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Juanito Pascual

Born: July 26, 1973

Jonathan "Juanito" Pascual is acclaimed as one of the top flamenco guitarists on the international music scene. NPR has called him “one of the hottest flamenco guitarists in recent years” and Boston Globe describes him as a “flamenco phenom”. Born in Minneapolis, MN on July 26, 1973 Juanito is recognized in both Spain and the United States as a unique and creative voice with mesmerizing virtuosity, warm and evocative playing, and original compositional style. Juanito has performed in many of the best-known fine arts centers, clubs, and festivals in the United States, and abroad including the renowned Tanglewood Jazz Festival, Lincoln Center, the 92nd St

Pedro Velasco

Pedro Velasco is a London-based guitarist who specialises in improvised music. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, he began playing piano at age nine and, inspired by the Brazilian music he was surrounded by at home, picked up a guitar at age 12. Under the tutelage of renowned Portuguese guitarist Mario Delgado, he began turning to the sounds of jazz and improvised music. He moved to London in 2003 to study at Middlesex University with Nicki Isles, Chris Batchelor and Stuart Hall and in 2007 he graduated with a first-class honours degree in Music (Jazz Performance). He now performs not only on guitar, but on other string instruments as well, including double bass, portuguese guitar and oud, playing prolifically across London and the UK, and he’s also toured Europe with the free-improv group, Splatter

Diego Figueiredo

With a variety of work already released, Diego is doing shows on the most important stages around the world enchanting and charming the public wherever he goes with his unique touch. Diego Figueiredo was born in Franca, Brazil, in 1980, and at the age of 4, he used to strike poses carrying his small guitar. At six, he got a mandolin, which was kept in a very special place in his house. Diego played many instruments before choosing the electric guitar when he was twelve, playing in theaters and local pubs, revealing the great art of improvising and harmonizing. At 15, he conquered theaters and nightclubs in many different Brazilian states, playing solo or with renowned musicians. For some years he joined different bands, like Banda Gênese and Squema Seis from Brasília, where he lived for a while. He has studied classical guitar, Brazilian Popular Music and jazz in conservatories in Franca, Ribeirão Preto and Tatuí. In 1999, he won first place in a contest in South America, when he was awarded a scholarship to study at Berklee College of Music, and when he got all judges amazed with his particular style. In June 2001, Diego Figueiredo conquered second place in VISA Prize of Instrumental Brazilian Popular Music, receiving high praise from the judges. He was finalist for the ICATU HARTFORD Prize in Rio de Janeiro and was praised by the judges. Nowadays he accompanies the singer and songwriter Belchior in tours around Brazil and abroad

Nick Nihil

Born: September 28, 1984

'St. Annie' is the ferocious solo debut of Sad Face guitarist/songwriter Nick Nihil. Through dream logic, the album unfolds a tale of the destructive nature of the ego. Featuring Tim Mendonsa (Sad Face), Neil Welch (Bad Luck, Tables & Chairs record label), Chris Icasiano (Bad Luck, Tables and Chairs), Nihil combines experimental jazz, noise, and rock into an ambitious and fevered work. Guest appearances by Mary Lambert (Seattle Poetry Slam Champion), and Kelly Young.

Mark Lettieri

Mark Lettieri is a guitarist, composer, producer, and instructor based in Fort Worth, TX. Proficient in a multitude of styles, he records and performs in virtually every genre of popular music with both independent and major-label artists. He also composes and produces original instrumental music under his own name. Born in the San Francisco Bay Area, Lettieri came to Texas via Texas Christian University (TCU), studying advertising and public relations, and competing in track and field. A passionate guitarist since middle school, he began his music career in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area upon graduating from TCU. Playing in the vibrant Metroplex gospel and R&B scene led Lettieri to join jazz/world group Snarky Puppy in 2008, where he contributes as guitarist, as well as arranger and composer

Chris McQueen

Chris McQueen has been playing, writing, and recording music since 1994. He plays guitar in the 3-time Grammy winning band Snarky Puppy, as well as the gritty instrumental quartet Forq, and world music group Bokanté. He has also worked as sideman for Lizz Wright, Banda Magda, Lucy Woodward, Nikka Costa, Myron Butler & Levi, Alejandro Escovedo, and other artists in Texas and New York. He has been featured in several rock musicals over the last decade, most recently David Bowie’s Lazarus at New York Theatre Workshop (featuring Michael C. Hall) and The Rocky Horror Show at The Dallas Theater Center

Randal V. Wilson

Out of Detroit's wealth of musicians emerges Randal "Velvet" Wilson, Guitarist/ Producer/ Songwriter and Voice Actor. Randal divides his time performing, recording, touring, and serving as Musical Director for many local and national recording artists. Randal has had the pleasure of recording with Michael Powell, Partners in Praise, Guy Ensley, Al Turner, Gayelynn McKinney, Inohs Sivad, David Ivey, Ernest Lee & The Spirit of David, Straight Gate's "Faith in The House", LaShell Griffin, L Renee, Phoenix, Zanye', Word of Faith, The Street Jazz Cartel and many others. He has also been blessed to share the stage and perform with Earth, Wind & Fire, Brian McKnight, Babyface, Musiq Soulchild, George Benson, Layla Hathaway, Ledisi, Joe Sample, CeCe Winans, Amp Fiddler, Natalie Cole, Jeffrey Osborne, Dave Koz, Gerald Albright, Richard Elliot, Mindi Abair, The Dramatics, The Commodores, Michael Franks, Kem, Ruben Studdard, Fred Hammond, Impromp2, Angela Winbush, T.D

Jesse Harris

Originally from New York City, Jesse Harris is a Grammy Award winning songwriter, singer, guitarist and producer of artists from all over the world. He began making records in the mid 90s with Once Blue (EMI Records), his first group and first experience writing for another singer. Since then he has worked with dozens of artists and released 14 albums under his own name. His latest album, Aquarelle, recorded in Lisbon, was released in 2018. In 2003 Harris received the Grammy Award for Song Of The Year for Norah Jones’ breakout hit “Don’t Know Why,” from her debut album, Come Away With Me, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide

Fabio Nunziata

Born: April 9, 1980

Studied with Maestro Bruno benvenuto and guitarist Antonio Onorato, then studied withjazz pianist Francesco Nastro and Pietro Condorelli. He also participated in numerous master classes (Berklee College of Music 1998, Siena Jazz 2000) and workshops with musicians such as Jim Hall and Ralph Towner. In 2008 he received his degree in jazz and improvised music at the Conservatorio San Pietro a Majella in Naples. Recording 2003: Walking Time Use, Waiting, recorded in New York in collaboration with Joseph Lepore on bass, Ryan Wever on piano and Jason Brown on drums. 2006: Stuff published by Philology, with Fabrizio Bosso on trumpet. 2007: Teano jazz factory, collection of the prestigious jazz festivals. 2011:"enjoy your trip", first recording as leader, with Jerry Popolo on sax He has worked with: Fabrizio Bosso,Giulio Martino, Jerry Popolo, Joseph Lepore, Aldo Vigorito, Polo Recchia, Victorio Pepe, Daniele Tittarelli, Ron Seguin, Andrea Nunzi, Jason Brown,Giuseppe La Pusata and several others. He lives in Rome and performed in major jazz clubs (Alexanderplatz, Gregory's, Charity)

Chris Flaherty

Born: March 17, 1987