Benni von Gutzeit

viola Benni von Gutzeit is a Grammy-nominated violist, composer, and long-time member of the acclaimed Turtle Island Quartet. Renowned for his groundbreaking work in jazz improvisation on the viola, Benni has earned international recognition for redefining the expressive possibilities of his instrument. Born into a musical family in Bochum, Germany, Benni began studying viola at…

James Falzone

clarinet and penny whistle Clarinetist, penny whistle player, composer, and improviser James Falzone is an acclaimed member of the international jazz and creative music scenes, a veteran contemporary music lecturer and clinician, and an award-winning composer who has been commissioned by chamber ensembles, dance companies, choirs, and symphony orchestras around the globe. He leads his own ensembles Allos…

Robert Rodriguez Rospide

piano Robert Rospide a.k.a Robert Rodriguez is an American Composer, Musician and Actor.  The son of Cuban-Jazz drummer Roberto Rodriguez, Robert was born January 11, 1978 in New York City and grew up in the Magic city of Miami.  He began studying music at an early age and by age 12 he was performing classical recitals on…