I am fond of instrumental music and play the trumpet and flugelhorn everything from classical music to jazz! I finished the mainstream department of musical college named after P. I. Chaykovskiy.

Marsel Barannik won the first prize for composition on the contest “Samal” in Astana city, Kazakhstan. He finished Musical College named after Chaykovskiy in Pavlodar city as a pianist. He got a diploma for the best performing of piano ensembles – the first prize in the conservatory named after Kurmangazy in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Marsel studied [...]

Alexey was born and lived for many years in Siberia. He finished the conductor-choir department of musical college, and also the academy of culture as “Director of Public Events”. He is a unique performer, who plays the two-row chromatic harmonica. He has been playing this instrument since 2005, accompanying himself with guitar and use this [...]

I am a musician. I play since my 10 years. I finished musical school as a drummer. I finished mainstream department of Donetsk college of culture as a drummer. Take part in Donetsk jazz projects, as well as in Musical college, where I studied but now in role on session musician on the mainstream department. [...]

The updated edition of the book "Jazz Greats" was released in Saint- Petersburg few days ago.   There are materials about 145 jazz musicians from The U.S.A and The Europe of different periods of jazz history in the new two-volume edition of the popular collection of jazz biographies and interviews.   The book was published [...]

I just like playing.

Bass and double-bass player, composer. Experienced flexible musician with sense of ensemble. He had an experience of playing with the best musicians of Ukraine and other countries while being a student of the Kiev University named after Gli?re and composed his own pieces of music. Since 2004 he has been a student of professor Wane [...]

JAMIE BAUM, NYC jazz flutist/composer/recording artist/clinician has toured the US and over 30 countries working with renowned musicians ranging from George Russell, Randy Brecker, Donald Brown, Kenny Werner, Mick Goodrick, Tom Harrell and Fred Hersch to Dave Douglas, Uri Caine, Karaikudi Mani, Wadada Leo Smith and V. M. Bhatt. Ms. Baum has received critical praise [...]

Более сотни импровизаторов из 22 стран мира уже стали участниками отборочного онлайн этапа конкурса МАСТЕР-ДЖЕМ ФЕСТА! Поздравляем! И напоминаем, что ПРИЕМ ЗАЯВОК на участие в конкурсе ПРОДОЛЖАЕТСЯ до 31 декабря 2012! И предлагаем взглянуть на статистику принятых заявок.

My name is Elias Habib. I'm a percussionist since an early age. I studied at the Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, in Tel Aviv. I love to play many kinds of music and I hope to meet a lot of colleagues at the festival. See you all soon!!!

My name is Roni Zadik. I am a musician, drummer and percussion player. I got my musical education in the USA. Last year I moved into Israel. I own a music center, teaching, playing and recording with artists from my country and from all over the world.

Eygeniy Kitayev is a Transnistrian bass-guitarist, arranger and composer, who performs music of different genres. Accompanied to such musicians as Alexey Kuznetsov (Russia), Vladidmir Danilin (Russia), Yuriy Kuznetsov (Ukraine), Lee Andrew Davidson (USA), John Daniel Walter (USA), Giovanni Falzone (Italy), Edith Steyer (Germany) etc. on Jazz sessions. He took part in the international project “Trigon(Moldova) [...]

“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 [...]

“I am a professional jazz musician. My main instrument is clarinet, but I also play the piano, drums, percussion and double-bass. I play in different jazz styles from Dixieland and early swing to modern jazz. I like Latin jazz very much. At the moment I constantly play with David Goloschekin and other jazz musicians of [...]

"I'm a vocalist born in Jakarta, Indonesia. My passion in music especially jazz has brought me to several local jazz scenes and festivals. I met and worked with several local jazz musicians such as Indra Lesmana, Idang Rasjidi, Tjut Nyak Deviana Daudsjah, Sandy Winarta, Barry Likumahuwa, etc. I studied vocal at Institut Musik Daya Indonesia [...]

In 2011 I finished the Transnistrian highest musical college as a drummer (mainstream department). I play in different musical ensembles (military mainstream brass orchestra, rock group, funk band, jazz big band). I like music of different styles such as rock, jazz, fusion, jazz-rock…

I am a trumpeter of the Astrakhan philharmonic orchestra. I like improvisation! Will be glad to take part in such an interesting contest!

“I started to play piano at the age of six. Completed music school and music college, both in Norilsk. Started to play professionally in 1979. In 1992 moved to Australia, Melbourne, where continued to play with different bands. Also created my own band 'Juggle' in 1998, we played mainly fusion, latin jazz, etc. (original music). [...]

A new book «The Jazzist» by Alexey Kozlov, the renowned saxophonist, composer and the «Arsenal» band leader, was published. The book consists of two volumes and it was presented in mid-October in Moscow at the concert for Alexey Kozlov 76th Birthday. The author shares his memories and thoughts about the life on pages of this beautiful precious gift edition, which feasibly will become a rare [...]

Hello! I am a guitarist from Ufa. Improvisation is my passion!

I studied violin at specialized musical school. I am fond of jazz and blues. I like both playing jazz with violin and singing.

I finished Khabarovsk Art College in 2004, where I studied jazz vocals. I am a regular participant of international jazz festivals and competitions. I live and teach vocals in St. Petersburg.

My name is Dorel Burlacu. I am the member of “Moldova musicians Association”. I have finished the Musical Academy of theatre and fine arts in Kishinev. Kinds of my work in the music area include different aspects of creativity. Among them are the soloist of ethnic-jazz group “Trigon” (keyboard and chromatic harmonica), the representative of [...]

“I am Francois Nyame, musician from Cameroon. I am a bass-guitarist devoted to jazz passionately. I spend my days playing the guitar. I often contemplate nature searching for inspiration, while walking around Yaounde.”

Trumpeter, composer and arranger Mark Rapp earned his Master’s in Jazz from the University of New Orleans continuing to live and play there for 5 years studying with piano Master Ellis Marsalis. Now based in NYC for 9 years, he's performed on and released 4 diverse recordings, which include leading and playing the closing track [...]

Yelena Khanga is a well-known Russian journalist, the host of TV shows, which became cultic, such as "About That" (Rus: Про это; first soviet talk-show about sex) and "The Domino Principle", participant of many other popular TV projects, and all in all an exemplar of intelligent woman with excellent sense of taste. She became the [...]

I have been playing in mainstream-symphonic orchestra for about 6 years. I have also participated in different rock, jazz, ethnical and folk ensembles. I think that jazz and improvisation were given to people for expressing their feelings, emotions, characters, moods, when there are not enough words.

Classical studies, jazz workshops, private lessons. I perform in different ensembles. I like all kinds of jazz music from New Orleans to free. Swing and feeling, that's important for me. I play alto sax too. I like to compose.

Melvin Taylor is one of the guitarists recognized as the greatest in the history of rock, blues and jazz music. Melvin performed in front of thousands fans all over the world. The admirers of his music in Argentina, Canada, China, Chile, France, Germany, Great Britain, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Turkey, Ukraine, and, certainly, the USA [...]