Glenda del E was born and raised between what she describes as “two sides of the tracks” in her native Havana, Cuba and a multi-cultural Toronto, Canada. Growing up in a musical home environment, she learned early lessons in the meaning of perseverance and moral character from the role model whom she holds in the highest regard to this day – her mother. If “del Monte Escalante” is Spani[...]

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    Dear friends!   Today, the 8th of November, it is a birthday of «Master-Jam Fest» jury and organizing committee member, teacher-methodologist of Odessa college of arts and culture named after K. Dankevich, organizer and host of jazz music festivals and concerts, art-director of the jazz-club «Ragtime», member of the International union of journalists and author of the articles about jazz theory and history — charming, smart, sophisticated and [...]

“I am a violinist by education, but became interested in the guitar a long time ago. I play in different styles, worked in different ensembles including numerous stars of Russian pop-scene such as Alexander Serov, Lev Leschenko, Irina Ponarovskaya, Valentina Legkostupova etc.. I have an experience of work in studio. At the moment I am a teacher of guitar in Tiraspol High Musical College named [...]

I play the drums from age of 12. I consider the drums as instrument of infinite possibilities for playing rhythms which are manages the Universe! I perform in many diverse projects.[...]

Ivan Borisov is the jazz guitarist and arranger, the winner of numerous jazz contests in Belarus and abroad, the leader of the"Ivandajazz" band. His repertoire includes both original tracks and classic jazz standards in contemporary style (pop, jazz, fusion, swing, bossa, etc). Ivan Borisov also gives lessons in music schools in Minsk, Moscow and Saint Petersburg.1986-89 - studying at Music Colleg[...]

Mikhail is a pupil of the 9th grade of the Special Music School Conservatory named after Rimsky-Korsakov on piano. Hailing from Kerch (Ukraine). He is the prize winner in International competitions on classical piano as well as composers' competitions in St. Petersburg. Mikhail started composing from age of 7. He became interested in jazz at age 13. His idols are: Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Bill [...]

“There are few young singers who have so much vocal power and use it so intelligently as Ms. Valiulina… She is a wolf in sheepskin." (S?ddeutsche Zeitung, Munich, Germany) ‘‘Her outstanding voice makes her an insider tip for jazz lovers.’’ (Abendzeitung, Munich) Anna Valiulina’s soundscape merges Russian folklore with delicate jazz and soul elements. Her musical creativity knows no[...]

We continue to upload live audio-records of all the Master-Jam Fest-2013 Final contest days jam-performances into our official channel on Soundcloud.   You can listen to, download, share single compositions, which you like, or playlists on your pages in social networks or integrate records into your blog or website, and, of course, comment.   Each playlist corresponds to the certain contest day and its stylistic. Each audio-record’s title includes [...]

Katya saw flute for the first time, when she was 7. Since that time they are inseparable. She got nice classical education at musical school; she is a prize-winner of numerous whole-Russian competitions. Her passion to jazz started with big-bands: Nogin municipal orchestra, orchestra directed by Yu. Chugunov, then “Academic Band” directed by A. Kroll. She received jazz education as a saxophoni[...]

Kenny James is playing everything from Funk, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Ska and Gospel. Kenny James recently started writing and producing music for recognized Jazz and Pop artists. While keeping busy doing production work for artists such as jazz songstress Taeko Fukao, soul and R&B singer Maya Shavonne, lead singer with Donald Byrd and the Black Byrd’s, and the Taiwanese-Idol runner-up pop singer, Kim[...]

Mike Rubini is a talented performer, teacher and composer. Graduating in saxophone performance, Mike has been studying classical music and composition. He is continuing his education pursuing a master in jazz performance.

 

Attending “The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music” as a scholarship holder, he had the possibility to study with some great musicians of the internati[...]

Oleksandr was born in Donetsk (Ukraine), finished Donetsk musical college as a saxophonist in 2008. In 2008 he entered Kiev State Musical Institute named after R. Glier to jazz saxophone class. At the moment he is studying for the bachelor level in the Graz Musical and Theatre University (Austria) with Karlheinz Miklin. He also participated in master classes in Poland (Cho Jazz), and master classe[...]

We started to upload live audio-records of all the Master-Jam Fest-2013 Final contest days jam-performances into our official channel on Soundcloud.   You can listen to, download, share single compositions, which you like, or playlists on your pages in social networks or integrate records into your blog or website, and, of course, comment.   Each playlist corresponds to the certain contest day and its stylistic. Each audio-record’s [...]

Eugeniy is one of those musicians, who are sincerely devoted to the instrument. “Currently I’m engaged only with music, I breath with it and I am a great fan of the instrument. I develop myself in this area. I would like to do it for the whole life”, - says Eugeniy about himself. He started learning classical guitar at a musical school and then turned to electric bass. He finished musical co[...]

