Gnessin State Musical College alumnus. He played with various prominent musicians such as Dennis Rowland, Paskal Fon Wroblevsky, David Fiuczynski, Eric Legnini, Bob Mintzer and many others.

Pianist, sound producer.

“Alexander Pasechnik graduated from music school, then mainstream department of Grodno University. For 7 years worked in the Big-band of the local Philharmonic, playing in a symphony orchestra at the same time. I was offered to work a musician on the ship, and couldn’t refuse this proposition, because I wanted to work with different musicians [...]

I was born in Ufa in 2004. Finished St. Petersburg University of Culture and Arts (mainstream department). Collaborated with a lot of ensembles, playing in different styles and genres. Currently I live in Kazan (Russia), participate and solo in Kazan philharmonic jazz-orchestra, concert actively in small bands (including author projects). The main thing for me [...]

Konstantin was born on April 19, 2000 in Gorlovka, Donetsk region. In 2007 he entered the Music school No. 1 in Gorlovka and studied saxophone and guitar at the of mainstream-jazz department. Since September 2008 He’s the member of the child orchestra and ensemble of the pop-jazz department of the Music school No. 1. Since [...]

Konstantin was born on April 19, 2000 in Gorlovka, Donetsk region. In 2007 he entered the Music school No. 1 in Gorlovka and studied saxophone and guitar at the mainstream-jazz department. In February 2008 he took part in the regional competition "A Step to Olympus" for the first time. Since September 2008 he is the [...]

Gregory Boyd is a EU based, American bred, Singer/Songwriter and Electric Steel Pan Instrumentalist. Gregory Boyd lays down the vocals, incendiary electric Steel drum work and impressive songwriting skills for his unique new sound all of which has been described as the single most important thing that has graced the steel drum instrument.

Gregory Boyd is a EU based, American bred, Singer/Songwriter and Electric Steel Pan Instrumentalist. Gregory Boyd lays down the vocals, incendiary electric Steel drum work and impressive songwriting skills for his unique new sound all of which has been described as the single most important thing that has graced the steel drum instrument. Gregory Boyd [...]

“I study at the Belarus State Musical College, finish my 4th year of mainstream musical art department. I like to improvise, learn something new and to learn from people, who know the sense in improvisation, go into jams and perform with a group!.. “Learn Jazz”!

Pianist, composer, arranger. He got the Pianoforte Diploma, the Jazz Music Diploma, the Music Teaching Diploma and the Second prize for Pianoforte Teaching. The first prize at the 21st International Competition BARGA JAZZ 2008 for Jazz Orchestral Arrangement and Composition. The first Prize at the 4th National Competition WALTEX JAZZ COMPETITION with THE DUET.

“I engage in jazz improvisation, arranging. My favorite musicians are: Dexter Gordon, Vinten Morsalez, Oscar Piterson, Jacky Terison. The diploma winner of the contest of young pianist-improvisers named after D. Temkin.”

In 2012 I finished Chelyabinsk academy specializing in classical piano. But jazz music has always been my weakness. Currently I sing with a jazz ensemble in my city. As for me jazz is constant seeking for new sensations, sounds, permanent improvement of someone as a musician. This is the music which has all feelings and [...]

Bach Trumpet Artist, John Dover, based out of Portland, Oregon, fuses his classic sound with a modern edge. John’s influences range from the jazz sounds of Miles Davis and Chet Baker to the modern pop of Sting and Jamie Cullum. John takes the trumpet’s full spectrum of sound and delivers a contemporary approach to a [...]

“I graduated from Novosibirsk State Conservatory as a composer. Mainly engaged in theatrical music. Performing attracts me more at the moment. My music favorites are Alexander Scriabin, Olivier Messiaen, Vladimir Gorovits, Bill Evans, Oscar Piterson, Chik Corea…”

I work in clubs of Kiev, compose music, and participate in recordings of various performers. I like Ping-Pong and listen to all kinds of jazz and fusion.

Started her jazz piano studies at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz. Completed the Bachelor of Arts at the Jazz Department of the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz / Austria and currently enrolled in the Master's Degree Program in the jazz piano class led by Prof. Olaf Polziehn. Member of the “Piotr Pawlak [...]

"Born in Domodossola (Italy) in 1980, he is one of the most highly regarded European jazz flutists and a flute and electronics specialist. He also plays in classical and contemporary contexts with the whole flute's family (from piccolo to bass flute). He graduated in flute at the conservatory “G. Cantelli” of Novara and in jazz [...]

“I love this loud instrument since childhood. I started playing music professionally after entering the Higher Musical College in Tiraspol. Currently I study at my 4th year as a drummer. I perform and listen to music of different kinds: jazz, jazz-rock, funk, Latin music, etc.”

“I love improvising.”

Dmitriy is a participant of the group “Roundangle”, formed in 2002, which plays instrumental music, jazz-rock, funk. The winner of the contest “Guitar Show Muztorg” (St. Petersburg, Russia), the Grand-prix winner of the instrumental music in Balaklava (Ukraine). Participated in numerous festivals and performed on different stages.

Rafa? Rokicki is a pianist, composer and arranger. His music is characterised by beautiful sound, gentle but forceful touch and rich dynamics. His captivating performances enchant with his melodic visual compositions that combine lyrical scandinavian jazz with the energy of the funk or latin styles.

Jazz-pianist, composer. He was born in the family of musicians in Kurgan. Studied piano and saxophone at the music school . Entered the piano class of D. Shostakovich State Music Colledge in Kurgan. Then he enrolled in piano class at Urals Mussorgsky State Conservatoire in Ekaterinburg, where he has kept his music career going. Since [...]

“Kultprosvet college (college of music and arts) and Dnepropetrovsk state university, Ukraine.”

“I play sax-tenor, study in musical college, regularly visit and conduct jams.”

He made his debut at “Kvadrat” jazz-club in 1997. In 1998 he became a winner of the young performers contest “Autumn Marathon”, which was held by St. Petersburg jazz music Philharmonic. He performed as a member of different ensembles, representing various kinds of music, such as Alexey Kanunnikov jazz-band, big-band conducted by Sergey Gusityanskiy. In [...]

“I'm an Upright Bass virtuoso, a composer and a successful YouTuber with more than 4 million views on my videos.”

"С детства занимаюсь музыкой (школа, Хабаровский колледж искусств) играю, пишу."

Born in Kobe, Japan. He was educated in a International School in Japan and made him interested in the American music. His musical training started at the age of 18 as a Electric Bassist, after graduating highschool in 1995. He entered Koyo Conservatory in 1996 and have studied harmony and various types of music. It [...]

Nominees for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards were announced on Dec. 5.