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MENTORS OF THE JAZZKAMP 2010 |
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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.
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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
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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
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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 |
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Boško Petrović (Croatia) – vibraphone, showbusiness
He is a living jazz legend worldwide. Boško Petrović has played and recorded with series of international jazz stars: Kenny Drew, Joe Pass, Herb Ellis, Philip Chaterine, N.H.O. Pedersen, Jimmy Woode, Ray Brown, Ed Thigpen, Bobby Durham, Tito Puente, Martin Drew, Clark Terry, Bennie Bailey ... www.bpclub.hr
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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.
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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 ...
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Dave Goodman, (Canada) - guitar
Workshop with Dave Goodman is going to take place on Tuesday the 17th of August.
Dave Goodman, singer/songwriter and virtuoso guitarist has covered a lot of ground in his career. Already at seventeen he was selected as the top jazz guitarist for his age group in his home province of British Columbia Canada and was invited to play with Canadian jazz legend Phil Nimmons’ Honour Jazz Ensemble. He studied music at Vancouver College.
After many years of living in Canada and the U.S.touring with and sharing the stage with such names as David Sanborn, Jeff Healey, The Doobie Brothers, and the Ford Blues Band Dave relocated to Germany where he has been living since ‘98.
For the last several years aside from some producing Dave has had a heavy touring schedule mostly as a solo act appearing on Summer Namm in Austin, Texas for Yamaha Music, UK tours with Antonio Forccione, and Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze), Guitarfest Birmingham with Doyle Dykes. Dave tours regularly in France (Cahors Blues Festival), Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, a regular on the Frankfurt Musik Messe for Yamaha, and of course his homeland Canada.
Dave’s songs are personal and create vivid pictures of his life and his travels.
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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
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Aleš Avbelj (Slovenia) – bass guitar & 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
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