Peter Brainin
Peter Brainin is a Grammy and Latin Grammy winning saxophonist, composer and educator who has toured internationally with Mongo Santamaría, Valery Ponomorev, Hilton Ruiz, Bebo Valdez, Chico O’Farrill, Bobby Sanabria, Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Joris Teepe, Willie Colon & Legal Alien, Samuel Torres, the Mambo Legends
Jimmy Greene
A native of Connecticut, Jimmy Greene is one of the most respected saxophonists of his generation. He tours internationally and appears at storied clubs and festivals with his own groups and as a member of the Ron Carter Quartet. He has also toured and/or recorded with Horace Silver, Tom Harrell,
Steve Kortyka
Based out of Astoria, NY, Steve Kortyka is an accomplished mulit-instrumentalist, composer, educator and full time performer. He is a main member of the Brian Newman Quintet/Quartet, one of NYC’s modern working bands currently holding a residency at The Jazz Club at the Aman hotel. Since graduating from the Cincinnati
Troy Roberts
Embracing his love for a vast variety of stylistic genres, three-time GRAMMY nominated saxophonist, Troy Roberts is quickly becoming one of the most widely recorded touring artists of his time. As a go-to first call saxophonist, his name adorns several essential recordings ranging from the legendary Joey DeFrancesco, the iconic Van Morrison, the quintessential Jeff
Will Evans
William Evans is a pianist and composer based in New York. From Providence, Rhode Island, Evans developed his love of music through a wide variety of recordings, from Bach to the Beatles. He received the George Wein Jazz Ambassador award in 2016 and graduated with highest honors from Brown University
Alejandra Williams-Maneri
Alejandra Williams-Maneri is a passionate and dedicated pianist and educator. She is also a former Litchfield Jazz Camper and has been studying piano for 19 years and is trained in both jazz and classical piano. Graduating with a degree in Jazz Piano Performance from Oberlin Conservatory, Alejandra was the recipient
Dan Liparini
Dan Liparini is a guitarist, composer, and arranger based in Hartford, CT. As a student at the Hartt School of Music he had the opportunity to study with Steve Davis, Nat Reeves, Rene McLean, Chris Casey, Rich Goldstein and other great musicians. Since graduating in 2013 he has stayed busy
Mike Godette
Mike Godette received a BM in Jazz Studies from Western Connecticut State University with a focus on jazz guitar. He has taught guitar for the past 14 years and performs regularly as a leader and sideman throughout the CT/NY area and he has played with artists such as Aaron Goldberg,
Melinda Rodriguez
Melinda’s musical journey has taken her to international stages, from Bermuda, Japan and Puerto Rico where she has performed at various festivals and collaborated with esteemed artists such as Michael Feinstein, Cyrille Aimee, and Jane Monheit. She has also worked extensively with jazz greats like Kevin Mahogany. Melinda has graced
Dave Ballou
TRUMPET Trumpeter/Composer Dave Ballou has released ten CD’s as a leader or co-leader. His most recent, Quadrants for solo trumpet (pfMentum, CD 113) showcase his virtuosic trumpet technique and ability to sustain long form improvisations. Ballou has performed and recorded with a vast array of artists such as the Lebanese