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Italian drummer, composer and teacher, born in Solofra (AV), currently based in Bonn (Germany). He is one of the most interesting and original drummers of the European jazz scene, always supportive and focused on new trends in jazz and music in general. His style results from a long personal research and ranges from rock, blues, jazz to avant-garde. His proficiency in many different musical contexts and settings, and his skills of versatility and creativity have earned him enthusiastic praise in Europe, China and Africa.

In an interview on the Italian magazine “Batteria & Percussioni” of December 2010, about him it is said: “Antonio Fusco attests how versatility and personality are not in contrast. Artistically more mature than his registered age, the musician coming from Avellino, but since 12 years based in Milan, stands out for the great timing, creativity and personality … “ (Massimiliano Cerreto)

Guitarist Jing Zhang is a well-known figure in the Beijing jazz community. Known especially for his rhythmic comping uniqueness and stylistic compositions. Most of Jing’s music combined eastern melodic line and Jazz-influenced harmonies. Since moving to the capital of China in 2017, Jing has played at every major jazz venue in the area. In addition to performing, Jing is also a music producer and educator.

Since 2017, Jing has joined the faculty at Contemporary Music Academy of Beijing. In 2019, he has signed up as an artist of Pollux Music under Modern Sky label and recorded a Jazz album “Depends on what you hear” with his Krystal Organic Trio, the album contains 9 original tracks. At the same year he has became an endorser of the guitar brand D’ANGELICO in China area.

Jing holds a BA in Jazz Studies from Xinghai Conservatory in Canton, a Master's Degree in Jazz performance from Northern Illinois University in Chicago.

Rena Lei is a senior singer active in Beijing Jazz stage and a member of Jazz Association of China Music Association.

She grew up in a musical family when she was young. She showed her strong memory and imitation ability of music melody, and began to learn singing skills with vocal music teachers. The University studied in the TV Department of Communication University of China, majoring in radio and television editing and directing. She signed a contract with Beijing Star disc Culture Development Co., Ltd. to become its own artist. She released individual singles and participated in commercial performances. During this period, she first came into contact with jazz music in Beijing CD jazz bar, so she was deeply fascinated. Since then, she began to learn jazz songs and embarked on the road of becoming a jazz singer. She has performed in Aria bar of China Hotel, Park Hyatt Hotel, Beijing Liang bar, big easy happy station bar and other occasions. During this period, she has accumulated experience in performing jazz and a large number of jazz song library. 

Satoshi Kataoka is a guitarist,composer and arranger living in New York City. He attended the Jazz Performance program at The City College of New York where he studied with world

 acknowledged musicians like, John Patittuci, Mike Holober, Scott Reeves and many others.

Satoshi has played/recorded with some great players such as John McNeil (Horace Silver, Tom Harrell, Billy Hart, Bob Brookmeyer), Joe Martin(Chris Potter, Brad Mehldau, Fred Hersch, Maria Schneider),Jochen Rueckert(Mark Turner, Marc Copland, Pat Metheny, Sam Yahel) and Michael King (Dee Dee Bridgewater, Robin Eubanks, Theo Croker),Mark Whitfield Jr (Orrin Evans, Buster Williams, Joey Alexander) and many more.

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Ember Swift  子玉 - Acoustic Guitar & Vocals

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