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Leandros Pasias

Leandros Pasias was born in Thessaloniki. At the age of 10 he began piano lessons with his teacher Tasos Mantzaris at the conservatory Musicworkshop. Also he took classical harmony and jazz harmony lessons with Jiannis Angelakis at the Modern Conservatory of Thessaloniki.

At the age of 18 he continued his studies at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in the department of jazz piano with professors Karel Boehlee, Rob van Bavel, Hans Vroomans and classical piano lessons with Gert-Jan Vermeulen. Among others, he attended the workshop of the internationally renowned professor Arnold Dooyewerd. In Amsterdam took part in seminars with: Avishai Cohen Trio, Mike Clark, Dominique DiPiazza, Robin Eubanks, Panagiotis Andreou, Hilario Duran Trio, Enrico Pieranunzi, Dennis Mackrel, Miles Okazaki and Jeff Levenson.

Bruno Schorp

Since his graduation from CNSM in 2005, Bruno Schorp explored Jazz countries and trends from Paris to Kathmandu, playing in festivals and giving concerts in Europe and Asia. As a band leader, he was able to create and share rich emotional landscapes with his two albums, 'Eveil' and 'Into the World'. Inspiration flew from melodicists Jazz (and specifically Keith Jarret and Wayne Shorter), as well as more recent NY Jazz scene. As a sideman, Bruno played along with Jean-Pierre Como, Laurent de Wilde, André Ceccarelli, Mokhtar Samba, Eric Séva, Nelson Veras, Anne Paceo, Khalil Chahine, Matthieu Chazarenc, Christophe Panzani, Vincent Peirani, Pierre Perchaud, Rémi Vignolo, Léonardo Montana and many more.

Jackie Ryan

Jackie teamed with GRAMMY Award winner John Clayton to deliver her chart- topping CD "Listen Here" - a tour de force through a myriad of jazz idioms — from blues and gospel flavored jazz gems, to luscious love songs, a soaring Spanish ballad, a Gershwin classic, pulsating samba rhythms, an original with lyrics penned by GRAMMY/Oscar/Emmy Award winners — all culminating with the title track: a stunning duet with 3-time GRAMMY nominee Gerald Clayton.

"Those who hear her are the fortunate ones," writes Howard Mandel - president, Jazz Journalists Association; "An astonishing contralto voice," (DOWNBEAT), thrilling audiences across the globe with her powerful 3 & 1/2 octave range and her magnetic stage presence - and amassing, along the way, an impressive array of records (three back-to-back #1 CDs on JazzWeek's nationwide chart) and glowing reviews.

Her previous outing - a double CD, "DOOZY" - featured Cyrus Chestnut, Eric Alexander, Jeremy Pelt, Carl Allen, Ray Drummond and Romero Lubambo, garnered universal praise (4-Stars from both DOWNBEAT and AMG), and held the #1 position nationwide on JazzWeek's industry-standard chart for a record-breaking 7 solid weeks

DJ Galactic

Born: December 27, 1982

DJ Galactic is a French guitar player and composer of Electronic jazz music. He was firstly guitar player and composer in the acid jazz band « Eclyptics » he created with JC Ivala the singer in 2001. The band was touring mainly in Paris and its suburbs. DJ Galactic also has collaborated with many singers to create songs for movies, music album, and jingle projects. He became member of the French copyright society called SACEM in 2002 as a composer. DJ Galactic began to produce alone his music in 2003 under its nickname Rico with a CD (5songs): this CD was a melt of rap and electronic jazz music. Then he decided to focus only on instrumental music with few voice choruses. He released his first music album « Rebirth » in May 2005. This album contains real guitar, bass and keyboard with programmed drum loop. There are 12 songs originally created and produced by DJ Dalactic. Influenced by Saint Germain, Air, and Daft Punk, DJ Galactic creates his own universe, a melt of jazz, funk and rock music with an electronic background. Dj Galactic produced many songs: his experience with Eclyptics (funk music production) and as an Artist “Rico" (electro rap) shows a strong composer that is able to adapt to different situations by providing creative atmosphere. Dj Galactic is facing his Rebirth, a huge turn point in his artist life, and produced his first solo album (Electronic Jazz)

