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Sacha Boutros

Born: August 3, 1989

Jazz Virtuosa, Opera Muse. Supper Club Queen. The Voice
of Peace that Transcends Borders

Sacha Boutros is an acclaimed jazz singer,  producer and composer, celebrated for performing in 14 languages. As a global peace ambassador of goodwill, she uses music as a bridge to foster community and designs peace murals that unite bordering nations.

A former semi-professional soccer and tennis player, Sacha attended one of the top business schools in the U.S., graduating with honors in Marketing and International Business. She later founded a record label, production, and publishing company, establishing herself as one of the few female producers in jazz. Her production company Hear me Roar curates entertainment across all genres for Fortune 500 companies major festivals, and bespoke artistic programs championing women and minorities in the arts; her programs are diverse and inclusive and create a sense of belonging to artists and audiences alike.

Kristina Marinova

Kristina Marinova has been described as a virtuoso performer of extreme energy and youthful vibrance. Her clear and precise tone enhances her stormy expressions and performances, full of grace, serenity, style, and beauty. Her album 4 RHAPSODIES, which she performed live at Carnegie Hall on November 17, 2022, has been called “A Feast for the Ears” by Darren Rea of Classical Music Review Magazine. 

“Listening to works like 4 RHAPSODIES we instantly realize music is like a message from God” – Nagamag Magazine. 

Words used to describe Marinova’s efforts on her album include “dazzling, tender, virtuosic and emotional with unparalleled talent.” Her recent performance at the legendary Tarrytown Music Hall was described as “the elegant and masterful Bulgarian pianist delivered an incredible spectacular performance.”

Ryan Cohan

Born: June 6, 1971

Throughout his critically acclaimed recordings as a leader and as a collaborator with numerous leading jazz figures and world-class ensembles, Ryan Cohan has masterfully walked the line of writer and player, proving himself time and again to be a composer of rare vision as well as a highly versatile, powerfully expressive pianist

Recognized for his “ingenuity and virtuosity” (Chicago Tribune), Cohan’s expansive oeuvre ranges from solo piano pieces to works for symphony orchestra and scores for independent films. He has produced six albums of original compositions: Real World (Real World Music); Here and Now (Sirocco Jazz); One Sky (Motéma), named one of the year’s best recordings by the Chicago Tribune and a number of jazz publications; Another Look (Motéma), hailed as “a model for modern jazz piano albums” by ICON magazine; and The River (Motéma) which features Ryan’s sixty-minute suite inspired by his travels in Africa.

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Dine Doneff

Born: June 8, 1965

Dine Doneff, also known by his Greek citizenship name Kostas Theodorou, is a Macedonian composer and multi-instrumentalist born on June 8, 1965, in West Germany to Macedonian parents. He was raised in the northern Greek prefecture of Edessa. A self-taught musician, Doneff began his musical career in the mid-1980s after moving to Thessaloniki, where he immersed himself in various musical traditions and instruments, including double bass, guitar, and percussion. dinedoneff.com+8Wikipedia+8All About Jazz+8Wikipedia+5All About Jazz+5domagkateliers.com+5

Tony Davis

Hailing from Hartford, CT, Tony Davis is an internationally acclaimed guitarist, vocalist, composer, and producer based in New York City. Tony has performed extensively at prestigious venues such as The Blue Note, The Village Vanguard, Smalls, Mezzrow, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Birdland. He has showcased his talents at major festivals, including the Newport Jazz Festival and the Greater Hartford Jazz Festival, and was celebrated as a rising star guitarist at the 2016 Wes Montgomery Tribute Festival in Indianapolis, IN. Tony’s musical journey extends internationally, having recently led his own group with notable performances throughout Mexico and Chile. Throughout his career, he has shared the stage with renowned musicians such as Anderson Paak, Christian McBride, Sullivan Fortner, Abraham Burton, George Coleman, Joe Farnsworth, and Larry Willis.

Simona Pop

Born: April 2

Simona 'Simi' Pop (producer, composer) A classically trained pianist turned self-taught saxophonist, Simi co-founded the Jazz Band in Baia Mare, Romania, receiving recognition from the Pro Muzica Foundation. She then played saxophone on national TV and at the Bucharest-based Dakino Film Festival. Later, in New York City, she played with Cabana Rock and currently forms the jazz duo SiMiDaNi. Simona holds a BA in Opera Directing and earned her master's at Hunter College, CUNY. She directed contemporary operas in Romania, commissioned by The Ernst von Siemens Foundation, Bucharest National University of Music, and Bucharest Goethe Institute

Emily Saunders

Dubbed “UK’s queen of jazz-fusion”, critically acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and producer, Emily Saunders, takes any stage by storm. Presenting her most powerful work to date MOON SHIFTS OCEANS - a powerhouse of hits - hailed by critics as the breakout star for 2025. Saunders keeps you hooked from the first track, her upbeat, soul-infused album blends smoky vocals with jazz-fusion and folk-pop sensuality. Emily crafts a deeply personal and emotional soundscape, evoking magical nights filled with warmth, connection, and freedom.

Singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer of all her music, her songs, lyrics, and voice serve as a soundtrack to life, blending multiple shades of emotion and experience. Emily’s engaging, distinctive vocals, and hands-on production blend pop and soul-jazz with echoes of Brazilian/broken beats. Her songs explore love, connection, freedom, and hope, crafting an atmosphere of enchantment and celebration.

Nick Stefanacci

Pop Fusion Saxophonist, Nick Stefanacci, has toured the world for over two decades. As a sideman, Nick, has shared the stage with legends such as Bernard “Pretty” Purdie, Derek Trucks, and Hip-Hop Icons, Ja Rule and DMC (RunDMC) to highlight a few. As a leader, Nick has toured Europe and North America, bringing a new vision and swagger to the music industry.  Driven by passion, Sweet Lion Music Group brilliantly takes music to the next level.  Whether Nick is the producer, artist or philanthropist, it is clear that his vision is the same.  

Nick's passion is at the very heart of Sweet Lion Music Group.  Producer, Pop Fusion Saxophonist, Festival Developer and Philanthropist, Nick's endless pursuit to balance life and music is the roar behind Sweet Lion Music Group.  As a producer, bringing an artist's vision to sound and achieving the highest level of musicianship is what Nick strives to accomplish every time he steps behind the glass. 

Stuart Hawkins

Stuart Hawkins is a jazz trumpeter, composer and producer with a soulful, funky sound.

Born in Australia to British and Malaysian-Chinese parents and raised in Hong Kong, Stuart began playing the trumpet at the age of nine, and his love for jazz and blues grew throughout his teenage years.

Stuart studied Modern History at the University of Oxford and performed regularly with some of the UK’s top young jazz talents. Returning to Hong Kong, he became a frequent performer at The Jazz Club and played in venues across Asia.

Now based in Thailand, Stuart has collaborated with leading Thai and international jazz and pop artists.