VANESSA GOULD
 

Robby Ameen, of Lebanese ancestry, has recorded hundreds of records with various artists from Dizzy Gillespie to Paul Simon; he was also the drummer in Ruben Blades longtime band Seis del Solar, in addition to recording 10 of his own records as a co-leader and leader.

Trombonist Conrad Herwig's spectacular career includes recording 30 records as a leader as well as long stints performing with such legends as Joe Henderson, Frank Sinatra, Buddy Rich, Eddie Palmieri and Joe Lovano.

Australian-Indian saxophonist Troy Roberts has made a tremendous mark on the NYC jazz scene having recorded 15 of his own albums and been a busy sideman for a host of artists including Joey DeFrancesco, Jeff "Tain" Watts, and Van Morrison.

Nuyorican Bob Franceschini has been a super prolific voice on the jazz, R&B, and Latin scene for decades as the saxophonist for such artists as Mike Stern, Victor Wooten/Dennis Chambers Trio, Chaka Khan, and Willie Colón.

Veteran bassist Lincoln Goines' career spans stints with Sonny Rollins and Gato Barbieri , as well as having been a longtime bassist for Dave Valentín, Mike Stern, and Michel Camilo, to name a few, and recently released his own record: "The Art of the Bass Choir."

Pianist Edsel Gomez, originally from Puerto Rico, has spent years on the jazz and Latin-jazz scene as musical director for Dee Dee Bridgewater, sideman for David Sanchez, Don Byron as well as having recorded 5 of his own records.