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Frankie Sorci

Born: April 22, 1949

Frankie started playing piano at the age of four, had his first group at the age of 13, and was considered a working professional at the age of 15. Frankie Played music with Gene Thorpe and the “Yellow Submarine”, and the guitar, keyboard, and drum trio placed in the battle of the bands at the California State Fair. Nightclubs were on the agenda by 18, and with the help of a penciled in moustache, he was able to gain entrance to most of the clubs in the Sacramento area. His First “Road Job” was at 19, playing the Dude Ranch at 29 Palms, California. Frankie had caught ROAD FEVER! By the age of 21, he had become a full time Road Musician, playing the Nevada circuit and staying on the road for the next 13 years

Dario Boente

Born: December 21, 1973

The term "crossover artist" can mean many things. In the case of Grammy and Latin Grammy Winner Argentinian born pianist and composer Dario Boente, it means a musician who is equally at home performing romantic Argentine and jazz compositions on a grand piano, as he is programming world-beat electronica. Dario's musical personality energetically bridges the Jazz-club and the Dance-club and is a direct outgrowth of his own life. Having been brought up in Argentina and Spain, immersed in the culture of tango and Jazz, he pursued his formal studies at Berklee School of Music (Boston), the Guildhall School of Music (London) and the New School Jazz and Contemporary Music Program (New York) and his social life in the music scene of New York, Madrid, and London. In the early ’90s, Boente toured the Euro circuit playing “Big Joe Turner” as his keyboard player and musical director, with pop band Imagination, with Spanish flamenco singer "Jose El Frances", making dance tracks, and performing in the major music festivals

Nery Kim

Born: September 6

Nery Kim is a South Korean pianist and composer who began playing piano at the age of six. She is known for her original compositions and harmonic sensibility in the jazz genre. Nery has performed as both a leader and sideman in a variety of jazz styles, and her talents have taken her around the world to places such as Indonesia, South Korea, China, Turkey, Central America, and the United States. She has worked with numerous musicians as a composer, arranger, pianist, and keyboardist on various albums. In 2021, Nery released her debut album, "PURPLE REFLECTION," featuring John Petitucci, Alex Sipiagin, Dayna Stephen, Alan Ferber, and Jonathan Pinson. 

King Heron

King Heron sprang from the friendship of three strong musical personalities who share a love of exploration, groove and improvisation. The Bristol trio was formed in 2021 after playing together under other guises and finding their feet within the city’s modern jazz scene. Their unapologetically different slant on the traditional guitar trio form takes cues from a wide spectrum of music - funk, jazz, R&B, soul, modern interpretations of jazz and electronic music all form part of their own distinct fusion sound. Their debut EP ‘Troika EP’ is set to be released in April 2022 following a launch gig at Bristol favourite venue The Gallimaufry

Marco Zanoli

Born: 1971

Marco Zanoli: Born in 1971 in Gallarate (Italy).

Started studying drums at the age of 15. Graduated at the Mozart College in Samarate (VA) in 1991 where he studied drums and percussions with Roberto Cavallo.

Following his graduation, continueshis studies with such masters as Elliot Zigmund, Gianni Cazzola, Ron Savage, Fabrizio Sferra, Ettore Fioravanti, Mauro Beggio. In addition to that, participates in a number of master classes and courses such as Berklee College Summer Schoolin Perugia, Siena Jazz and Sondrio Jazz.

In 1996, attracted by the art of improvisation, attends high profile Jazz Trio workshop led by Stefano Battaglia, Paolino Dalla Porta and Fabrizio Sferra. He has been a member of "THEATRUM" band of Stefano Battaglia from 2001 at 2008, performs  as a concert artist in a variety of styles ranging from traditional jazz through contemporary and avant-garde jazz to projects  of  improvised and experimental music.