Guest Musicians 2024
THANK YOU TO THESE AMAZING MUSICIANS!
Left to Right; Matt Fitzsimmons, Alan Morell, Claire Worsey, Alon Goldstein, Regina Tanujaya, Matteo Generani, Luke Sellick, Guy Mintus, Phillipe Lemm
Guy Mintus is an Israeli-born piano performer, composer, vocalist, bandleader and educator. He possesses the finesse of a trained concert pianist, the energy of a rockstar, and the exploring spirit of a jazz musician. Be it in solo, trio, or orchestral formats, Guy is able to create a musical playground filled with joy, spontaneity, groove, and humor.
Officially endorsed by Yamaha Pianos, Guy is the winner of the prestigious Leonard Bernstein Award, the Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award and of the audience's prize at the Montreux Jazz Festival's piano competition. Read more...
Officially endorsed by Yamaha Pianos, Guy is the winner of the prestigious Leonard Bernstein Award, the Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award and of the audience's prize at the Montreux Jazz Festival's piano competition. Read more...
Luke Sellick is bassist-of-choice for top tier artists Benny Golson, Russell Malone, Monty Alexander and others. Luke is a compelling creative force on the New York jazz scene.
Raised in the rich musical climate of Winnipeg, Canada, Luke moved to NYC in 2012 where he attended The Juilliard School and was mentored by legendary bassist Ron Carter. He apprenticed musically with pianist Johnny O’Neal, performing weekly in classic NYC jazz clubs Smoke, Smalls, and Mezzrow. Read more...
New York based drummer Philippe Lemm, born and raised in Amsterdam, has quickly become one of the most versatile and expressive drummers in both Europe and the NYC area. At the age of 19 he was admitted at The Amsterdam Conservatory.
In his second year at the conservatory Philippe started touring internationally with jazz trumpeter Saskia Laroo as well as leading his own group Wazabe Philippe booked 7 tours in total throughout Europe. At the end of his studies in Amsterdam Philippe was extensively playing with renowned Dutch jazz musicians like; Karel Boehlee (Toots Thielemans), Jorg Kaaij (Jazz Orchestra of the Concert Gebouw) and Peter Tiehuis (Metropole Orchestra). Read more...
In his second year at the conservatory Philippe started touring internationally with jazz trumpeter Saskia Laroo as well as leading his own group Wazabe Philippe booked 7 tours in total throughout Europe. At the end of his studies in Amsterdam Philippe was extensively playing with renowned Dutch jazz musicians like; Karel Boehlee (Toots Thielemans), Jorg Kaaij (Jazz Orchestra of the Concert Gebouw) and Peter Tiehuis (Metropole Orchestra). Read more...
Regina Tanujaya is a Chinese-Indonesian pianist, collaborator, and educator. Ms. Tanujaya won national and international competitions leading to performances around the world.
She performed in Carnegie Hall - New York, had her debut performance with an orchestra in Italy, performed tour-concert in Czech Republic and Indonesia, and solo performances in Portugal.
Ms. Tanujaya was featured in several music magazines and TV broadcasting in the United States, Europe, and Asia. She studied with world-renowned pianists, including Alon Goldstein. Read more...
She performed in Carnegie Hall - New York, had her debut performance with an orchestra in Italy, performed tour-concert in Czech Republic and Indonesia, and solo performances in Portugal.
Ms. Tanujaya was featured in several music magazines and TV broadcasting in the United States, Europe, and Asia. She studied with world-renowned pianists, including Alon Goldstein. Read more...
Born in Milan, Italy, Matteo Generani start playing the piano at the age of 10. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the Pavia Conservatory studying with Silvia Belfiore.
In 2017 he moved to the United States and earned his Master Degree in Piano Performance from Central Michigan University studying with Alexandra Mascolo-David. A student of Alon Goldstein, Mr. Generani is a doctoral student in piano performance at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Read more...
In 2017 he moved to the United States and earned his Master Degree in Piano Performance from Central Michigan University studying with Alexandra Mascolo-David. A student of Alon Goldstein, Mr. Generani is a doctoral student in piano performance at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Read more...
Alan Morell, one of the ECMAF festival's resident brass artists, is currently pursuing a doctorate at the University of Oregon in Eugene, OR.
As a performer, Alan has had an extensive career performing in symphonies across America including the Baton Rouge Symphony for five seasons, the Eugene Symphony and Corvallis Symphonies, and as a featured artist at this year’s Oregon Bach Festival where he was featured alongside Ilya Kaler, Amit Peled and Alon Goldstein.
Alan has attended numerous audition-only summer festivals including the Aspen Music Festival for two seasons, the Pokorny Seminar, Alessi Seminar as a two-time fellow and the Third-Coast Trombone Retreat. Read more...
As a performer, Alan has had an extensive career performing in symphonies across America including the Baton Rouge Symphony for five seasons, the Eugene Symphony and Corvallis Symphonies, and as a featured artist at this year’s Oregon Bach Festival where he was featured alongside Ilya Kaler, Amit Peled and Alon Goldstein.
Alan has attended numerous audition-only summer festivals including the Aspen Music Festival for two seasons, the Pokorny Seminar, Alessi Seminar as a two-time fellow and the Third-Coast Trombone Retreat. Read more...
Hailing from San Diego CA, Claire Worsey is a freelance musician in the Washington D.C. area.
After completing a dual degree bachelors program at Bard College in 2018 to receive degrees in both French Language and Literature and French Horn performance, she completed her Masters Degree in New York City at the Mannes School of Music in 2020. Read more...
Matthew Fitzsimmons is a multi genre trumpet player originally from the Washington D.C area and currently based in the Dallas area. He is passionate about building a sustainable and rewarding future for performing artists through his experiences as a trumpeter, administrator, and educator and hopes to one day inspire and serve his community in a professional Symphony Orchestra or a United States Military Band. Read more...