Damian is a bass player and composer from Argentina, he started with music 19 years ago. He used to play various styles with different artists performing at many concerts and records.

 

Now he plays with Mario Parmisano, who worked with Al Di Meola for 15 year as a pianist. They play Piazzolla music, and jazz.

 

He is working on his CD, where he plays jazz and South Ame[...]

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Vladislav finished musical school as a trumpeter. He studied composition at conservatory. He worked in musical theatres and circuses of the former Soviet Union; performed as a member of big-bands and other musical ensembles of Israel.[...]

Yegor plays saxophone since 8 years old. He is finishing musical school. He is the winner of numerous local, all-Ukrainian and international contests, including jazz ones. His favourite styles are bebop and funk. “I love “jamming” very much”, – says Yegor.
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hov (born in 1980) is a Ukrainian saxophonist, composer and arranger. Anton Tkachov is one of the most promising saxophonists on the contemporary Ukrainian stage, who feel himself comfortable in groups of both young and experienced performers. Tkachov special performing manner always could be distinguished by individual sound, competent phrasing; he can be a reliable partner and great soloist. Anton combines the best achievements of saxophonists of the past and his own composition innovations in his performances in the best way. He is a disciplined very much and self-collected musician
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ter. I play jazz and classical music. I try to play in all styles, but prefer bebop and ballads. I performed at jazz festivals in the USA and Switzerland. My favorite trumpeter is Arturo Sandoval. Playing the trumpet I tried to follow his example.

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Monte Jr. (Born on November 15, 1974 in Lawton, Havana, Cuba). Cuban percussionist & composer.
"Emilito" began his musical studies in Guillermo Tomas Middle School of Art in Guanabacoa.
Later he continued his studies at Amadeo Rold?n Conservatory in Havana.
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riginally I graduated from the Institute of Arts in Cuba and got a diploma of Bachelor of Clarinet in 1987. I was an Assistant Professor from 1990-2003 in this Institute. I am a multi-instrumentalist (piano, saxophone, clarinet), Founder of the Jazz Plaza Festival, Chairman of the Competition Jury of JoJazz Festival in several editions, director, composer, arranger with more than 30 years of artistic experience. As a composer I have more than 100 registered works, many collaborations and several discs. My hobbies are studying of music, culture, history, traveling with my music around the world. I came to the art of improvisation in young age.

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Basurto is a Spanish singer. Currently she is studying master studies in Amsterdam's conservatoire. In 2008 moved to the Nederlands to attend the Koninklijk Conservatoire van Den Haag. She is often asked to sing in original projects very intimist and musically rich. Singing author's music and jazz are her most close style and improvisation is a very important part of her singing, having developed [...]

Stanislav Zubkov was born in Cherkassy (Ukraine), finished Cherkassy musical college as a saxophonist in 2008. After studying in the college he entered Kiev Institute of Music named after Gli?re, the jazz saxophone department. At that time he worked in “Kiev Big Band” (swing, funk, jazz), alto –II 2011-2012. He also toured across Russia, Finland with the group “DOK” (jazz-rock). In 2012 [...]

    Dear friends!   Today, the 13th of October, is a birthday of Alexey Kozlov — jazzman, popular and «our» favorite saxophonist, the founder of the legendary «Arsenal». A composer, performer, actor, publicist and writer.     We wish Alexey happy 78th birthday!   You slaked a thirst for jazz — the need for freedom of Soviet people, you were incredibly bright source of joy and inspiration for [...]

Faustina Abad-Sokolov is an award-winning vocalist and composer from Israel. On May 2013 she graduated on a full scholarship from Berklee College of Music in Boston, U.S.A, where she had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best talents of today’s music scene. She is the winner of the international Jazz competition “Massimo Urbani Awards” (2005) in Italy. And was invited to perfor[...]

Shingo was a professional drummer in Japan for 20 years. He worked as a director of MIDI Karaoke at Victor for 13 years. Then he patented drum microphones. Now he is a president of Highleads. Highleads is making CubeMic for drums and cymbals.[...]

Jazz Vocalist/Songwriter/Lyricist/Trombonist GARY BROCKS has a wide background in Jazz, R&B, Rock, Latin, Haitian, and World Musics. He has performed or recorded with Roswell Rudd, Carla Bley, Kirk Nurock, Billy Harper, Michael Mantler, The Jazz Composers Orchestra, The Sam River's Jazz Orchestra, Paul Butterfield, the O‘Jays, Ska Sha (Haitian Konpa), numerous latin bands, and has performed at t[...]

t a professional jazz singer, and to be certain I haven’t studied anywhere (professional schools, studios). But I have got some experience of communication, joint performances and collaborations with jazz musicians. I am very passionate about the Jane Monheit’s music. This woman sings out of her soul and from her heart, that is so touching for me as a human being and also performer! I am a big fan of singing jazz ballads.

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