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Lorenzo Petrocca

Born: February 18, 1964

Lorenzo Petrocca, born in 1964 at Crotone/southern Italy, came to Germany in 1979 as an emigrant with his family. He mastered the big changes of the two cultures and the loss of everything familiar to him by the boxing - a sport he already practised in Italy before. In 1981 he succeeded in being the Champion of Wuerttemberg in his weight class.From 1982 on he showed his first musical interests. At that time he was already 18 years old. And so he bought his first electric guitar. Soon after that he already played with Italian dance bands, from 1986 on within soul and funk bands among American soldiers. The Jazz he finally discovered in 1989 when he was already 25 years.Today Lorenzo can be heard with his new Band "Italian Organ Trio" together with Alberto Marsico and Tommy Bradascio, his "Lorenzo Petrocca Organ Trio" and his Quartet all over Germany and more and more in his home country Italy as well as in many European countries. Lorenzo Petrocca is also a demanded sideman, for example as a member of Ulla Haesen Band, Anne Czichowsky Trio, Max De Aloe Quartet, Barbara Bürkles Swingin' Woods , We remember Charles Swing Band, and also the "Olymp ALL STARS".In July 1998, he succeeded at the International Band Contest in Vienne-France as the second best band of the contest.In April 2001, he received the Honorary Citizenship of the City of New Orleans after a one week tour through Lousiana/USA.2011 winner of "Archtop-Germany CD des Jahres 2011" with his original composition CD "My Music" as BEST Jazz-guitar CD in Germany. Recently he released his first Solo Album "My Foolish Heart", which has been nominated for the "Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik".

Idan Morim

Born: March 10, 1990

Idan Morim is an Israeli born, Brooklyn based guitarist and composer. He attended the The Tel-Aviv conservatorium and served as a guitarist and arranger in the IDF (Israeli Defence Forces) have been already working professionally since his teens. After establishing himself as an in-demand guitarist in Israel and while gravitating more towards Jazz/improvised music Idan relocated to New York where he finished his bachelor's degree at the New School For Jazz. After relocating to Brooklyn Idan became active amongst the Rock, Jazz and improvised music scene. Idan is currently involved with leading his project I.M, performing weekly around New York, as well as producing, performing and composing for other artists.

Nicolas Parent

He started music at the age of 5 by learning Viola and switched to guitar at 13. He graduated from MAI (Nancy), American School of Modern Music (Paris, France), and Jazz Conservatory. He notably studied with Michel Pérez, Gérard Curbillon, Philippe Macé, Peter Giron, Mike O ’Neil… Played and recorded with many formations : Deer (Folk),Le Mystère de la Grande Seinpresse (Musical Tale), Miroda (Fado), French Delight (vocal 4tet), Open- Road (Country), Cosmic 4tet (Fusion), Formol (Electro), M. Cassila (Pop-Jazz), Sofia Nilson (Jazz), Garwall (Metal), Cate Petit- Etienne M'Bappé - (Bossa)… Scenic References : Jazz at St Germain- des-Prés, Jazz en Baie, Sunset-Sunside, Baiser Salé, Quai-Jazz Festival, L’Européen, Babilo, Improviste, L'Onde, Ciné-Concert, Halle Freysinet, Afordable- Art-Fair, Eiffel-Tower (Paris)… He has the unquenchable desire to constantly refine his sense of aesthetic

Hiroshi Fukutomi

Born: 1982

Guitarist and composer Hiroshi Fukutomi was born in Osaka (Japan). He started playing the guitar at the age of 14. After graduating from high school, he entered Koyo Conservatory in Kobe, where he began to study jazz and classical guitar. In 2003, he received a scholarship from Berklee College of Music (Boston), and subsequently entered the school in the fall of 2004. At Berklee, Hiroshi studied under the tuition of Jon Damian, Bret Willmott, Bruce Saunders, Hal Crook, Joe Lovano, George Garzone, Dave Santoro and many other teachers. In 2006, he was awarded the Guitar Department Achievement Award

The Band TNT

The Band TNT featuring Janelle is made up of Tim Stafford (Guitar/Sax/Vocals), Nevin White (Bass/Vocals), Tim Howard (Drums/Vocals), and Janelle Woodyard (Lead vocal). Tim Stafford has shared the stage with artists such as Huey Lewis, Kenny Loggins, Night Ranger, The Allman Brothers, and many more. He is a published composer and continues to write music today. Tim teaches vocals, woodwinds, guitar, bass and piano on a daily basis. Kevin White's four-string prowess stems from more than 40 plus years of playing experience and a wide mix of appreciation for several music genres. He has had the privilege of performing with many fine musicians including longtime John Mellencamp drummer Kenny Aronoff and jazz great Billy Cobham

Jakstoni Dias

Born: June 28, 1967

Silent King better known as Jakstoni Dias is a finger picking Brazilian jazz fusionist.He plays fast guitar,bass,and percussion with speed and precise improvisational style.The way to explain his music is improvised experimental free avant garde jazz music. The Brazilian culture that Jakstoni grew up in is largely influenced by music of the African slaves. They brought Capoeira,Cadomble ache,Frevo,Fulia,Samba,and many more.All of this music has strong percussion beat.Growing up in Brazil Jakstoni sang and played percussion instruments in church.He taught himself how to play guitar and bass which made it easier for him to play 12 string guitars and basses of all kinds fretted and frettless.His brother A.W

Christian Frank

Born: January 8, 1970

Christian Frank began his musical career in Århus City and has been an integral part the Copenhagen jazz community since he graduated from the Royal Academy of Music. Christian has performed at almost any jazz club and blues club in Denmark, and has recorded with singer Franck White and with his own quartet. Since 2010 he has toured and recorded with the latvian saxophonist, Deniss Pashkevich. His lates CD is with the trio ”The Bridge” from 2013. He has played with artists like the swedish pianist and composer, Lars Jansson, and is regularly heard with the danish upcomming saxophonist, Jan Harbeck

Seu Jorge

Born: June 8, 1970

Jorge Mário da Silva was born in 1970 in Belford Roxo, in the Metropolitan Area of Rio de Janeiro, and from an early age he knew he wanted to be a musician. He worked several jobs from the age of 10 onwards, was a regular at balls and Samba gatherings in Rio, and started out young singing at clubs. He left home at 19 and lived on the streets for a few years, where he had his first contact with theater. Discovered by clarinet player Paulo Moura, he auditioned for a musical and his life changed entirely ever since.  Seu Jorge (a nickname given by drummer and friend Marcelo Yuka) made his first mark as a professional musician in 1998: as a member of band Farofa Carioca, he released the album Moro no Brasil in Portugal, Japan and Brazil. In 2001 he released his first solo album, Samba Esporte Fino, produced by Mário Caldato and Seu Jorge, and mixed and mastered in Los Angeles by Mário Caldato

Eric Brazier

Born: September 12, 1959

Jazz guitarist for 40+ years

Robert Anthony Koral

Born: February 24, 1953

Co-leader of the band BLUE COMMOTION(with Zoë), Rob is originally from a blues background. He since made his name on the British jazz scene, having performed with Jim Mullen, Django Bates, Bill Bruford, Tim Garland, Dave O'Higgins, Ainsley Dunbar and Sue Hawker. He has appeared on television in The Old Grey Whistle Test, The James Whale Show and Good Morning Australia and in festivals in Brecon, the Isle of Wight, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Jersey and many more. Rob has been described as one of the most prolific writers of quality jazz songs with collaboration from vocalists Zoe Schwarz and Sue Hawker