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Daniel Nissenbaum

Daniel Nissenbaum is a professional trumpet player, composer and film scorer. He currently lives in Philadelphia. Daniel began playing professionally at the age of 15, with various jazz and pop groups in and around Philadelphia and Camden. Higher profile events included performances with Ahmad Jamal, Mccoy Tyner, Donald Byrd, and Valery Ponomerev. He attended Berklee College of Music, where he graduated in 2007 with a Degree in Brass Performance. He has also had the fortune to play with such greats as Marcus Miller and Terence Blanchard while in attendance. After graduating from Berklee, Daniel moved out west and lived in California for under a year, performing regularly and teaching both private lessons through his own studio as well as through the Boys and Girls Club. He returned to Philadelphia in the spring of 2008 and has since established a local studio for teaching in addition to a large volume of work as a professional trumpet player, recording artist and composer

Miron Rafajlovic

Born in Sarajevo, in the heart of the Balkans, Miron Rafajlović was inherently drawn to music from an early age. He started studying classical guitar when he was only 8 years old. As a teenager in the early 90’s he was forced into exile due to the war in his homeland. He would eventually relocate to Canada where his encounter with jazz would profoundly alter his musical trajectory, propelling his trumpet playing to new heights.

In 2007, Miron embarked on a transformative journey when he signed a contract with the internationally acclaimed Cirque du Soleil. He was chosen as a founding member of the original cast for the newly crafted show ‘Kooza’, showcasing his talents on trumpet and guitar. Over the following 8 years, his life took on a new trajectory as he traveled the world, captivating audiences with over 2000 performances in more than 40 cities worldwide. His performances graced prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall in London and reached television audiences, including an appearance on the Late Night Show with Jay Leno in Los Angeles.

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Daoud

Born: October 24, 1990

daoud stands out as a unique voice in the vibrant scene where jazz meets hip-hop, and electronic music. With a distinct approach, he draws inspiration from absurdism and a sense of not quite fitting in to craft bold compositions that challenge conventions and resonate with both enthusiasts and purists alike.

The black sheep of the jazz world has already lit up prestigious stages like Festival Jazz sur son 31, La Rochelle Jazz, the Montreux Jazz Festival, as well as opening for artists like Erik Truffaz and Lakecia Benjamin. The band has also performed in legendary venues around France and abroad, including a packed Ronnie Scott's in London.

Doug Snapp

Dr. Douglas R. Snapp founded the JazzMN arts organization in 1998 with a mission to "promote, preserve and perpetuate America's indigenous art music, jazz." Under Snapp's guidance, the JazzMN Orchestra has established itself as one of the premier jazz orchestras of the Midwest, featuring world-class guest artists and enriching the community through eduational outreach programs. In addition to his role as Executive Director and Artistic Director of JazzMN, Dr. Snapp is the Director of Jazz Studies at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He has served as president of the Minnesota chapter of the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE), and more recently, served on the steering committee that formed the Jazz Education Network (JEN). Dr

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Jr Volcano Choy

When on a coast to coast USA tour with Columbia Records in his early 20’s, Jr Choy, born Delano Choy Jr. was referred to by a music critic after one of the concert performances as an “erupting “Volcano” on the trumpet, who hails from Hawaii”…the other musicians on the tour jumped on that immediately and so “Volcano” has been his nick-name ever since for some 25 years now. In his own words, “I just kind of went with it, realizing that people remembered “Volcano” a lot easier than my given name which is, Delano,…also that concert reviewer reminded me that “Volcano” rhymes somewhat with “Delano”! I guess he meant it as a compliment, I tell people that you can call me “Volcano” or Jr., (which my family refers to me as…”)

Freddie Maxwell

Born and raised in Malone, NY, Freddy Maxwell is no small town boy. His career as a professional trumpet player, arranger, composer and a music educator has touched the lives of literally millions of people worldwide. During his career that spans over two decades, Freddy toured with megastars Alicia Keys, Lionel Hampton, and the Glen Miller Orchestra among numerous other bands, performing in major cities throughout Europe, Japan, Australia, the UK and the US. His impressive versatility has brought him to fans of nearly all music genres, including pop, rock, R&B, jazz, funk, big band, world, Latin, and classical

Jumaane Smith

Best known to audiences throughout the world as the lead trumpeter for international superstar Michael Buble for the past decade, multi-faceted singer, entertainer and musician Jumaane Smith is set to make his highly anticipated, critically acclaimed independent standards-filled debut album I Only Have Eyes For You. Smith, whose collaborations range from pop idols to jazz legends, including Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, The Jonas Brothers, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Barbara Streisand, Natalie Cole, Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, Santana, Chris Botti and others. "I strived to create an intimate album which focused on the sentiment of love and romance while being perfect for any occasion and best to be enjoyed with a glass of wine and someone you care about" Executive produced by Smith and produced by Dave Pierce, I Only Have Eyes For You is a lush celebration of the Great American Songbook featuring interpretations of classics full of personal emotion

Allan Osgood

Born: June 17, 1998