Tomasz Białowolski

Born: June 22, 1990

Jazz pianist, accompanist, and educator from Zamość, where he received formal music training from the elementary through secondary levels. He later graduated from the Henryk Majewski Jazz School in Warsaw (jazz piano with Wojciech Majewski) and the Academy of Music in Kraków (jazz piano with Joachim Mencel).

His improvisational language grows out of bebop, disciplined sound, and a love of lyrical phrasing and tradition. Over the years it has been shaped by collaborations with many artists and ensembles: Białowolski / Szwugier / Skrzyński, Paulski / Białowolski Quartet (Pick Yourself Up, 2019), the project To Muniak With Love (To Muniak With Love, 2019), New Brand Quintet (New Brand Quintet, 2021); currently the Tomasz Białowolski Trio and a duo with vocalist Judyta Pisarczyk. He has also performed alongside Janusz Muniak, Leszek Żądło, Lora Szafran, Marian Pawlik, Marcin Ślusarczyk, and Basia Stępniak­‑Wilk.

Lucianne Evans

Born: July 22, 1969

Lucianne Evans | Biography

Lucianne Evans is a Pittsburgh-born jazz vocalist and songwriter whose career has taken her through Montreal, New York, Asheville, and back to Pittsburgh.

In her twenties, a summer seminar in Colorado with Oregon, the recording group associated with the groundbreaking ECM label, led her to Montreal, where she appeared with her band at the early Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. There she worked with leading musicians including Sari Dajani, James Gelfand and Reg Wilson, and appeared on Canadian television. Those years helped shape a musical identity that reached beyond traditional vocal jazz.

Mads Mathias

Born: January 9, 1981

Described by Danish daily broadsheet Politiken as “Denmark’s leading male jazz vocalist, on the verge of an international breakthrough” and by Gaffa as “an international star in the making”, Mads Mathias is a vocalist/ songwriter and saxophonist, who has captured the hearts of music lovers with his charismatic performances, spirited personality and creative original songs.

Inspired and influenced by the great jazz vocalists of the past and present from Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra to Harry Connick Jr, and with a deep respect for the jazz tradition, Mathias is nevertheless an original talent with a unique and effortlessly charming vocal delivery and a skill for writing catchy and memorable, stylishly crafted tunes.

Danny Sinoff

Born: August 23, 1981

Danny Sinoff is a jazz pianist, singer, and bandleader who has spent more than 20 years performing the Great American Songbook in clubs, concert halls, and restaurants throughout Southwest Florida and beyond.

A working musician in the truest sense, he has played thousands of nights, the bandstand being his truest and most longstanding teacher.

He has performed and recorded with tenor saxophonist and flutist David “Fathead” Newman, bassist and trombonist Chris Brubeck, drummer Dan Brubeck, organist Jimmy McGriff, guitarists Russell Malone and Paul Bollenback, drummers Joe Farnsworth, Herlin Riley, and Ulysses Owens Jr., trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III, tenor saxophonist Jerry Weldon, bassist Ben Wolfe, and trumpeter Joe Magnarelli.

Todd Hardy

Australian trumpeter Todd Hardy has been a distinctive presence on the jazz scene for more than three decades. Rooted firmly in the jazz tradition, his warm, lyrical style draws inspiration from trumpet greats including Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker and Lee Morgan. Hardy has performed throughout Australia, Europe and Japan, with career highlights including recording with Australian jazz legend Judy Bailey for ABC Jazz and extensive work with artists including Dan Barnett, Monica Trapaga, Grace Knight and internationally acclaimed bassist and vocalist Nicki Parrott. His recording credits with Parrott include Misty and Feelin’ Groovy, alongside recent touring and performances

Cobby Brzeski

Active since: August 22, 2015

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Cobby Brzeski is a San Diego-based jazz vocalist, flutist, and songwriter originally from Naples, Florida. Her project, The Vintage Girl in a Modern World (VGMW) Swing Band, blends the elegance of the 1930s and 1940s with fresh, contemporary energy. A magna cum laude graduate of Berklee College of Music, Cobby and the VGMW Band perform timeless swing standards, original compositions inspired by the Golden Age of Jazz, and modern songs reimagined in vintage style. Whether experiencing a more intimate ensemble or the ful band, VGMW creates an immersive, high-energy experience that delights jazz lovers, swing dancers, and new audiences alike.

Mike Catalano

Jazz pianist, composer Mike Catalano, best known for his jazz CD, A Manhattan Affair and his work for Television and film. A Manhattan Affair, co-produced by Grammy winning bassist Will Lee, featuring an all star lineup of special guests and legends including Will Lee, Ivan Lins, Rob Mounsey, Lou Marini, Bob James, Randy Brecker, Steve Gadd, Peter Erskine, Jeff Mironov, Chris Parker, Mark Egan, Chuck Loeb, Nico Assumpcao, Sean Pelton, Bashiri Johnson, Ricardo Silveira.

In addition Mike Catalano is known for his composing hundreds of pieces of music for TV and film, including Fox Tv’s A Current Affair, Fox News, Good Day New York, and other programs.

Valerio Marino

Born: January 22, 1970

Able to range from pop to jazz, with excellent vocal flexibility and an appreciable stylistic versatility, Valerio Marino is a talented and refined singer.

In the early 2000s, with the pop band Egoricarica, he participated in important festivals, winning high-level awards and recognitions such as the Premio Lunezia "Giovani Autori" and the San Marino Festival, to name a few.

Throughout his career, he has performed throughout Italy, in prestigious clubs and at particularly noteworthy festivals.

Among his most notable collaborations, those with pianist Alessandro Bravo, trumpet player Riccardo Catria, arranger and director Mario Corvini, and the Rieti Jazz Orchestra stand out.

After Midnight

Active since: 1999

After Midnight isn’t just a swing band — we’re a living, breathing celebration of America’s greatest musical era. Our repertoire spans the full spectrum of classic swing and small‑group jazz, drawing from the legendary catalogs of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Lionel Hampton, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and more. These are the songs that defined a generation, and we bring them roaring back to life with authenticity, fire, and finesse.

But our story doesn’t stop with the classics. We also embrace the modern swing revival, performing the irresistible hits made famous by Diana Krall, Michael Bublé, and Harry Connick Jr. And because After Midnight has carved out its own place in the jazz world, we proudly feature original compositions and even custom‑written works created specifically for our band — music you won’t hear anywhere else.

Katie Garonzik