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Sarah Whitney

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Dawn Clement

Northwest based pianist/composer/vocalist Dawn Clement has established herself as one of the most sought after musicians working today. With her joyful presence, consummate technique and distinctive sound, Clement has gained the attention and respect of musicians, critics and fans through the US and abroad. “In all this world of jazz, there are very few individual voices, no matter what the instrument, but Dawn has come up with a voice that’s unique…” says legendary jazz trombonist Julian Priester.

With 5 CD’s under her belt, not to mention, appearing as a side woman on Jane Ira Bloom’s latest release Wild Lines and Emi Meyer’s Monochrome, Dawn has been hailed as the “Wonder Woman of Seattle” by Paul DeBarros (Seattle Times). With her newest release, Tandem, she explores the magic of musical pairs with some of her closest musical cohorts.

Guillermo Klein

The craft of composition has been a part of Guillermo Klein’s life since his childhood in Argentina. Klein’s father presented him with a piano when he turned 11 years old and, inspired by the legendary Argentinean composer Astor Piazzolla, he promptly began his experimentation with writing songs.

Klein left Argentina to attend Berklee College of Music after hearing a moving speech by the former dean Gary Burton about his relationship working with Piazzolla. Klein intended to study classical music on his arrival but found himself among peers that were passionate about jazz.

The music of Wayne Shorter provided the bridge from classical to jazz studies

Håvard Wiik

Although he is still quite young in years, Havard Wiik ranks among the uppermost and most widely acclaimed jazz pianists in Norway, with talents that have brought him all around the world. He made his first major appearance on the scene in 1995, with Element, but for the last 10 years he has been a key player in many groups, such as Atomic, Free Fall, Atomic Schooldays, a duo with Hakon Kornstad, a new project with Axel Dorner and Fredrik Ljungqvist, among others. He has been an obvious choice as collaborator with giants in jazz, Kenny Wheeler, Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano representing the old school, and Ken Vandermark being a soul mate from the here and now.

Havard Wiik originally made his mark alongside colleagues and buddies Paal Nilssen-Love and Ingebrigt Haker Flaten, still being the power and the glory in Atomic

Rave Tesar

The son of two musicians, it should come as no surprise that music would take the center stage in Rave’s own life. Starting piano at an early age and later studying woodwinds as well, Rave began playing professionally by the age of 15. With jazz piano as his main passion, he began polishing his style as a sideman with numerous groups throughout the New York metropolitan area. Equally adept in classical and rock, Rave’s versatility and rich background made him more in demand in broader spheres of music as he began touring with a host of bands including rock and roll hall of famers The Shirells, cutting edge minimalist pop group Tirez Tirez, and British progressive rock group Renaissance

Adam Gray

Born: June 26, 1991

Adam Gray is a young pianist from south London, UK.

Aziza

Aziza is a composer, pianist, poet, vocalist, arranger and music educator. Aziza was born and raised in new york city. She started playing piano at 8 years of age and began composing music while attending The High School Of Music and Art and The Manhattan School Of Music. She has a master's degree in music education and a bacherlor's degree in theory. She taught in the new york city public schools system for approximately 16 years as a licensed music teacher. Alicia Keys was her vocal jazz improvisation and theory student for 3 years at The Professional Performing Arts School in new york city

The Bob Szajner TRIAD II

Born: September 12, 1938

Bob Szajner was born on September 12, 1938, he grew up listening to talented relatives playing various instruments. His mother taught him the basics of music and how to play piano at a very early age. In 1948, he won first prize in the Frankie Carle Piano Contest. This entitled him to one weeks performance at the Fox Theater in Detroit. He was one of the opening acts on the bill (a vaudeville theme) for Billie Holiday along with a comedian and an acrobatic duo. He enjoyed listening to her (Billie Holidays) style of music and accompaniment for her. This was the beginning of his quest for his own personal style. Ten years later, for at least ten years, he started writing and performing Modern Jazz later known as Bebop and then later as Hard Bop

Ritmo Masacote

--- Ritmo Masacote--- The hottest Latin Jazz Band to hit the Market! Ritmo Masacote is a 9 piece Latin jazz band that fuses different musical styles ranging from Bebop to Spoken Word to Smooth Jazz into an intoxicating Latin flavor. Its sound is a mix of high tempo and upbeat Salsa to smooth, melodic Latin Jazz. Led by pianist Joel "Masacote" Massicot, Ritmo Masacote performs original scores with highly percussive songs and infectious rhythms. Ritmo Masacote made its much anticipated debut in May 2006 when it released its first album "MASACOTE," to rave reviews. Its versatility has made it a crowd pleaser from the salsa club setting to festivals to intimate gatherings. Moreover, the band has become quite popular for being coupled in special stage appearances with the company's dancers (Masacote Dance Company), an internationally renowned group of dancers known for their breathtaking performances and visually stunning choreographies. In 2008, it will be releasing its 2nd album titled "Fantagious" in a 2-hour sit down theater production. --- Joel "Masacote" Massicot --- Producer, Arranger, and Composer extraordinaire! Joel Massicot is an accomplished jazz & reggae musician, having studied piano since the year 1986, trumpet since 1987, and saxophone & drums since 1991. As a versatile musician, Joel has trained to play in different musical genres (jazz, reggae, funk, salsa, and Latin jazz)

Kelli Grant

Born: July 25

Kelli Grant, the Queen of Swing™ is an award winning Singer/Songwriter/Musician who crosses boundaries with a diverse catalog of musical genres. She became an International Recording Artist when Warner Bros.’ German affiliate, Eagle Records, released a half Country & Pop self-titled CD, topping the Belgium charts at #4. Her signature piano style, is an unsurpassed walking left handed bassline taught to her by her Mother, coupled with a pulse driving rhythm & gyrating leads, which “swings” in the truest definition of the word. R&B legend, Carl Perkins labeled her, the Queen of Swing™ and she received her highest honor when Nominated by her piers for TEXAS STATE MUSICIAN