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Trygghet

TRYGGHET began in 2006 with an elevator-ride in its hometown Amsterdam, a place with little need for elevators. The group consists of Martyn Heyne (guitar, field-recordings/Hamburg),Sam Sowyrda (vibraphone/NewYork) and Martin Hiltawski (bass/Prüm). After jamming extensively for 6 months they abducted a vibraphone from the conservatory and road-tripped to Hamburg where Label-owner Arne Römer and Audiotect Nils Frahm where waiting for them with croissants and raspberry-jam. When they started recording it had snowed for the first time that year, whereupon they respectfully decided that the further production of their debut-record should take another two and a half years

Walt Sargent

My music is eclectic

Mpumi Dhlamini

Born: September 18

The release of Mpumi Dhlamini’s debut album heralded the public appearance of a prodigiously gifted young artist on the South African jazz scene. Mpumi Dhlamini is a rare talent of true genius. The SAMA and Metro FM Awards nominated debut album titled COMBINED ELEMENTS, is astonishingly accomplished for a 22-year-old

Markus Reuter

Born: September 3, 1972

Markus Reuter is a producer, musician, composer & sound designer.

Born in 1972, Markus initially trained as a pianist before switching to guitar in the late 80's, and subsequently touch guitar in 1993. Soon after, he developed a unique skill for improvised composition, often employing loop-based technology in order to push the envelope of solo performance. In his teenage years, Markus studied music theory and composition with Karlheinz Straetmanns, in the tradition of Paul Hindemith & Harald Genzmer

Fghr

FGHR was formed by improvisatory masters Darryn Farrugia, Leonard Grigoryan, Luke Howard and Ben Robertson in 2003. Since then they have performed regularly in Australia, charting new territory to create the contemporary masterpieces Stationary (2007) and Going Home (2009). These evocative releases showcase the skill and sensitivities of these seasoned musicians. Going Home features lush original compositions, resonating with vast cinematic landscapes and European jazz influences. This is a new direction for the performers, who have excelled in a range of musical genres. It is textural rather than improvisational, emphasizing the synergies of group interplay over individual expression

Myles Away Jazz

His vision was clear: Tim Quick wanted to reintroduce Jazz and its culture to a younger generation who could take it into the next era, and give Jazz Fans around the world a new way to enjoy it. As the young manager of his father’s Supper Club, The Main Event Bar & Lounge in Los Angeles, he was given the flexibility to run things the way he desired. He was taught all aspects of running a club, and how to anticipate the needs of the audience so that they enjoyed their evening. He later dropped his managerial role to become the primary booking and entertainment promoter for The Main Event. This is where it all started

The Wall Of Jazz

Born: January

The Wall Of Jazz is a brand new, unique, and exciting Dallas-based Jazz music ensemble that gets underway this coming Summer (2009). The ensemble will perform both 1970s-era Jazz/Funk "cover" selections as well as its own original compositions within its repertoire. Check out some of the powerful "cover" selections that you can expect to both experience and enjoy immensely at this link! Just a few of the 1970s Jazz/Funk pioneers that you can expect to discover The Wall Of Jazz paying homage to include; Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Pat Metheny, Lee Ritenour, Lenny White, Dr. Donald Byrd, Herbie Hancock, Roy Ayers, The Crusaders, and many more such Jazz luminaries. If you are someone who enjoys this era of Jazz, but who has been missing hearing it for far too long and feel that your musical taste has been overlooked, don't miss this powerful ensemble that presents some of the finest musical talent, not only in the DFW Metroplex, but also some of the finest talent in the world. The ensemble's future includes both recording and performance projects that will involve international travel as well. As an extensive alternate roster is maintained for this musical group, Dallas area Jazz musicians and Jazz vocalists are encouraged to contact us and register their complete information for possible inclusion in upcoming performances. FROM: TWOJ Founder & Lead Director Kenny Love "We all have favorite songs and music eras that are most dear to our hearts, minds, and spirits

Original Hurricane Brass Band

Traditional New Orleans brass band music for all occasions The Original Hurricane Brass Band consists of some of New Orleans' finest musicians and is sure to spice up any event - festivals, weddings, conventions, birthday parties, crawfish boils, picnics, Mardi Gras parties, parades, dances, funerals... Leroy Jones - trumpet, leader
Alonzo Bowens - saxophone
Freddie Lonzo - trombone
Rob Espino - sousaphone
Gerald French - snare drum
Katja Toivola - bass drum

Spirit Of New Orleans

Helsinki based Spirit Of New Orleans a.k.a. SONO was founded in the fall of 2001. The band's goal is to play New Orleans jazz as it is played in jazz's birthplace today. The music scene in New Orleans is still very vibrant - even after Katrina - and the city has numerous jazz bands playing in different styles. These bands like the Leroy Jones Quintet, Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers, Bob French's Original Tuxedo Jazz Band and others are the inspiration for SONO. The aim is to play hip, funky, hard-swinging, yet traditional jazz that will get the people dancing and feeling good - not forgetting the artistic standards. During its first years Spirit Of New Orleans has been working with Leroy Jones, one of New Orleans' finest trumpeters, with the very fine vocalists Tricia Boutté and Yolanda Windsay from New Orleans and Miriam Aïda from Sweden, and with Finnish singers Eeppi Ursin and Susanna Mesiä

New Orleans Helsinki Connection

New Orleans Helsinki Connection is a group of New Orleans and Helsinki based musicians that play traditional New Orleans jazz with a youthful 21st century touch. Its members represent the very best of this style in their homelands and have been playing together in various bands for years.

In the summer of 2002, a long time dream of a joint band finally became reality. The band had a successful three-week tour in Finland. In the fall of 2003, New Orleans Helsinki Connection headed in to the studio, and the new, aptly titled CD "At Last" came out in April 2004.

Since then, the NOHC has been often heard on the WWOZ jazz station (also live from Satchmo Fest 2008) and the CD is available again after being out of print for some time. In August 2004, the NOHC performed very successfully at Sildajazz Festival in Haugesund, Norway, at Lahden Jazztori Festival in Lahti, Finland and at Storyville Jazz Club in Helsinki, Finland. The band has been seen in New Orleans for example at the French Quarter Festival (2005-2007), Satchmo Fest (2008), Columns Hotel, National Historical Park, and at Donna's Bar & Grill.