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Leandro Cantore

Born: July 16, 1988

Andreas Loven

Born: October 28, 1981

Andreas Loven is a pianist and composer from Oslo, Norway, signed to the acclaimed Norwegian jazz label Losen Records. He departed from his career in engineering, moved to South Africa and ventured into jazz in his early twenties. He has since performed extensively all over South Africa with artists such as Shane Cooper, Mandla Mlangeni, Buddy Wells, Keenan Ahrends, Jonno Sweetman, Nick Williams, Romy Brauteseth, Clement Benny and others. Recent performances in Europe include Oslo Jazz Festival, Canal Street and the National Jazz Scene. In January 2015, Andreas released his debut album, Nangijala, to high critical acclaim at Losen Records

Owando Jazz Quartet

OSWANDO JAZZ QUARTET New album : towards freedom After having moved to Paris, he has recruited three great musicians to found the “Oswando Jazz Quartet” with whom he released his last album “Towards Freedom”. This album deals with people coming across during their mutual immigration trip: on one side, an afro-american jazzman called Isaac Brooks from New York and willing to break through with his music in Paris; on the other side, a Polish couple, scared by the growth of Nazism in Europe and trying to flee towards the United States. This album also pays tribute to two anti-segregation activists: Jean McNair who died in 2014 and the famous Rosa Parks. Born in Kinshasa, Oswando left with his family to France, Basse-Normandie when he was 9 and then learnt French at his arrival

John Mark Jacob

Born: February 16, 1985

Geoff Packe

Born: April 9, 1954

Offlines Project Feat Guy Mintus And Yinon Muallem

Born: March 28, 1968

“Off Lines” is a refreshing and unique duo collaboration between brilliant young jazz pianist Guy Mintus and renowned composer, percussionist, oudist & vocalist Yinon Muallem. Yinon is an israeli musician who has made his home base in Istanbul, Turkey, living there for the past 12 years. In Turkey,Yinon has so far released 6 albums being highly acclaimed for reviving ancient turkish musical forms while combining it with Jewish music elements. Through his music, Yinon is creating cultural bridges between Israel and Turkey; he constantly brings together musicians from the two countries and has served for two years as the Cultural Attaché of the Israeli embassy in Turkey

Kajetan Borowski

Born: January 11, 1990

Kajetan Borowski (born in Tarnów, Poland on 11 January 1990) is a Polish pianist and composer. He graduated from the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice and now is its lecturer. From the beginning of his artistic career he has been the leader of his own trio. A co-creator of the following groups: Piotr Budniak Essential Group, Julia Kania Quartet, Sandwich On The Floor. A scholarship recipient of the Minister of Science and Higher Education, a laureate of jazz awards, such as Poznań Blue Note Competition, Tarnów Jazz Contest, Jazz, Juniors, RCK Pro Jazz. Last but not least, he was nominated for the Polish music industry award Fryderyk 2017 in Jazz Music category – Debut of the Year. "Each time, I discover more, of just how brilliant this music is

Bijan Taghavi

Born: November 1, 1997

Bijan Taghavi is a pianist, composer, and educator currently based in New York, NY who is "able to adapt to any musical setting” (Brett Ecklund, KX 93.5 FM Jazz Quest Radio). Well-versed in many styles, Bijan has performed Coltrane’s A Love Supreme with jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano, Latin jazz with Grammy artist Nestor Torres, and with Metropolitan Opera Singer Eric Jordan. Bijan is also a sought-after composer and arranger, recently having written works for studio orchestra, big band, string quartet, and small jazz ensembles, including performing his original music at the John F

Sarah Tandy

Sarah Tandy is a unique voice within the new UK jazz generation. Coming from a background which encompassed vintage jazz LPs, classical music and Coleridge poetry, her music has been shaped by London's thriving and diverse live music scene, where jazz is the shared language in an ever-shifting musical landscape. She has swiftly risen to become one of the most in-demand players of her generation, with stints on keys for Jazz Jamaica, Nu Civilisation Orchestra, Maisha, Where Pathways Meet, Camilla George, Nubya Garcia, Nerija, Daniel Casimir, Binker Golding, Clark Tracey and many more. She is also a member of Ronnie Scotts House Band, the W3 Collective

Ron LeGault

Born: October 3, 1943

Pianist Ron LeGault is versatile and accomplished, performing in a variety of settings, including ensembles, solo, big band and accompanying vocalists.. He has a style that’s a bit of funk, some Harlem Stride, a touch of George Shearing, with a nod to the be-boppers. Featured compositions are from Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Duke Ellington, other composers from the Great American songbook, as well as select jazz standards.