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Ilia Perelstein

Pianist /composer/ based in Israel and active on a local jazz scene. Born in 1973 in Kazan (Russia). Began to play piano at the age of 7. In 1990 emigrated to Israel. In 1991-1994 studied at the Rubin Academy Of Music And Dance Jerusalim,under direction of Slava Ganelin and Boris Gammer . In 1995 played at "Festival Of Israel, Jazz Blues and Video Tapes" Tel - Aviv, Recorded several CD's with Robert Anchipolovsky, Jacov Meiman and Michael Blum trio. Currently works as pianist with different groups . Available for concerts, events and studio sessions. To Book Ilia Perelstein for a live performance, or studio sessions, please contact 972 054 4477604 or by email [email protected]

Ray Santisi

Born: February 1, 1933

"As anyone familiar with the Boston scene knows, there are few things finer than hearing Ray take on an acoustic piano. But there are different ways to tackle the challenge, and Ray can make any path work. On 6/2 Ray decided to put on a clinic. I'm not a piano player but even in my ignorance I found myself shaking my head in amazement. No doubt any piano player in the audience would have been inspired - or perhaps frightened into giving up the instrument. It was a master indulging in the sheer joy of tackling the possibilities (maybe the impossibilities) of the instrument. I wish there had been a video recorder running. I show up for the surprises and sometimes - as in this case - I am rewarded.” Stu Vandermark, CADENCE Magazine Ray Santisi, pianist/arranger/composer, was an internationally known jazz musician who played as featured soloist with Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, Mel Torme, Irene Kral, Natalie Cole, and countless other well-known jazz greats. He performed with Buddy DeFranco, Joe Williams, Gabor Szabo, Milt Jackson, Zoot Sims & Al Cohn, Carole Sloane, Clark Terry and Bobby Brookmyer.

Alva Nelson

Alva Nelson Playing a pianist in hip current TV shows, “Gossip Girls” or “Lipstick Jungle”, or leading his own jazz trio, engaging in a musical conversation with his band mates

Jon Regen

Born: May 8, 1975

Jon Regen has distinguished himself throughout the world as a singer, songwriter and pianist of unparalleled depth. His music is simply unforgettable. Following a distinguished career in jazz as both a sideman, (Jimmy Scott, Kyle Eastwood), and a leader, (3 critically-acclaimed CDs under his own name), Regen steps-out on his own as a masterful performer with an unmistakable, individual voice. Jon Regen was raised in Maplewood, New Jersey. Originally self-taught on his family’s aging grand piano at the age of five, Regen would lead his first professional group while still in his early teens. He studied piano and music theory at The Eastman School of Music, and The University of Miami, eventually relocating back to his home state of New Jersey to apprentice world- renowned pianist Kenny Barron, at the Mason Gross School of The Arts at Rutgers University

Evan Mazunik

Born: January 21, 1980

Evan Mazunik explores sound as a performer/composer with passion and imagination. Raised on the prairies of Iowa and rooted in Queens, Mazunik plays piano and accordion throughout the New York City area. Mazunik fluently speaks Soundpainting, the universal sign language for live composition, and works as artistic director for ZAHA, a multidisciplinary Soundpainting ensemble. As a composer, his commissions have included works for jazz band, chorus, and various solo instruments, as well as interdisciplinary works for theater, dance, and film. Most recently, his instant composition was featured in the NY International Fringe Festival for the show Big Beat/Back Flow

Ramona Borthwick

Born and raised in Bombay, a mega-metropolis on the west coast of India, Ramona Borthwick was exposed to music at an early age. Encouraged by her father, a well known musician and film composer, she began piano studies at age five, soon followed by studies in Western classical music. A move to Canada in the early 90's and later Boston, MA, allowed her to widen her artistic depth and growth as a musician, composer and teacher. Her latest project, released in November 2009 and her second jazz CD release as a leader, showcases her evolution as an artist and composer. "One Of Us" is a celebration of planet Earth, reflecting on the urgency for us to act as protectors of its bounties

Neil Shah

Composer and Pianist based in New York City. University of the Arts 1997-2000 University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band 2001-2003

Mickey Tucker

Born: April 28, 1941

As a child in North Carolina and Pennsylvania, Mickey was drawn to the family's piano before beginning schooling, and his fascination and determination never wavered. Blessed with a succession of excellent teachers who recognized and encouraged his latent abilities, Mickey made steady progress on the classical repertoire through his school years, so much so that in his late teens he was performing important concerts and had pupils of his own. Faced with an uncertain future in the classical music world of the period, Mickey chose to develop the long-suppressed rhythmic sense he possessed and moved into the entertainment sphere

Min Rager

Born: February 4, 1975

Min Rager Biography Min Rager is one of Canada’s premier female jazz pianists and composers. Born in Seoul, Korea, she moved to Montreal in 1997 to pursue a professional music career. She holds her Master’s degree in Jazz Performance from the Schulich school of music at McGill University graduating with the distinction of “ Outstanding achievement in Jazz Piano”. At the Montreal International Jazz Festival in 2005 her Quintet was nominated for the “Grand prix de jazz General Motors”. Also that year, Min was the recipient of the “ Best new Artist” award from Montreal’s L’OFF Festival de Jazz. In 2008, Min received a commission from CBC to compose a jazz suite for 2 pianos

Amy Ward Choate

Born: June 12, 1979

Amy Ward Choate earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies at Brigham Young University, where she studied piano with Stephan Lindeman and jazz pedagogy and performance with Ray Smith. While at BYU, she was the pianist for the West Side Jazz Quartet, which was named First Place Collegiate Combo at the International Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. She also toured Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, France, and Italy as pianist for BYU's top big band Synthesis, performing for the World Exposition and the Umbria and Montreux Jazz Festivals. Amy presented BYU's first Jazz Studies Major Recital and established the format used as the current model for all jazz major recitals