Tim Vermeulen

Born: December 2, 1994

Drummer/composer Tim Vermeulen (°Bruges ’94) has spent years creating music focused on melody and feeling. He uses a cinematic approach supported by a clear use of a variety of colors. This bold and winding musical path leads the listener to a sonic adventure that can only succeed with the help of the best improvisers: Felix Declerck (electric bass), Seppe De Bleser (alto saxophone) and Thibaut Deryckere (piano) have the drive and skills to make this music come alive.

The Outernet

Active since: 2023

In the realm of progressive jazz rock, The Outernet is a fresh force redefining musical boundaries. Led by visionary keyboardist and composer Phil Turcio, the band features Pete Drummond (drums), Pete Mollica (bass), and rising guitarist Emilio Kormanic. Each member brings a unique virtuosity, creating a rich, genre-defying sound. Phil’s spontaneous, almost mystical compositional process, powered by modern technology, shapes much of the band’s creative drive. Emilio’s partnership with Phil, forged pre-COVID, adds a layer of musical telepathy, while Mollica's decades-long collaboration with Phil grounds the group with deep chemistry

Baturay Yarkin

Born: April 1, 1991

A versatile and accomplished pianist, Dr. Baturay Yark?n has performed on prestigious stages globally, from Aya Irini in ?stanbul to renowned festivals and concert halls in Europe, the USA, and beyond. His music transcends genres, blending classical, jazz, tango, and Ottoman/Turkish Folk music.

Baturay Yark?n (1991) was born in a family, full of generations of musicians. He resides in ?stanbul, where had been a historical and cultural center of various civilizations. He won first place in Istanbul University State Conservatory, Department of Classical Piano part time program at the age of 7. He won 3rd place for European Young Pianists Competition at the age of 12, training with Prof. Meral Yapal?. He studied classical music, jazz, Argentina tango, Turkish music and composition until doctoral level graduation.

Carlos Alberto Jim��nez

Born: April 13, 1978

Jazz guitarist and composer, Carlos Jiménez is a sought-after musician and educator on the Montreal jazz scene. He has shared the stage with some of the most expressive names of Canadian jazz. His versatility and ability to play multiple styles on both electric and classical instruments has made him a first-choice guitarist for many recording and touring projects. Along with his work as a sideman, Carlos Jiménez has produced and released four albums as a leader and has been involved in a variety of productions ranging from jazz, Brazilian music, and popular music. A recipient of both composition and recording grants, in 2009 he received a studying grant from the Canada Council for the Arts to study with American guitarist Adam Rogers, in New York

Andy Bianco

New York City based jazz artist/composer/educator/advocate Andy Bianco has performed with Angie Stone, Deborah Cox, Kandace Springs, Ray Chew, Elle Varner, Bob Moses, George Burton & many others at such renowned venues as ABC Television's Good Morning America, Billboard Live Osaka/Tokyo, The Howard Theater, Blues Alley, The 2013 Long Beach Jazz Festival, The 2014/2015/2019 Essence Festivals in New Orleans, The 2014 BET Awards, The 2017 Richmond Jazz Festival, Sculler��s Jazz Club, Cafe Wha, SOB's, Joe's Pub, The Bitter End, The Blue Note & he's also the guitarist for the Grammy winning RnB artist Elle Varner, with whom he's toured the USA & Japan

William Strickler

William Strickler is a bassist, bandleader, composer and educator based in Columbus, Ohio. Since graduating with a Bachelor in Music from the Capital University Conservatory of Music, he has played across the country for a variety of local and national artists, including Grammy-award winning pop singer Daya. Besides his work as a sideman, Strickler leads Waves De Ach��, a project mixing his upbringing on American jazz, rock and hip-hop with his love of Cuban and other styles of Latin music. Waves De Ach�� released their debut studio album in spring of 2019, featuring eight original compositions.