"These songs are from my life," says Wilfred 'Nenja' Frelix. "The reason it took me so long to write, play and produce this album is that I wanted to hear and feel the music. I wanted this album to be special and reflect where I am at in my life. I feel these songs have been worth the wait." It Could Happen, from The Frelix Project combines a smooth jazz sound with gospel and subtle urban hip-hop flavorings. What is amazing about It Could Happen is that Frelix wrote, arranged and played the entire album with limited assistance from a handful of guest musicians and vocalists. Like a good magician, he makes what he does seem effortless. It Could Happen reunites Frelix with several long time music associates including engineer Bernard Terry, who first worked with him in the early 80's when both were making a name for themselves in the music industry

Soren Reiff

Born: October 22, 1962

Reiff jr has worked as Musical Director for David Sanborn, Chaka Khan, Mark King and others.He has played/recorded with Michael Brecker, David Garfield, Randy Crawford, Tower of Power, Robert Palmer and many more.Reiff has been musical director on national TV for several years.

Spring 2004 Reiff released Reiffs Riffs - a book concerning improvisation on guitar

Summer 2004 Reiff jr played with David Garfield, Will Lee, Steve Ferrone & Alex Ligertwood. While they were together, this lineup recorded some new tracks for Reiff's next album.The 3'rd october they are playing again in Sophia, Bulgaria.

Struan Hellier

Steve Lesche

Born: November 21, 1981

Stephane Martini

Born: 1955

In 76 et 77, I travel to Rio; when my first album "Amazone" comes out in 87,

Steve Carter

Born: January 27, 1946

I taught guitar at Berklee College of Music for 25 years. I am currently performing around New England. My specialty is solo jazz guitar, but I also perform with duos and trios. I'm active as a teacher and clinician.

Sten Hostfalt

Born: December 14, 1962

Manifested in a four-decade innovative commitment to music, via exploration of the parameter of pitch, and self-invented instrumental techniques, contributing to the expansion of the vocabulary of the guitar, and to music of our time. Sten Höstfält (Hearst-felt) is a leading guitarist and composer working on the New York music scene of today. He performs with some of the most original, unique voices in modern music, and has been called highly exceptional by legendary icon of American Music Jimmy Giuffre, and virtuosic by musical innovator Joe Maneri (Jon Damian, Fresh Music, 2015)

Ronald Muldrow

In his teens Ronald heard Wes Montgomery playing "Canadian Sunset" on the radio, He was determined to follow in the footsteps of his idol. Subsequent influences on the guitar include Kenny Burrell, Grant Green, George Benson, Phil Upchurch and Roland Faulkner. Ronald has toured with the Staple Singers. 'Along the way he has had the opportunity to associate with such musicians as Willie Bobo, Les McCann, Dizzy Gillespie and Eddie Harris. Soon afterward he began touring with Eddie Harris, he was counted among such musicians as Rufus Reid, Bob Crowder and Billy James. After touring extensively with Eddie he went to work with Ronnie Laws