Justin Fitzgerald

Born: August 7, 1969

Based on the picturesque South Coast of New South Wales, Australia, Justin Fitzgerald is a distinguished pianist and composer who seamlessly bridges the worlds of jazz, classical, and solo piano music. Drawing inspiration from legendary artists such as Bill Evans, John Coltrane, and Oscar Peterson, Justin cultivates a unique musical style that pays homage to his influences while carving out his own artistic identity.

With a keen ear for melody and harmony, Justin's compositions are characterized by their emotional depth and intricate arrangements. His work has garnered attention not just in the jazz community, but also in the realms of television and film. Justin's music has found its way into popular productions such as "The Path" and "5th Ward" on Hulu in the United States, as well as programming for Fox Sports, The History Channel, ABC, SBS, and Channel 10 in Australia. This widespread recognition is a testament to his versatility and ability to create music that resonates across various mediums.

DBD Trio

Born: August 7, 1979

DBD Trio is a band from Poland, their music is a synthesis of ideas about jazz. Each musician brings their unique baggage of musical experiences to embark on a journey together.

  Expressive melodies create a nostalgic atmosphere that can transport the recipient to a non-existent place. The classic formula of an acoustic piano trio makes you realize how much there is still to discover in this area. This music can be the sound background of a smoky jazz club, as well as the idyllic landscapes of a winding river. A honest and simple message will certainly find its audience.

The project started in 2023, with a meeting of three friends: Mateusz Dymek- piano, Dominik Drapikowski -drums, Piotr Bober- double base, the name DBD comes from first letters of their names.

Siwon Lee

Born: January 21, 1995

Siwon Lee is a distinguished jazz pianist, arranger and composer based in New York and South Korea. Having established a strong foundation, playing classical piano since the age of four, her work spans genres. Her artistic influence includes classical, jazz, funk, pop and latin music.

Her jazz journey began in South Korea, where she won first prize at the 2014 Kyung-Hee University Jazz Competition, a significant milestone that set the stage for her pursuit of jazz at an international level. Moving to New York, she immersed herself in rigorous study and performance at SUNY Purchase, earning both acclaim and accolades, including the 2024 SUNY Purchase Outstanding Graduate Award, which recognized her exceptional leadership and musicianship.

Nitzan Gavrieli

Nitzan Gavrieli is a New York-based jazz pianist and composer who is a vital force on the city’s jazz scene. His music expands on the traditional jazz piano trio format, blending elements of classical music and Middle Eastern influences into a sound that is both distinctive and emotionally rich.

?In addition to leading his own trio, Nitzan is an in-demand sideman, arranger, and collaborator. He has recorded and performed with world-renowned artists such as Dennis Chambers, Mike Stern, Melissa Aldana, Francisco Mela, Mark Murphy, Chris Cheek, Steve Cardenas, Jamie Baum, and many others. His versatility and sensitivity at the piano have made him a valued contributor to dozens of albums and projects across genres.

Sean Vokes

Born: January 26, 1976

Sean was born in San Antonio, TX and raised with two concert pianists as parents. He has a B.M. degree from West Texas A&M University, with continued studies at the Masters level, and also holds an M.B.A. from Abilene Christian University. Sean is the founder and Executive Director of Minor Third Records, an indie label, where he has released two albums of original compositions (Reflections of Simplicity and Mundane Fascinations). Sean is currently a student of Berklee Asst. Piano Dept. Chair, Dr. John Paul McGee. He has also studied at the New York Jazz Academy and enjoys sitting in at New York Clubs like Ornithology. Sean is an active performer, composer, arranger, and accompanist. He has served as the Region Jazz Chair for the Texas Music Educators Association and was commissioned to write music for the TMEA audition process.

Jacob Hurlock

Born: September 25, 2002

Joshua Banks

Born: April 20, 1999

Joshua Banks (he/him) is an Asian-Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ pianist and music educator from Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton), Alberta.

He began his musical journey in classical piano, achieving a Level 10 certification with the Royal Conservatory of Music, and has since graduated with distinction from MacEwan University’s BMus in Piano Performance, with an additional diploma in Recording & Production. He has taken lessons with local piano luminaries as Chris Andrew, Stephanie Urquhart, Mboya Nicholson, and Bianca Baciu.

Joshua has studied piano for over a decade, and has experience performing in a variety of genre contexts, most notably jazz. He has played with the Edmonton Jazz Orchestra (EJO), performed at JazzYYC’s “Tune In - Tune Up” conference celebrating gender justice in jazz, and performed his original contemporary jazz compositions at the Edmonton International Jazz Festival. Joshua can be found freelancing and recording around Edmonton, and has performed in such venues such as the Yardbird Suite and Winspear Centre.

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Pat Marafiote

Pat has been playing in NYC since age 15, when he appeared at the Apollo in Harlem with the Aristocrats. His background crosses many genres from soul and R&B through funk, jazz and classical. He has performed or recorded with many notable musicians including Dave Weckl, Mike Stern, Adam Nussbaum, Stanley Banks, Alvin Queen, Marquel Jordan and Ray Fuller. He was the MD for the legendary Fred Parris and the Five Satins.

He regularly performs in the NYC / CT area with numerous jazz, blues and funk bands. His schedule can be found at http://www.marafiote.com/gigs.html 

Stefan Sirbu

Strasbourg-based pianist and composer, Moldovan-born Stefan Sirbu has made both sides of the Rhine and the Atlantic his creative lab. Classically-trained since the age of 6 and composing since the age of 10, Stefan Sirbu has been drawing inspiration from jazz greats and contemporary artists, hip-hop, Latin-American and European classical music alike.

Dedicated to the art form, while pursuing a career in law, he has been sharing his music with audiences internationally for over twenty years. His compositions have been broadcasted on various radio stations worldwide such as Swiss Radio Jazz, France Musique, Radio România Cultural, Canarias Radio and others.