Margee Minier-Tubbs

Born: February 1

Margee Minier-Tubbs, Executive Producer, Writer, co-Composer, Lyricist and Vocalist for Oneness-World, is a multi-faceted bi-lingual, (French) European/American artist with a diverse international background and prolific career. As well as being an innovative songwriter & lyricist, she holds a degree in Fashion Design from The Fashion Institute of Technology in N.Y., studied at La Sorbonne in Paris, France, is a French translator, lived and worked in 21 countries. After a decade of creating international fashion trend reports for Saks Fifth Avenue and The IWS Woolmark Company, promoting Paris Fashion around the world, Margee created Margétoile Records & The Margétoile School of Fashion Design, she mentors in the Sustainable Fashion movement globally. Margee worked as a translator in the Music Industry at MIDEM, the International Music Conference in Cannes, France, attended World Music Festivals and worked with musicians and composers from around the world. She studied classical and jazz piano throughout her life, ballet and modern dance for 15 years.

Andrea Zacchia

Andrea Zacchia, born in 1984, is a jazz guitarist and composer who seamlessly blends melodic sensitivity and innovative sound research. He honed his craft at the University of Music in Rome and Fonderia delle Arti, developing a distinctive musical language that effortlessly spans modal jazz, post-bop, and contemporary influences. As a leader, Zacchia has two albums to his name and a track record of diverse collaborations. He has graced stages and studios alongside esteemed musicians and has collaborated with diverse  Italian brands of music gear.

Dr�� Matsumoto

Born: June 21, 1972

Dré Matsumoto (aka André Marcel Ajamu Akinyele) is an American-Canadian residing in Yokohama. The bassist and multi-instrumentalist is known for his jazz-fusion-funk. His inspirations include Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, and Ron Carter, to name a few. He was born in San Pablo, California as André Marcel Wilson, and changed his name to André Marcel Ajamu Akinyele in 2004. Why the name Dré Matsumoto? He stated that “Dré is half my name André, and Matsumoto is a Japanese name that I love the sound of.” A native of the San Francisco bay area, he currently resides in Toronto, Ontario Canada and Yokohama, Kanagawa Japan

Nikola Spasojevic

Born: May 17, 1999

Nikola Spasojevic (US, RS) is a saxophonist and composer based in New York. Spasojevic brings an eclectic combination of influences to his improvisations and compositions expressed through the language of contemporary jazz. Nikola began playing classical saxophone when he was just 9 years old in Subotica (RS). Later, he moved to Rotterdam (NL) to pursue his undergraduate degree at Codarts University of the Arts. In 2022 he came to New York City to continue his studies with a master’s at New York University. While at NYU, he has had the opportunity to perform at well-known venues like the Blue Note with the Dezron Douglas ensemble, the Frederick Loewe Theater with the NYU Jazz Orchestra and the Provincetown Playhouse with the David Liebman ensemble

Aiskander

Born: September 12, 1973

AISKANDER is a Polish jazz composer, arranger, reharmonizer, as well as guitarist, improviser, and music producer. He founded the Wroc?aw-based vocal and instrumental ensemble Mistrz Allegro, and is also the owner and founder of the Polish independent record label illumination Music. The artist mainly performs instrumental jazz-funk, jazz fusion, and world music.

The willingness to improve the creative process inspired Aiskander to work on his own material. In mid-2009 Aiskander recorded his first solo album Tysi?czna cz??? rado?ci. The opening songs Ró?a wiatrów, Fantazja and twelve other compositions woven around the melodic sound of a classical guitar announced the direction continued in the next two albums. His third long-play and the albums: Idylla, Furta and Nostalgia stand out because of the multitude of instruments used to record them. Apart from the well-known ones it is worth to mention: the marimba, the English horn, the Chinese violin - Erhu, or the Persian santoor. According to Aiskander the use of unconventional instruments is inspiring and has a significant impact on the audience.

Coy Simmons

Born: March 21, 2001

Coy Simmons is a Jazz Fusion musician from Decatur, Illinois. His music focuses on heavy and complex emotions conveyed through various instrumental arrangements. His previous project "Vesuvio" has released a self titled album, and his current project is called "Frock" with an album coming soon. He primarily plays alto and soprano saxophone, but is also featured as a guitarist in his own works. Currently he resides in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Daniel Casares

Born: July 21, 1995

Daniel Casares is a jazz guitarist and composer from A Coruña, Spain. He studied at the Berklee College Of Music from 2014-2018 under the mentorship of Terence Blanchard, Dave Santoro, Darren Barrett, Kenny Werner, Mick Goodrick, Tim Miller, and many more. As a student he led a weekly set at the historic Wally's Jazz Cafe in Boston. After graduation, Daniel lived in New York City and was able to perform regularly as a sideman in the city's venues and clubs. He moved back to Galicia in 2019, where he performs often as a leader and sideman at the region's main musical venues. He completed a master's degree at SOAS University of London in 2022. In recent years, Daniel has performed at prestigious venues and festivals in the United States, Europe, and India.

Toby Wren

Born: April 3, 1975

Toby Wren plays jazz guitar and writes music. He was trained at the QCMGU in composition and contemporary improvisation. He won the 1997 DIGF composers competition for his guitar piece 'nebbish' and was twice selected for the Australian Composers Orchestral Forum. He has been performed by most of Australia's orchestras, written arrangements for rock bands, given lectures on Australian music, written instructional materials and essays and recorded two CDs of original compositions. Toby also plays with the Trevor Hart Quartet.

UMLAUT, The Toby Wren Trio (due for release, July, 2006)FAT LIP 81, Babel (2000).

Sugar Bomb

Active since: 2023

Sugar Bomb is an instrumental groove jazz trio formed in 2023 in Asheville, NC. ?Known for their dynamic range in taste and performance, they are often described as modern, playful, and refreshing. The trio consisting of Jacob Bruner (keyboards), Eli Kahn (bass/guitar), and Joe Enright (drums) draw from a wide range of influences spanning classical and jazz to fusion, hip hop, and electronic music. Often categorized as jazz for simplicity’s sake and perhaps highlighting their love for improvisation, Sugar Bomb creates a genre-defying kaleidoscope of musical expression through sensitive, yet high-energy performance and composition.

DayRide

Active since: 2025

Formed by Conrad Henderson and Robert Bratetich, this fusion band blends technical mastery in an exciting blend of Jazz,Rock Fusion, Latin and Funk styles. 

The lineup features Sam Aliano on drums, a powerhouse percussionist known for his dynamic rhythm and complex beats; Robert Bratetich, a guitar virtuoso whose intricate solos and expansive style redefine the boundaries of fusion guitar; Conrad Henderson, a bass guitar master whose deep grooves define the foundation of the band; and Konrad Olszewski, a virtuosic classically trained pianist with strong jazz/rock influences which expands the music through the skillful blending of multiple styles.