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Francis Hon

Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Dr. Francis Hon (洪維浩) began playing classical piano at the age of six. In 2011, Francis moved to the United States to pursue a Doctorate in Piano Performance at The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied with Gregory Allen, the Grand Prize winner of the 1980 Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition. Francis was always influenced by a variety of musical genres, which formed the foundation of his future musical style. Francis ignited his passion for jazz music in Austin, “the live music capital of the world.” While continuing his classical piano studies, he took up jazz piano with Jeff Hellmer and started playing with many musicians on the Austin jazz scene. He also worked as the Assistant Artistic Director and Lead Pianist for “Life in the City,” a weekly concert with jazz music and other genres. Francis’ final doctorate thesis in the work of Nikolai Kapustin solidified his interest in combining elements of classical music with the jazz idiom.

Julian Brezon

Born: October 2, 1991

Saxophonist and Composer Julian Brezon brings a fresh ear to the world of modern creative music, drawing upon literary works and visual art to lend his compositions a singular character. Thanks to his mother’s career as a painter and his late father’s massive and diverse record collection, Brezon was fortuitously exposed to music and art ranging from A Love Supreme and Saxophone Colossus, to the paintings of Pierre Bonnard and Edward Hopper at a young age. This rich world of sound and color has helped Brezon to develop a nuanced ear, which lends his compositions a rare harmony of introspection and listenability

Vivi Hu

Born: November 11, 1990

Vivi Hu is an award-winning New York-based Chinese vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader dedicated to fostering international arts exchange. Specializing in jazz, folk, and gospel music, she works to bring Chinese jazz and folk music to contemporary America and traditional Western gospel to Chinese audiences. Through her performance and directing, Vivi’s passion for building a cross-cultural appreciation of Eastern and Western music roots results in a distinctive artistic voice that continues to captivate audiences internationally. Vivi’s vocal and performance styles connect the traditional and the popular that evoke a rhythm and dynamic reminiscent of renowned jazz and gospel artists such as Anita O’Day and Kirk Franklin

Kengchakaj Kengkarnka

Born: August 18, 1989

An NY-based award winning jazz pianist/composer/educator from Bangkok, Thailand. Kengchakaj raised in a music-loving family. Although, he did not pursue the music career path until his early 20s when the time he was at a design school, one of his professors recommend him to listen to Bill Evans. In consequence, inspired, Kengchakaj decided to pursue the music career. Kengchakaj holds a Master’s degree from Manhattan School of Music, class of 2017, with funding from Fulbright scholarship. He studied privately with Ted Rosenthal and Phil Markowitz as well as renowned faculty at MSM, such as Garry Dial, Rogerio Boccato, Scott Wendholt, Jeremy Manasia, Gretchen Parlato, Theo Bleckman, Kate McGarry, Todd Reynold and many more

Emma Grace Stephenson

Born: June 5, 1991

Emma Grace Stephenson is an Australian pianist and songwriter who has shared the stage with prolific musicians and bands such as Ingrid and Christine Jensen (Canada/US), Gian Slater, the Sirens Big Band, Sandy Evans, Greg Gould (Australia’s Got Talent 2013), and Brittanie Shipway (The Voice 2014). Her music combines rhythmic, harmonic, and improvisatory elements of modern jazz with folk-pop songwriting influences.

After performing her own compositions at the Sydney Opera House with Hieronymus Trio and the acclaimed Australian vocalist Kristin Berardi, Emma won the 2017 Freedman Jazz Fellowship for Australian jazz musicians under the age of 35. Emma was also the 2016 recipient of the Jann Rutherford Memorial Award for young women in the Australian jazz scene, which facilitated a collaboration with the award winning Australian vocalist, Gian Slater, culminating in performances for the Melbourne and Sydney Women’s Jazz Festivals, and a recording at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) studios in late 2016. This work was released in an album titled 'Where the Rest of the World Begins' in April 2017.

Jinjoo Yoo

Born: April 15, 1989

"I LOVE her playing and compositions!!! I hear Thelonious, Bud, John Lewis from her. Jinjoo does not show off. She tells a lot of big story with fewer notes, than most young artists of her age!" -Jimmy Wormworth "A truly wonderful pianist. Jinjoo brings a uniquely fresh, honest and personal approach to both her playing and her compositions. She really swings and tells a story!" -Neal Miner Jazz Pianist/Composer/Arranger Jinjoo Yoo is a charismatic performer with a unique voice. Hailing from Seoul, South Korea, Jinjoo currently resides in New York and collaborates with different projects and leads her own group as well

david joshua

Born: June, 1965

Funk drummer, Brazilian trained percussionist. Studied under Ivo Araujo master rhythmist. Bands include: Manhattan Samba, Samba NY, Gatoritmo. Electronic music composer and producer. Shows include: Carnegie Hall with Wycelff, opening drum band for Gogol Bordello rock tour, Pharrell and the Neptunes Spike TV, Globo Brazil, MTV, Univision, Paul Winter Consort, Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Greenwhich village Halloween parade, SOBS nightclub house band for 10 years. Studied at Dubspot music academy NY. Owner of downjazz records. Producer of the funk, Neo-Soul album: Detroit Rising: A Cosmic Jazz Funk Adventure

Samuel Martinelli

Born: November 5, 1986

Samuel Martinelli is a drummer, composer and educator based in New York City. In 2014 moved to New York City to attend the City University of New York - Queens College for the Master Program of Jazz Studies, where he had the opportunity to study with the great musician Dennis Mackrel. Since moved to US, he had the opportunity to play and record with great musicians, names suc​h the Grammy Nominated Claudio Roditi, Grammy Awarded singer Alcione from Brazil, Misha Steinhauer, Hendrik Meurkens, Marcus McLaurine, Tomoko Ohno, Grammy Nominated Nilson Matta, Andre Thomas, Maestro Maurice Peress, Itaiguara Brandao, Luiz Simas, among others. Performed in major venues such Stern Auditorium Carnegie Hall in New York City, LeFrak Hall NYC, Shangai Jazz Club, Zinc Bar NYC, Jazz Forum, DownTown Westfield Jazz Festival, Monmouth Library Jazz Series, RockWood Music Hall, among other music venues in US and Brazil. ​​​​​​​​​​​ His last project is the production of his first album called Crossing Paths, which features the multi-Grammy nominated Claudio Roditi on trumpet, Marcus McLaurine on bass and Tomoko Ohno on piano

MASTER TAPES Official

www.mastertapesofficial.bandcamp.com www.instagram.com/mastertapesofficial Hailing from two continents and three different states, The Master Tapes is a raw mix of jazz, rock, funk and blues. The band’s style is almost as diverse as their last names. Kate Schneider of Alexandria, Virginia on the mic; Max Azarmehr of Austin, Texas on drums; Avi Pavlovich of Tel Aviv, Israel on guitar; and the one and only Max Bartges, NYC native, on bass. Stay on your toes. © Ksound Kvision - 2018

Heistheartist

Born: August 8, 1991

Heistheartist is an American New Age Christian singer-songwriter from Central Islip, NY. Formerly a secular neo-soul singer signed to "Bentley Records" under his biological name "LeeMann Bassey," Heistheartist discovered that his true calling was with the Lord after hearing an inspiring sermon by TD Jakes online one day. That day he was inspired to teach the world about the Lord like TD Jakes did with his Sermon, but through music.