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Petter Wettre

Born: August 11, 1967

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• Petter Wettre has since the early nineties made his mark as one of the most important musicians coming out of the Norwegian jazz scene. Wettre is known for playing contemporary jazz. He studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston under Joe Viola and George Garzone. He had his breakthrough in 1995 when he was NRK's representative in the EBU Orchestra in Prague. The orchestra, assembled under the auspices of the European Broadcasting Union is known to promote the best talent in European jazz.
• In 1994 and 1995, Wettre participated in Master Classes with renowned saxophonist Dave Liebman and in 1996 Wettre debuted as band leader with the album "Pig Virus". The album was nominated for a Norwegian Grammy that same year. Alongside his work with his quartet, he also formed the critically acclaimed "The Trio". They released four albums.Their debut album,"Meet the locals" was nominated for yet another Norwegian Grammy in 1998. “The Trio” also earned themselves 3 1/2 of 4 possible stars in the encyclopedia;"The Penguins Guide to Jazz". In 2000 they released the album "In Color" with the aforementioned Dave Liebman as guest soloist. The album came in seventh in Jazz Review's announcement of that year's top ten albums in the UK. 
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• In 2001 Wettre was awarded the "Clear Answer" jazz prize at Kongsberg Jazz Festival. 2001 also awarded Wettre his first Norwegian Grammys for best jazz album (2000) -"The Only Way to Travel", (bp rec.). Wettre also recorded and produced his 5th. album; «The Mystery Unfolds» where he shows his true versatility as a composer and saxophonist. Wettre is also voted one of the ten most important musicians on the European jazz scene in the British jazz magazine;«Jazz Review». 
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• In 2003 Wettre established his own record label,"Household Records". His album; "Hallmark Moments" was nominated for a Norwegian Grammy in 2004. Wettre promotes and releases his book of transcriptions; "Live at the Lighthouse - Omnibook" on Perla Music. (2005). This book contains all the solos of Steve Grossman and Dave Liebman from the album with the same name. This transcription book was also promoted on a tour of the most prestigious universities and music institutions in the U.S., including; Berklee College of Music and Manhattan School of Music. 
• Wettre debuted with his solo concerto for saxophone,"Paramount", at Molde Int. Jazz Festival. The concert was recorded and released on his own label later that year. In 2006 Wettre was one of the headliners at Kongsberg Jazz Festival with his "Tribute to Coltrane" on the occasion of the latter`s 80th.birthday. Wettre also toured with New Light Orchestra, (with among others,Gene Perla and Dave Liebman). In 2007 Wettre produced his CD no. 12 and 13 -"Fountain of Youth" and "Appetite for Structure". "Fountain of Youth ''earns him his 2nd. Norwegian grammy for best jazz album. 
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• Petter Wettre Quartet performs in New York and Addis Abbeba in addition to a Norwegian tour. He opened the Kongsberg Jazz Festival in 2008 with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra playing his own music orchestrated by Django Bates. Later that same year Wettre toured throughout Europe with Manu Katché, (Sting, Peter Gabriel, Jan Garbarek). Recordings for German television with Thomasz Stanko and Manu Katché follows. In February 2009 Wettre represented NRK yet again as an EBU musician.
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• Release of "Fountain of Youth - Live" (Cd / dvd) follows. This is Wettres 14th. release under his own leadership. Wettre is touring Germany, Israel, Poland, Italy and Turkey with Manu Katché and being Artist in Residence at the National Jazz Scene, (Oslo, Norway). In January 2011 Wettre was nominated for his 6th. Grammy for the album; «The Only Way to Travel 2», with acclaimed Norwegian drummer Audun Kleive. Tours of Scandinavia with Carl Winther/Anders Mogensen Trio. A reunion concert at Oslo Jazzfestival with The Trio. Duo performances with drummer Audun Kleive throughout Norway. 
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• In 2012 Petter Wettre collaborated with British pianist Jason Rebello in Lithuania and South Korea. Performances in South Africa with Manu Katché. Wettre arranged and performed his own music for a specifically selected big band for the occasion of NOPA 75th. year celebration.The concert is aired in 11 European countries as part of NRK's EBU contribution Petter Wettre records for Swedish Radio with his own band; Petter Wettre Next Generation. Performances at London Jazz festival with Ensemble Denada. Concerts in Italy with Manu Katché and Ensemble Denada. In 2013 Petter Wettre released his 17th. recording as a leader; «Reinventing Music». This is a duo recording with pianist Jason Rebello. Appearances at Kongsberg Jazzfestival, Nattjazz and Molde Int. Jazzfestival with his own projects. Concerts with Arild Andersen and Jon Christensen. In January 2014 Petter Wettre prepared and released his own app.This app includes all his music, combined with his social platforms, videos, pictures, web sites and exclusive behind the scenes looks at being an artist. It was short-lived, but available through Apple Store and Google Play.
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• In 2014 he produced and recorded a two hour radio program for NRK consisting of his own arrangements on standard tunes with a group of musicians of his choice. The music was later released on Household Records. Several festivals in 2014 included collaboration with Arild Andersen and Jon Christensen. Wettre scored and arranged the music of Charles Mingus for a special selected sextet during Oslo Jazz Festival in August commemorating Mingus. Tour with Ensemble Denada in Germany and Netherlands in October. Tour in Scandinavia with Carl Winther feat Adam Nussbaum. Appearance with Queen Latifah at the Nobel Peace Prize opening ceremony in Oslo Spektrum.
• 2015 – Tours Norway, Sweden, Denmark and London Jazz Festival  with “Tribute to Mingus'' . Concerts w Hans Mathisen's – «The Island'' project. (Oslo Jazzfestival), Scandinavian Tour w own trio. Tour of Spain w. Pepe Rivero Trio & Hans Mathisen. 
• Tour of China, Germany, Lithuania,Norway, Sweden and Denmark with the band;  “The North” in 2016. In 2017 he opens Oslo Jazzfestival with Manu Katchẽ and also launches a “Tribute to Michael Brecker”. This tribute brings Wettre yet again around Scandinavia plus South Africa in 2018 in addition to own projects at Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Edinburgh Jazz Festival and in Iceland. 
• In 2019 Wettre performs at Peperoncino Jazz Festival, Italy plus a tour of Scandinavia with guitarist Lage Lund  2019.
• In 2020 Wettre decided to move to Paris. He still lives there today and is now a part of the Parisian Jazz scene.
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Periscope Jazz Collective

