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Miles Mindlin

Born: September 10, 2000

Miles Mindlin is an award winning virtuoso Jazz Guitarist, composer and bandleader from London. He is based in New York City after completing his masters at the Manhattan School of Music on a scholarship.
He is highly in demand across the UK, the USA and Europe and has performed his own music at venues such as: Royal Albert Hall, Ornithology Jazz club, NYC Closeup, The Vortex Jazz Club (London), Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (London), Dizzy’s Club (Lincoln centre NYC), the Owl (Brooklyn), Copenhagen Jazz Festival and Aarhus Jazz Festival.

His debut album, released on the Fresh Sound label in November 2023 features all original compositions which draw on literature, film and music in equal measure.

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

Mehmet Baturay Yarkın (DMA) – Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Academician

A versatile and accomplished pianist, Dr. Baturay Yarkın has performed on prestigious stages globally, from Aya Irini in İstanbul 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.

A versatile and accomplished pianist, Baturay Yarkın has performed on prestigious stages around the world, from Aya Irini in İstanbul to renowned festivals and concert halls across Europe, the USA, and beyond. His music transcends genres, blending classical, jazz, tango, and Ottoman/Turkish folk traditions.

Carlos Alberto Jiménez

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 Aché, 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 Aché released their debut studio album in spring of 2019, featuring eight original compositions.