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Helen Petts

Visual artist and film-maker, working extensively in the field of free improvised and experimental music and live art both in still photography and video. Currently working on "Adventures in the House of Memory" - large collaborative film with visual artist Anne Bean and many musicians, live artists, pyrotechnicians who worked with Paul Burwell, percussionist, founder member of the London Musician's Collective and member of the Bow Gamelan Ensemble, who died in 2007 - for exhibition at Matts Gallery April 2009. See work in progress on www.vimeo.com/helenpetts More personal art practice involves extremely solitary abstract/landscape based work mainly in video and sound. Co-promoter (with guitarist John Russell) of Mopomoso free improvised music night at the Vortex Jazz Club

Ljova and the Kontraband

Born: June 16

Ljova, viola and famiola Inna Barmash, vocal Patrick Farrell, accordion Mike Savino, accordion Mathias Kunzli, percussion LJOVA AND THE KONTRABAND (formerly Ljova & the Vjola Contraband) -- is chamber-jam music for the "remix generation". As if by alchemy, Eastern-European and Gypsy melodies, Latin rhythms, Jazz-inspired improvisations, and deeply rooted Classical forms are given new meanings in original compositions that fearlessly forge a new direction, with a nostalgic gaze towards the past. Since making its debut at the Om Factory Yoga Studio in June 2006, the ensemble has performed at venues such as the New York's Museum of Modern Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music, where it was the opening musical guest of the Sundance@BAM Film Festival

The Karl Walters Jr Trio

Matthew Ferry is a percussionist, composer and vocalist in Brooklyn, NY. Matthew graduated from Hofstra University in 2007, studying composition with Herbert Deutsch and music for dance with Arthur Solari. An active composer and accompanist for dance, he has performed with many choreographers including Charles O Anderson, Paul Matteson, Martha Clarke, Stormy Brandenberger, Maxine Steinman, Robin Becker, Dyane Harvey-Salaam and Errol Grimes. As a vocalist, he has sung with the National Men and Boys Choir, The Milleridge Singers, Harrisburg Opera Theater. While in college, Matthew co-founded the GWM Singers in Roslyn, NY

Trachy/Lacy Collective

Born: May 23, 1982

Seth Trachy Saxophonist/composer Seth Trachy was raised on a farm in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and spent his childhood exploring the Appalachian wilderness and absorbing the soulful sounds of his father's record collection, including artists such as Ray Charles and Percy Sledge. Attending high school at the North Carolina School of the Arts, Trachy helped form the group Quantum, which received recognition in the Downbeat student music awards, and performed at festivals such as Arts Ignite Festival (Winston-Salem). At the Banff International Jazz Workshop, Quantum performed with guest artist Dave Douglas and recorded with Kenny Werner. Trachy relocated to New Jersey in 2000 to study on full scholarship at William Patterson University for two years before completing his studies at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City

Dr. Trevorkian

Born: August 28, 1985

I started getting serious about making music after living with James Darley of Minos Conway in 03 and 04. Ever since I've been getting better and aquiring new instruments, making better quality recordings and sounding better live.

Konstrukt

KONSTRUKT is: Korhan Futacı: reeds, flutes, voice; Umut Çağlar: guitar, organ, moog, double reeds, violin, flutes, percussion; Barlas Tan Özemek: electric bass; Berke Can Özcan: drums, cymbals, percussion.

Supa Lowery Bros.

Trumpeter Christopher Lowery and his brother, drummer Wesley Lowery, make up the heart of the Supa Lowery Bros. Straight out of Philadelphia, with a sound to be reckoned with, this pair is determined to make their name known. The Supa Lowery Bros. music not only manifests the musical talents and ideas of this awesome duo, but it also mirrors the spirit and influence of their musical hometown Philadelphia. With original compositions that range in style from jazz, hip hop, R&B, there is no other choice than to place them under the genre of good music. Under the influence of their father, a professional drummer, it was inevitable that the two pursue a career as professional musicians. Their training started with the Tony Williams Youth Jazz & Performing Arts

Rented Mule

Born: July 4, 1955

Rented Mule is a high energy jazz-rock band with players hailing from Phila. and New York. A group of seasoned jazz players, (who haved performed with Rashid Ali, Sun Ra, David Amram, Billy Bang and Badal Roy,) have come together to create "jazz that funks". Rented Mule is currently #27 on CMJ. Don Jones studied under Phil Lightfoot, Darryl Brown and Gerry Brown. He has performed with Sun Ra, Sonny Stitt, Pharoah Sanders, Monette Sudler, Gloria Gaynor, The Orlons, Danny and the Jrs, The Drifters, Tymes, Bo Diddley, David Amram, Bonnie Raitt and has also played with Eastern Standard Time, Forecast and White Elephant. Pete McRae has recorded and performed with many artists including: Gina Ferrera, Connie Stevens, Eddie Jobson (Roxy Music; Zappa), Mr

All Souls at Sundown

Now in its seventh season, All Souls at Sundown is an evening meditation of jazz and poetry, presented monthly from October through May. Past performers include Claudia Acuña, Kenny Barron, Regina Carter, Bill Charlap, Wayne Escoffery, Roberta Gambarini, Victor Goines, Stefon Harris, Christian McBride, Marcus Strickland, Steve Turre and many others. Founder and Leader: The Rev. Galen Guengerich. Artistic Director: Aaron Goldberg. Producer: Laura Johnson.

Boston Horns

The Boston Horns is led by Garret Savluk and Henley Douglas Jr., former front men of the Heavy Metal Horns. Over the course of 20 years, they’ve collaborated and toured with a wide range of artists including Tower of Power, Extreme, Johnny A., Shawn Mullins, Laverne Baker, Susan Tedeschi, James Montgomery, Los Lobos and the Del Fuegos, to name a few. Their compelling mix of funk, jazz and soul has kept them busy performing in clubs in New England, at the New Orleans Jazz Festival and beyond. “Shibuya Gumbo”, the new album by The Boston Horns, features tracks with soul singing sensation Barrence Whitfield on vocals and Soulive's Sam Kininger on alto sax.