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Antonio Floris

Born: April, 1993

Antonio Floris is a guitarist, composer, and improviser from Sardinia, currently based in Rome.

Born in Mogoro (OR) in 1993, Antonio began playing the alto Eb flugelhorn, trumpet, and percussion at the Banda Musicale Mogorese when he was eight years old.

He fell in love with the guitar at fourteen, and at eighteen he began studying jazz guitar with Maestro Massimo Ferra.

He earned his bachelor’s degree cum laude from the Conservatorio “F. Venezze” in Rovigo in 2016, and his master’s degree cum laude from the Conservatorio “Santa Cecilia” in Rome in 2019.

Greg Chako

Born: June 12, 1958

Greg Chako – Jazz Guitarist, Composer, and Bandleader

Cincinnati-born guitarist Greg Chako has spent over four decades performing, recording, and promoting jazz across the globe. A Berklee College of Music graduate, Chako has played with legends including Junior Cook, Curtis Fuller, Richie Cole, Herb Ellis, Jimmy Raney, and Delfeayo Marsalis. His career has taken him from the jazz clubs of Hong Kong and Singapore to festivals and concert halls throughout Asia, Europe, and the United States.

As a bandleader, Chako has released many acclaimed live and studio albums, ranging from swinging trios to horn-driven ensembles and intricate solo guitar works. His recordings — praised for their warm tone, lyrical phrasing, and inventive arrangements — have earned spots on the JazzWeek, CMJ, and RMR charts. Critics have described his playing as “muscular sound wrapped in gloves of velvet” (Jazz Journal) and “a wonderful showcase” (Just Jazz Guitar).

Juanjo López

Born: August 30, 1975

Juanjo López is a Mexican guitarist, composer, and educator whose work blends spiritual depth with musical exploration. With over two decades of experience in performance and recording, he has collaborated with renowned artists such as Iraida Noriega, Armando Manzanero, Eddie Gómez, and Kenny Werner. His music draws from a rich tapestry of influences—Jazz, Rock, and Latin American folk traditions—resulting in a sound that is both intimate and expansive.

He holds a Master's degree in Jazz Performance from Northern Illinois University, where he studied under acclaimed guitarist Bobby Broom

Joaquín Lombardo

Born: February 12, 2002

Joaquín Lombardo es un guitarrista y compositor de jazz argentino. Nacido en Buenos Aires en 2002, comenzó a tocar la guitarra a los 6 años y a tomar clases formales a los 7. A los 16, decidió dedicarse seriamente al jazz. En 2021, se matriculó en el programa de Técnico Superior de Jazz del Conservatorio Juan Manuel de Falla, donde continuó su formación musical.

En 2024, se unió a la banda del contrabajista y al compositor Flavio Romero