Active since: 2022

Periscope Jazz Collective is a Western Massachusetts–based jazz ensemble known for reimagining classic standards through a modern, exploratory lens. Both reflective and dynamic in style, the group blends swing, improvisation, and deep jazz tradition into performances that feel fresh, intimate, and engaging. Anchored by pianist Perry Friedman, sax and multi-instrumentalist Rick Page, bassist Jon Oltman, and drummer Bruce Kelley, the collective adapts fluidly from elegant duo settings to full ensemble performances featuring guest musicians and collaborators.

Drawing inspiration from the many eras and textures of jazz history, Periscope Jazz Collective brings a thoughtful yet accessible energy to every performance. The group has become a familiar presence throughout the Pioneer Valley and greater Western Massachusetts music scene, appearing at venues including breweries, listening rooms, restaurants, festivals, and arts spaces in Northampton, Easthampton, Greenfield, Shelburne Falls, and beyond.

Chris Cody

Born: December 21, 1964

Chris Cody is an internationally renowned pianist, composer and producer. In a career spanning over 40 years, he has headlined at numerous international festivals including Paris Quartiers d’Eté, London, Rome, Brussels Jazz Marathon, Stockholm, Munich, Marciac, Geneva, Ascona, Derry, Dar Es Salaam and Algiers and at a vast array of concert venues throughout the USA, Europe, Africa and Australasia, from the Village Gate NYC to the Munich Staatsoper. 

He has worked with many outstanding international musicians including Roy Hargrove, Carla Bruni, Herb Geller, Tina Arena, Annie Whitehead, Rhoda Scott, Rick Margitza, Michel Jonaz, Sunny Murray, Marcel Azzola, Jason Marsalis, Sandy Evans, James Morrison and many more.

Dann Zinn

As a world-class saxophonist/flutist, Dann Zinn is renowned for being a passionate soloist and composer/arranger. Hailed over the years as “inventive,” “distinctive,” and for “creating a stunning and emotional listening experience,” Dann has developed a unique style distinguishing him as a one of a kind artist with a tone unlike any other horn player on the jazz scene today.

Zinn’s resume includes working with Allison Miller, Derrick Hodge, Geoffrey Keezer, Joe Henderson, Taylor Eigsti, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jeff Tain Watts, Freddie Hubbard, Chuck Findley, Mary Wells, Martha and the Vandellas, Barry Finnerty, Frank Martin, among many others. In addition to his five CDs, Ten Songs, Wish, Grace’s Song, Shangri La, and the newest, Day Of Reckoning, his impressive discography includes over 100 appearances as a featured soloist and sideman on albums with prominent musicians. Dann’s performances have spanned international stages including being featured at the San Francisco Jazz Festival, the Monterey Jazz Festival, and the world famous Yoshi’s, where he has played to sold-out crowds. He has garnered critical acclaim from prestigious publications such as DownBeat Magazine, Jazz Times, Jazziz, and local media such as the Oakland Magazine. Dann’s other performance history includes television, radio, and multi media videos, and even children’s specials.

