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Phil Templer

Born: July 9, 1956

AXIOM BIO: Self-Evident Truth in both concept and application best describes the realization of the musical goals of brothers Peter Templer and Phil Templer. The road towards that realization has been one of many twists and turns often encountered by professional musicians striving to explore their own artistic expressions, while at the same time responding to the ever changing demands of both the national and international marketplace. ​Through AXIOM, Peter and Phil feel that they are indeed establishing their own special place on the contemporary music scene. When recently asked "What is AXIOM all about and what are you trying to say, musically speaking?" Peter responds, 'As the name implies, this is the self-evident truth in music forus! I grew up playing tunes by Jr

Otmaro Ruiz - Jimmy Branly - Jimmy Haslip

Grammy-nominated Pianist/Composer Otmaro Ruiz, Drummer Jimmy Branly and Bassist Jimmy Haslip team up together to create an incredible jazz trio album titled, "Elemental". For full bio on Otmaro Ruiz, Jimmy Branly and Jimmy Haslip visit: BlueCanoeRecords.com

Luca Pino

Luca Pino has been making the trek from his hometown of Long Beach, CA to Django in June for several years now and every year he shows up an even better, more seasoned player. He couldn’t get any nicer, so in that regard he hasn’t progressed at all. He first joined our teaching staff—winning rave reviews—in 2017 and we’re happy to have him back in that capacity again. Luca started playing Django-jazz with clarinetist Kale Stiles while they were still in high school. Now they, along with Gage Hulsey, make up the core members of Hedgehog Swing. Here’s a video clip of them in action, performing “Stardust.” Luca’s highlights from 2017 included taking the stage for the first time at Djangofest Northwest, with the Eric Vanderbilt All Stars

Eloy Gutz'

Born: November 2, 1952

Eloy has been a professional musician for several years. Playing several styles Eloy is able to cover from jazz to funk

Monique DeBose

Monique DeBose is an award-winning singer, activist and playwright. A leading vocal improvisationalist (having studied under Rhiannon and Joey Blake of the renowned Bobby McFerrin Voicestra), Monique has toured and entertained audiences throughout Europe, India and Asia, with the mission of helping people of all ages and cultures to transition beyond seeing in just “black” and “white” to seeing in full color. On August 28 2020, the date of so many pivotal moments in the civil rights movement, including the anniversary of Martin Luther-King’s “I have a Dream” speech, she released the powerful anthem Rally Call

Patrick Gleeson

Born: November 9, 1934

Patrick Gleeson (born November 9, 1934) is a musician, synthesizer pioneer, composer, producer and engineer, from California, USA. Gleeson began experimenting with electronic music in the mid-'60s at the San Francisco Tape Music Center using a Buchla synth and other devices. In 1968, "upon hearing Wendy Carlos' Switched-On Bach", he bought a Moog synthesizer and opened Different Fur Recording in San Francisco. which had its 50th anniversary in 2018. Gleeson has said, "It was just this little one room studio in the Mission but somehow it became an institution," responsible for many ground-breaking albums and film scores, including Herbie Hancock's Headhunters and Sextant, Brian Eno and David Byrne's My Life in the Bush of Ghosts and Apocalypse Now (where Gleeson led the team of synthesists that created the score)

Bruce Eliot Baker

Born: December 4, 1958

A fine jazz pianist and uniquely talented composer Bruce Baker has been making a stir in recent times. “I want to compose jazz riffs and vocal charts that people can sing and remember” says Bruce. Born, raised and resides in Los Angeles, Bruce grew up listening to jazz in the 60’s and 70’s while hanging out with his father (drummer Irwin Baker) which significantly influenced Bruce’s current composing styles. “There was no lack of ‘west and east coast jazz’ in our house” says Bruce, “and it’s had a significant effect on my writing.” Three years ago, Bruce formed his current group; The Bruce Baker Trio - the foundation of the Altered Presence Jazz Band; Bruce's guest performers are often changing, an Altered Presence to suite the needs of the compositions, the venue and the event. The trio exclusively performs his compositions, featuring bassist Michael Alvidrez and drummer Alex Smith (the grandson of Paul T

Amen Ra

Born: March 28, 1991

Amen Ra is a very Theatrical Artist, since Childhood, locally called - God of Pop. Amen is not only creating new Music and Films, but new Genre of Entertainment, what he called - Pop Mythology. It is like TOLKIEN WORLD, a full Package Experience, where he invites his Fans to experience epic Adventure.

Maiya O. Sykes

Born: January 19, 1970

Maiya Sykes is a classically trained vocalist, producer, vocal arranger and entrepreneur. She studied independently with Nina Simone and Betty Carter. After graduating from Yale University, she went on to further her musical education at The Musicians’ Institute. Maiya has provided back-up vocals for for The Black Eyed Peas, Macy Gray, Fantasia, Joss Stone, Michael Buble, Leona Lewis and Rita Ora. She was a featured backup singer for Macy Gray in her live show for more than five years. She recently provided backgrounds and was featured in the Oscar award winning film La La Land. As a recording artist, Maiya released a dance single with DJ Manny Lehman, “Body Rock”, recorded under the pseudonym Oceana, which reached number 1 on the Billboard Dance Charts in 2009

Phyllis Causey

Her jazzy vocal style crosses over from jazz to country, blues, Broadway show tunes, and even some Rock 'n' Roll. Phyllis has appealed to audiences in and around her home town of Detroit, in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Houston, and even Paris, France. She has been compared to the likes of Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson and Billie Holiday, but her style is clearly her own. Phyllis has had the privilege of working with many jazz greats all over the world who have taken her under their wings. “My teachers have been legendary artists! I have been fortunate to have learned from the best: The great Barbara Morrison, James Leary, Billy Mitchell, Robert Sanders, Mike Owen, Dr