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Benjamin Sutin

Born: December 23, 1992

After being enamored by the vocal qualities of the violin, Benjamin began studying Suzuki violin at age five, adding piano just a few years later. His career began to blossom when he started showing an interest in jazz, just months before his 13th birthday. It all started with a summer long workshop with saxophonist, Odean Pope at the famed Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz in Philadelphia, the only education institution at the time willing to accept a violinist into their program. Soon after, Benjamin started studying privately with legendary jazz violinist John Blake Jr. among other Philadelphia based jazz luminaries on faculty at the Clef Club. It wasn't long before he developed a name for himself. You would frequently catch him on the Philly scene, whether at sessions or gigging professionally, both as a leader and sideman. 

Jazz Generations Initiative Connects Jazz Scenes In New York & New Orleans, Announces Initial Programming

December 4, 2025

INTRODUCING: THE JAZZ GENERATIONS INITIATIVE NEW IMMERSIVE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM UNITES, PRESERVES & CELEBRATES JAZZ SCENES IN NEW YORK AND NEW ORLEANS Backed by the Jazz Foundation of America, Funded by the Mellon Foundation The Jazz Generations Initiative, an immersive new program that will cultivate and grow the rich and vibrant jazz scenes in New York and ...

Peyton Griffin

Peyton Griffin is Jazz pianist who loves to create, perform, and connect with people. For Peyton, Jazz gives a voice to his creativity. His endless musical ideas allow for a continuous creative pursuit. In his own words,

"Jazz allows anyone to be themselves...every artist has a unique voice ...Jazz allows anyone to really make their voice heard. Jazz also is an evolving art... you have the freedom to take what exists, and make it your own."

22 year old Peyton Griffin grew up in Bothell, Washington, just outside of Seattle. Before discovering Jazz, Peyton was trained in classical music

Nitzan Gavrieli

Nitzan Gavrieli is a New York-based jazz pianist and composer who is a vital force on the city’s jazz scene. His music expands on the traditional jazz piano trio format, blending elements of classical music and Middle Eastern influences into a sound that is both distinctive and emotionally rich.

​In addition to leading his own trio, Nitzan is an in-demand sideman, arranger, and collaborator. He has recorded and performed with world-renowned artists such as Dennis Chambers, Mike Stern, Melissa Aldana, Francisco Mela, Mark Murphy, Chris Cheek, Steve Cardenas, Jamie Baum, and many others. His versatility and sensitivity at the piano have made him a valued contributor to dozens of albums and projects across genres.

Tony Davis

Hailing from Hartford, CT, Tony Davis is an internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer and singer-songwriter based in New York City. He has performed at prestigious venues such as The Blue Note, The Village Vanguard, Smalls, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Birdland, and at major festivals including the legendary Newport Jazz Festival. In 2016, he was recognized as a rising star guitarist at the Wes Montgomery Tribute Festival in Indianapolis, IN performing alongside legends of jazz guitar such as Bobby Broom, Peter Bernstein and Pat Martino.

Tony’s music seamlessly blends elements of various Afro-Latin traditions, folk, rock, and classical music into his deep roots in jazz and blues, contributing a unique and compelling voice to contemporary music. He has recently led performances in Mexico, Chile, and Paris, and over the years, he has shared the stage with a wide variety of notable musicians like Anderson .Paak, Abraham Burton, Xiomara Laugart, Jonathan Barber, Joe Farnsworth, Sullivan Fortner, Christian McBride, George Coleman, Larry Willis and Harold Maeburn.

Jonathan Kirschner

Jonathan Kirschner is a jazz guitarist and composer based in the NYC area. Originally from Massachusetts, Jonathan moved to New Jersey to study with legendary jazz guitarist Vic Juris at Mason Gross School of the Arts. Since then, Jonathan has made a name for himself as both a player and composer on the New York City jazz scene. He is a creative and exciting guitarist with a unique voice who blends a love of traditional jazz guitar with his own modern flavor in his playing and compositions. In 2025 Jonathan released his debut record “Clarity”, showcasing his strengths as a bandleader

Nicholas Mycio

Born: September 23, 1999

Nicholas Mycio is a Brooklyn born Los Angeles based guitarist whose unique sonic palette combines the foundational language of Jazz with modern harmonic innovations brought about in the 21st century. A musician with a clearly defined vision, Nicholas has always strived to play in the same manner in which he speaks. To connect his thoughts to his improvisation perfectly, and perform with the same depth and meaning as a thoughtful conversation.

Nicholas is endorsed by Luka Zaletelj, and Zaletelj Guitars.

Hans Luchs: The Spell is Broken

by Artur Moral
January 24, 2025

The third record by NYC-based guitarist Hans Luchs arrives six years after his praiseworthy--but largely overlooked--sophomore release, Until Next Time (Self Produced, 2018). As with that album, the Chicagoan embraces the well-known motto of “less is more," distilling his guitar expertise and writing talent into less than forty minutes across eight new original compositions.

Adam Cordero

Born: November 18, 1999

New York native Adam Cordero is a saxophonist, composer, educator, and multi-instrumentalist based in Queens, New York. His dedication to music has led him to play at the most established jazz venues in the NYC area such as The Jazz Gallery, Smalls Jazz Club, Roulette Intermedium, Bar Next Door, and Williamsburg Music Center. Adam has also performed internationally for a week-long engagement at the Bern Jazz Festival '21, held in Switzerland, as well as South Korea ('24) for a series of four concerts. Adam’s quintet, “Arcadia” strives to unite people in the need to preserve our environment. "Arcadia" holds benefit concerts throughout the year— their most recent event was held on April 24th, 2024 at Julian's NYC, raising money for the PCRF. In 2022, Adam's career as a bassoonist led him to collaborate with avant-garde jazz legend & Pulitzer Prize winner, Henry Threadgill for his multimedia project "The Other One" which was performed + recorded live at Roulette Intermedium and released as an album in 2023. Adam has shared the stage with other incredible artists such as Morgan Guerin, Alfredo Colon, Ingrid Jensen, David Virelles, and Tyshawn Sorey. Adam's most recent album recorded with Odin Scherer in 2023, Sonora, "explores musical landscapes, balancing robustness and fragility to evoke significant emotional responses" according to acclaimed reviewer Filipe Freitas at JazzTrail. Adam was named a National YoungArts Foundation Winner in 2018 and in 2019, he performed and was broadcasted on the East Coast's premier jazz radio station, WBGO. In addition to playing saxophones & bassoon primarily, Adam also plays clarinet, bass clarinet, and flute. ​

'If I Had,' The New Ep From Juno-nominated Jazz Drummer Curtis Nowosad Drops Today On La Reserve Records—release Events At Rockwood Music Hall And Smalls Jazz Club

October 21, 2023

JUNO-nominated, NYC-based jazz drummer, composer, bandleader Curtis Nowosad will release If I Had, a soul-searching record that bears a message of social justice at its core. The drummer has a gift for marrying the personal and the political — he did so to powerful effect on his self-titled 2019 release, which presented songs about civil rights ...