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Straddling the musical world as few other bassists have, John Patitucci’s solo, session, composing and collaborative work has encompassed everything from classical and Afro-Cuban to blues, pop and jazz. His association with Chick Corea during the ‘80s assured his international fame, and he remains one of the world’s most consummate players.

Venko has been occupied with drums and percussions since he was 12 years old. His style has been strongly influenced by the traditions of the huge jazz and pop drum players from the American East Coast.

Guitar player, composer, producer, music teacher.

Eugene Rousseau has performed across North America and on five continents since his Carnegie Hall debut. The legendary saxophonist Marcel Mule described Rousseau as "a brilliant saxophonist and distinguished artist," and critics the world over have echoed Mule's praise.

One of Malta’s finest bass players with recording, performance and producing experience. Simon Sammut has gained a good reputation as a solid bass player and a teacher of the instrument. As a performer, he has played with leading musicians and covering a wide span of musical styles, ranging from rock, jazz to musicals amongst others.

Pat Metheny Group//Gary Burton//David Sanchez Quartet//

Free-lance Jazz bassist.

The 5-times Grammy award winner, producer and sound engineer Elliot Scheiner shouldn’t need introduction being one of the world’s top pioneers of surround production starting in 1994 with the Eagles album ‚Hell Freezes Over’, while in Europe at that time the discussion on how, why and what for just started. The list of references reads like a who’s-who of the international music scene: Fleetwood Mac, Sting, John Fogerty, Van Morrison, Toto, Queen, Faith Hill, Lenny Kravitz, Natalie Cole, Doobie Brothers, Aerosmith, Phil Collins, Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Warnes, Barbra Streisand and many many others.

Born in 1967 in Mallersdorf, Mr. Schindlbeck began drumming at age five. After serving as principal percussionist at the Mannheim Nationaltheater, he joined the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in 1992. While mastering classical percussion, he is also actively performing as a member of the Berlin Philharmonic Jazz Group and appears at numerous jazz festivals.

Terence Blanchard//Gretchen Parlato Band//