Mark Kavuma
Mark Kavuma has established himself as a key player in the British Jazz explosion. As leader, he has released three albums, ‘Kavuma’ (2018), voted among the best albums of the year by Downbeat magazine and The Banger Factory (2019), both released with UK record label Ubuntu Music. Mark’s third release is the first offering on his own label ‘Banger Factory Records’ - Arashi No Ato (2021).
Marta Töpferová
Marta Topferova is one of the most unique singers and songwriters of her generation. Hailing from the Czech Republic, and immigrating to the United States at a young age, Marta grew up with various cultural influences.
Establishing herself in New York City in 1996, Marta’s music rapidly developed into a remarkable mix of Latin American folklore with undeniable hints of her Eastern-European roots.
Marco Cafolla
Scottish Artist/Composer/Producer & Musician, masterminding the award-winning ‘Federation of the Disco Pimp’, ‘CAFOLLA’ & ‘Mama Terra’.
Moreira Chonguiça
Mozambican jazz-saxophonist, composer, producer, academic and philanthropist, Moreira Chonguiça is feted as one of the finest exponents of innovative and original jazz from Africa.
Omar Kamal
“This guy has got RANGE!!” - Quincy Jones
“He’s brilliant - who would believe this young man grew up in the West Bank” - Becky Anderson, CNN International
Omar Puente
Omar Puente is a Cuban-born violinist and jazz musician, currently living in England. He has been called "a classical violinist with a heart that beats with a Cuban rhythm, a soul that is African, and a home in West Yorkshire".
Orphy Robinson
Orphy Robinson M.B.E is a British jazz multi-instrumentalist who plays vibraphone, keyboards, saxophone, trumpet, piano, marimba, steelpans and drums. He has written music for television, film and theatre.
Pablo Aslan
Grammy Award Winner (Best Latin Jazz Album) and Latin Grammy Award Winner (Best Tango Album)
“…a towering figure in the world of modern tango” - Raul D’Gama Souza
Pete McGuinness
Multi-Grammy nominated jazz arranger and leader of the 17-piece Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra
Ricardo Lemvo
Ricardo Lemvo has established himself as a pioneer with his innovative music. Lemvo’s blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms with pan-African styles (soukous, Angolan semba and kizomba) has been described by the Los Angeles Times as “seamless and infectious.”
Richard Bona
Richard Bona is a Grammy-winning musician, one of the most accomplished international bass players, composers and multi-instrumentalists.
Santi Debriano
Bassist and composer Santi Debriano has been playing the instrument since he was a teenager. Born in Panama, he has lived in New York City for many years, serving as the leader of his own groups and as a sideman for others.
Spam Allstars
"Yeomanson’s unpretentious nature and incredible musical daringness coupled with...talented musicians he brought together have made the Spam Allstars one of Miami’s signature sounds as they successfully imbedded their original funkified groove into the cultural identity of a whole generation of Miamians." - Miami Herald
Siya Makuzeni
Siya Makuzeni is a professional South African trombone player, vocalist, lyricist and songwriter known for her extensive musical range, vocal dexterity, experimental creativity, and passion for symbiotic cross-genre influences.
Tal Gamlieli
A recipient of a Downbeat Magazine Award for Outstanding Performance, bassist Tal Gamlieli possesses a highly expressive, lyrical and harmonious musical style, and conveys a wide sweep of emotions, colors and textures.
Yamit & the Vinyl Blvd
“Yamit Lemoine boasts a sultry Billie Holiday-influenced singing style that perfectly conjures the classic-jazz era, as does her violin playing.” - Jazziz Magazine