Orlando Madrid

Born: March 27, 1991

A native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Orlando Madrid is quickly gaining recognition for his soulful, innovative and unique voice on the alto saxophone. His talents as a gifted saxophonist, composer, and educator have made him an in-demand musician who has performed at jazz clubs, jazz festivals, schools and concert halls all over the country and in Asia.  

Orlando has performed regularly in the Las Cruces, El Paso,  Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rochester and New York City areas with nationally touring artists and local jazz musicians. During his study in New Mexico, he performed with the Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra (AJO), Entourage Jazz, popular local Bohemian Folk band Cactus Tractor, Bobby Shew, and Doug Lawrence. He also has had the privilege of sharing the stage with Ingrid Jensen, Marshall Gilkes, Dick Oatts, Jeff Coffin, Tony Lujan, George Stone, Jules Broussard, Eric Alexander, Clay Jenkins, Wynton Marsalis, Ted Nash, Rich Perry,  Jerry Lopez & The Santa Fe Horns, Charles Pillow Big Band, The Temptations, and The Frank SInatra Orchestra. Orlando was selected as Lead Alto for the 2015 Mid-Atlantic Contemporary Collegiate Honor Jazz Orchestra, which performed at Dizzy’s Coca-Cola Club and the Maryland Jazz Festival under the direction of grammy nominated and saxophonist/composer, Ted Nash. 

Terry Gordon

Born: March 16, 1966

Terry Gordon is active in a wide variety of musical styles from jazz, Latin, and big band, to rock, classical, and contemporary Christian worship music. He performs regularly with Alex Torres y su Orquesta, the Terry Gordon Quintet, the Arch Stanton Quartet, and Brass-O-Mania. He has appeared at major venues such as the Montreal International Jazz Festival, the Rochester International Jazz Festival, the Cairo International Jazz Festival, and Lincoln Center, and has appeared in programs with Bobby Rydell, Leslie Gore, and The Temptations. With Alex Torres he can be heard in several television shows and movies including Walt Disney’s Old Dogs and HBO's White House Plumbers, and with the Empire Jazz Orchestra he has backed up such jazz luminaries as Jimmy Heath, Benny Golson, Randy Brecker, Slide Hampton, Rufus Reid, Lew Soloff, Wycliffe Gordon, The Four Freshmen, and David “Fathead” Newman.

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Joseph LoCascio

Born: November 15, 1955

Joe LoCascio has spent a lifetime writing and performing creative music. He is an award winning composer who has written for ensembles of all sizes and is prolific in both traditional and jazz genres. As a performer he has released 18 critically acclaimed jazz recordings. He has performed and recorded with major jazz figures such as Chet Baker, Randy Brecker, Dave Liebman, Frank Rehak, Freddie Hubbard, Tim Hagans, Tony Campise, George Coleman, Pharoah Sanders, Marvin Stamm, Billy Hart,, Tim Armacoast, Ernie Watts, Arnett Cobb, Woody Witt, Ed Soph and Jon Faddis. His 1980’s recordings made extensive use of electronics, but always with acoustic piano at the center

Mike De Masi

Born: September 18, 1987

Mike De Masi is a double bassist and electric bassist active on the Montreal music scene. After graduating in 2012 from the renown Schulich School of Music at McGill University with a bachelors in Jazz, having studied with some of Montreal’s finest musicians including Fraser Hollins, Chet Doxas, and Jan Jarczyk, he went on to record on award-winning alto-sax player Becky Noble’s 2013 album Salish Folk Song (Effendi). He also had the great fortune of performing at the 2013 Cairo Jazz Festival with Egyptian-Canadian musician Ali El-Farouk with special guest Nubian singer and master oud player Karam Mourad

Art Resnick

Born: March 20, 1941

Art started his career in Minneapolis playing keyboard with a blues band.  Influenced by jazz artists like Miles Davis and John Coltrane, he began to play jazz professionally. His first jazz album, Jungleopolis, released in 1972, received a 5-star review from Downbeat. Over the next 50 years, he has recorded several albums with well-known jazz artists and released several of his own as leader.

Art has played and toured with a long list of jazz greats, including George Coleman, Freddy Hubbard, Nat Adderly, Benny Golson, Gary Bartz, James Moody, Eddie Harris, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Bobby Shew, Richie Cole, Charles McPherson, Billy Hart, Mel Lewis and Victor Lewis.