MENTORS OF THE JAZZKAMP 2011

		Emil Spanyi (Hungary) – piano, theory, harmony Studied the piano and classical composition at the Budapest Music Academy and in Austria at Graz MHS where he passed the Magister Artium in 1996. He is the winner of many international contests and has been playing with worldwide known jazz musicians, such as: Ray Brown, Clark Terry, Philip Chaterine, Ed Thigpen and others.

		Christophe Bras (France) – drums Is highly prized French drummer. He is a studio and concert musician known by his excellent groove and technique. He is also known as one of the best drummers of the so called Brazil scene in France. He plays with many musicians such as: Babx, Marcio Faraco, Marcia Maria, Raoul de Souza, Catia Werneck, Marcello Ferreira, Georges Moustaki ... www.myspace.com/christophebras

		Heinz Von Hermann (Austria) – flute, saxophones, combo, improvisation One of the Europeans best saxophone players, composer, arranger, educator, played with Peter Herbolzheimer's Rhythm combination and brass, etc. Heinz von Hermann was the director of jazz studies at the Kärntner Landesmusik Konservatorium in Klagenfurt and teacher of saxophone and big band. www.jazzahead.com

		Ines Reiger (Austria) – vocal Having studied jazz at the Vienna Conservatorium, as well as completing studies in Theater, music, acting and education Ines knows the importance of getting qualified instruction to bring one's talents to the next level. Her international teaching experience as well as her jazz know-how and great personality make her a perfect addition to this year's amazing group of professionals. Ines entertains audiences throughout Europe performing with such great names as Peter Herbolzheimer (WDR Big Band), Bill Dobbins, Heinz von Hermann, Richard Oesterreicher, Wayne Darling and The Real Group. www.inesreiger.at

		Matjaž Mikuletič (Slovenia) – trombone He is a member of Big Band of RTV Slovenia, soloist, composer, arranger and studio musician. Matjaž Mikuletič has finished studies of jazz trombone at the Kunstuniversität in Graz. He performs with many international bands: EBU Big Band, Tentet Mirokado, Ocho Rios, Ten directions, Boško Petrović tentet.

		Primož Grašič (Slovenia) – guitar Internationally known guitar star, composer, arranger and producer. He has played and recorded with many international jazz stars: Philip Chaterine, N.H.O. Pedersen, Toots ThielemansJimmy Woode, Ray Brown, Ed Thigpen, Martin Drew, Clark Terry, Steve Swallow, Dennis McCrell, Alvin Queen ...

		Lasse Lindgren (Sweden) - trumpet worked busily as a freelance jazz-and-lead trumpeter during his years as a music student and in the years following during the 1980s when he lived in Stockholm. The first band under Lasse's own leadership was called "Outfront" and this was followed by another that among its activities toured with valve-trombonist and composer Bob Brookmeyer. Lasse then started to build a family and moved to Sandviken, working as jazz-and-lead trumpeter with Sandviken Big Band 1989–1997 and Bohuslän Big Band 1991–1997 and in the following years with the Danish Radio Big Band (later "Jazz Orchestra") 1997–2000. Nowadays Lasse works in a freelance capacity as soloist and leader, in particular with his own groups: Lasse Lindgren Hip Bop Constellation, Lasse Lindgren Quartet Constellation, Lasse Lindgren Big Constellation www.lasselindgren.se

		Aleš Avbelj (Slovenia) – contrabass Leading Slovenian contrabassist, member of Big Band RTV Slovenia. He was playing with many jazz musicians: Petar Ugrin, Renato Chicco, James Morrison, Lee Harper, Duško Gojković, Gregory Hutchinson, Ed Neumaister ... www.alesavbelj.com

		Scott Devine (Great Britain) - e-bass One of the most versatile and in demand bass players on the UK music scene. He has performed with the likes of Adrian Ingram, Gary Boyle, The Drifters, The Four Tops, Spyro Gyra, The Jeff Andrews band (Mike Stern) and is currently musical director for platinum selling polish artist Tatiana Okupnik. Alongside his duties as a bass player Scott lectures in many Universities and is one of the most highly regarded bass teachers in the UK. www.scottsbasslessons.com

		Georgie Fame (Great Britain) - show business is a British rhythm and blues and jazz singer and keyboard player. The one-time rock and roll tour musician, who had a string of 1960s hits, is still a popular performer, often working with contemporaries such as Van Morrison and Bill Wyman. He has also worked with Count Basie, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Joan Armatrading and The Verve.