Jessika Smith

Hans Fuecker

Born: January 18, 1966

Hans Fuecker is a German pianist, composer, and arranger with a career spanning multiple decades across jazz, classical, and Latin genres. He studied classical piano at the Maastricht Conservatory under Prof. Barbara Grajewska, and expanded his musical versatility by studying composition and jazz trombone with Jiggs Whigham in Cologne.

As a sought-after instrumentalist and arranger, he has collaborated with prominent acts such as Latin House, Connexion Latina, and salsa legend Larry Harlow. His concert tours have included performances with jazz greats like Buddy DeFranco, Dusko Goykovich, and Matthias Rüegg, as well as shared stages with icons such as Mel Lewis, Christian McBride, and Marc Johnson.

Shahar Amdor

Born: April 20, 1999

Shahar Amdor is a jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer, and bandleader known for his emotionally charged improvisation and genre-defying sound. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a dual degree in Performance and Film Scoring, Amdor has toured extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. He has performed at major international festivals including the Red Sea Jazz Festival (Israel), One Day Jazz Festival (Slovakia), San Jose Summer Fest (California), and Afro-Latino Festival (Belgium).

As the founder of Amdor’s Group, he leads a dynamic ensemble that blends jazz, groove, and modern textures into powerful live experiences. Amdor’s original works have been featured on albums such as Insomnia and Cassiopeia, and his music has been covered by publications including Musica Terra (Japan), The Hindu (India), The Boston Calendar, and Midnight East. He has also collaborated with Grammy-winning pianist Billy Childs, bassist Mohini Dey, and drummer Roni Kaspi.

Giacomo Romanelli

Born: May 8, 1979

Giacomo Romanelli, an Italian saxophonist and composer, released his debut album "New Beginnings" on November 30, 2024. The album features six tracks and has a total duration of 43 minutes.

All songs of the album were composed by the saxophonist and recorded at Happiness Studio in Kawasaki by "Giacomo Romanelli Kichij��ji Quartet" with Shunsuke Itoh on piano, Furuto Koshino un double bass, Maiko Mine on drums and Giacomo Romanelli on tenor saxophone.

You can listen to "New Beginnings" on various platforms, including Apple Music / Spotify 

B.I.T. DUO | Danielle Di Majo | Manuela Pasqui

Danielle and Manuela have been performing as a duo since 2019. From the beginning a special
bond was born thanks to the sharing of artistic goals that inspired their "musical research". With this
lineup they have already recorded three albums for Filibusta Records, in 2021, 2023 and 2024.B.I.T.'s first album duo, “Come Again” (Filibusta), focuses on a new interpretation of material takenfrom classical repertoires and on original songs, with the aim of building a personal sound andlyricism, as well as developing a common musical language.
Their second album “Equilibrismi” (Filibusta), is an exclusive collection of original songs. It provided
fertile ground for the two instrumentalists to delve into melodic expressiveness and the art of
dialectical interaction between two musical instruments. The result of continuous and profound
research, both compositional and improvisational.

Quinn Sternberg

Born: April 4, 1994

Bassist Quinn Sternberg is a new resident of Asheville, NC after spending seven years working as a full time musician in New Orleans. Quinn is originally from Bloomington, Indiana, where he began playing professionally as a teenager and quickly became a staple of the region’s music scene before graduating from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music with a degree in Jazz Studies. He plays both electric and acoustic bass in a wide variety of ensembles and styles. This versatility has made him an asset in collaborations with countless artists as a studio, touring, and free-lance bassist. Quinn’s musical approach relies upon providing functional and supportive bass lines, while still generating intense live energy and creative interaction. This individualistic style has made him a much sought after voice in the South, his native Midwest and beyond.

Katia Toobool

Ali Hossein Mahdavi

Born: June 29, 1996

http://www.alihossein.com     

Ali Hossein Mahdavi, born in Tehran in 1996, is a Vienna based composer, pianist, and producer whose music bridges Iranian traditions, chamber music, and contemporary jazz. His compositions are marked by intricate harmonies, rhythmic complexity, and innovative instrumentation, blending cultural depth with modern sensibilities. Known for his dynamic performances with his different bands, Ali Hossein regularly captivates audiences with a fusion of structured composition and vibrant improvisation. His album "BISTOHAFT" highlights his ability to craft rich, emotive soundscapes, combining lyrical melodies with unexpected rhythmic and harmonic shifts.

Hank Hehmsoth

Born: September 6, 1952

Hank Hehmsoth: Jazz Pianist, Composer, Visual Artist & Scholar

Where sound meets color, and jazz meets innovation—you’ll find Hank Hehmsoth.

A trailblazing pianist, composer, visual artist, and scholar, Hank’s career bridges performance, cultural exchange, and creative exploration. Whether on stage, on canvas, or in the studio, his work shapes jazz into new forms

Recorded Works & Global Reach

Hank’s catalog stretches from intricate solo pieces to bold ensemble projects. Each album reflects his dedication to jazz as an evolving, living art. See discography below. ten: Hank Hehmsoth – Piano

Time Space Fabrics: Expanding Boundaries in Jazz and Art

Cody Steinmann

Born: June 28, 1993

Cody Steinmann has been performing and teaching professionally for over 10 years. He attended Milwaukee Area Technical College where he completed an Associate’s degree in Music Occupations and later won a Rita Tallent Picken scholarship to attend the University of Wisconsin – Parkside. Cody has studied extensively with Steve Peplin, Russ Johnson, Solomon Parham, JD Allen, Jesse Catalino Montijo and James Crowley, DM. He has also taken lessons with Ari Honig, Johannes Weidenmueller, Scott Hesse, Pete McCann, and Aaron Gardner.

An outstanding improviser and composer, Cody has become a fixture on the Twin Cities jazz scene since settling in Minneapolis. Cody has performed with JD Allen, Solomon Parham, Javier Santiago, Russ Johnson, Chris Bates, JT Bates, Abinnet Berhanu, Anthony Fung, Max Gerl, Kevin Washington, Bryan Murray, Fode Bangoura, L.A. Buckner, Jake Baldwin, and Nelson Devereaux. In September 2019, under his producer name C0D3 7, he released his debut album 7 a musical chronicle of Cody’s youth. He then released his second album, Sightless Quartet Live, in May 2021. Sightless Quartet is the first group Cody formed upon moving to the Twin Cities, dedicated to exploring the intersections between jazz, metal, and hip hop.