INGA LEWANDOWSKA (vocal) graduated from the Jazz Department of the Academy of Music in Katowice (Poland). 

After that she studied with Sheila Jordan and Mark Murphy. 

She is the recipient of the International Jazz Singer Contest award in Zamosc (Poland). 

In the year 2000 she recorded an album "Ulice Wielkich Miast" containing the jazz arrangements of ballads to the lyrics of the Polish poet Agnieszka Osiecka. 

In 2003 she recorded an album "Chopin Songbook" with Kuba Stankiewicz's arrangement of Frederick Chopin's songs (Op. 74).

Inga Lewandowska teaches a vocal class at the Jazz Department of the University of Zielona Gora (Poland).

In June 2008 she was registered for Ph.D. title conferment procedure at the Academy of Music in Warsaw. 

GRZEGORZ NAGÓRSKI (trombone) began studying music at the age of eleven, playing tuba, and bass guitar. He studied trombone at the Secondary Music School in Gdansk. He made his professional debut with the Jan "Ptaszyn" Wróblewski group in 1982. In 1983, he was distinguished in the National Competition of Jazz Improvisation in his home country. The same year he began studying at the Academy of Music in Katowice. In 1987, Grzegorz received his Bachelor's Degree of the above mentioned Academy. During this period he performed with the jazz-funk group "Young Power" in Stockholm, Sweden, Norway, Germany and recorded two albums with that ensemble. In 1990, Greg studied at the Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. The following year he entered the University of Miami Studio Music and Jazz program. In 1993, he graduated with a Master's Degree in Jazz performance. During 1993-1995, he tought jazz trombone and jazz ensembles at the above mentioned schools. In the meantime, he played with such greats as: Ira Sillivan - Inter/Outer Continental Quintet, Tito Puente, Ray Charles, Maria Schneider, Red Rodney, Michaeal Brecker, Joe Henderson, Slide Hampton, Arturo Sandowal, Pete Minger to name a few. After coming back to Poland Grzegorz has been very active as a performer and became one of the most sought trombone players in the country. A partial list of his collaborations include: Henryk Miśkiewicz, Zbigniew Namysłowski, Kuba Stankiewicz, Piotr Wojtasik, Robert Majewski, Jarosław Śmietana, Maciej Sikała, Adam Pierończyk, Leszek Możdżer, Claus Raible, Bob Brookmeyer, Ed Neumeister among others. Grzegorz Nagorski recorded over twenty jazz albums as a sideman. Selected discography: Robert Majewski - „Coś dla ludzi” (CDSound Int.), Henryk Miśkiewicz - „Ja nie chcę spać” (Pomaton EMI), Jazz Big Band Graz and Bob Brookmeyer „Jazz Big Band Graz plays music of Bob Brookmeyer” (Mons Records), Jazz Big Band Graz and Ed Neumeister „Jazz Big Band Graz plays music of Ed Neumeister” (Mons Records), Claus Raible Sextet - „Loopin’ With Lea”(ORGM), Inga Lewandowska - Kuba Stankiewicz, „Ulice wielkich miast” (Koch International), Kuba Stankiewicz - „Chopin Songbook“ (CD ACCORD), Grzegorz Nagorski – „DEDICATION” (BCD RECORDS). His first recording project as a leader "Dedication" with Lukasz Zyta on drums, Paweł Tomaszewski on piano and Andrzej Świes on bass, was realease in 2008 by BCD Records label, featuring original pieces by Grzegorz Nagorski. Starting in 1996 until present Grzegorz Nagorski was voted the “Best Trombonist” in the Jazz Top readers poll in Jazz Forum European Magazine.

KUBA STANKIEWICZ (piano) made his professional debut with the Jan "Ptaszyn" Wróblewski group and the Zbigniew Namyslowski ensemble (1985 - 1987) with whom he recorded two albums: Open and Song of Innocence and performed in the USA and Mexico. 

From 1987 until 1990 he studied at Berklee College of Music (diploma in piano performance) and toured across the USA with "The Artie Shaw Orchestra". 

He was a recipient of the "Oscar Peterson Award" and semi-finalist of "The Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition" in Washington, DC. 

After coming back to Poland he led his own quartet. His album Northern Song was voted the best Polish jazz recording in 1993 by "Jazz Forum" magazine.
Also his two albums of "Traveling Birds Quintet" (with Darek "Oles" Oleszkiewicz, Piotr Baron, Piotr Wojtasik and Cezary Konrad) were well received by critics.

Kuba Stankiewicz played with Art Farmer (CD Art in Wroclaw), Scott Hamilton, Sheila Jordan and Harvie Swartz among others.

He is a member of the international group Central European Jazz Connection.
Kuba Stankiewicz teaches a piano class at the Jazz Department of the University of Zielona Gora (Poland).
He is also an Apple Certified Logic Pro 8 trainer.

In May 2009 he received a doctorate/Ph.D. title at the Academy of Music in Wroclaw (Poland) 

KENT SANGSTER

Kent Sangster has been a prominent member of Canada’s jazz scene for over fifteen years. A highly respected saxophonist, educator, bandleader, composer-arranger, and producer, Kent approaches each project with a passion for discovery and a confidence derived from years of experience. 



His recording Obsessions was nominated for a Juno award in 2007 in the Best Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year category, and received 
a Western Canadian Award for best jazz recording the same year. Having released four other recordings and having soared through countless performances and recordings with some of Canada’s top jazz personalities, Kent has built a career that has earned him the status of being one of Canada's finest jazz saxophonists. His other CD releases are A Matter of Time (June 2003) Keeping the Spirit (1998) and Adventures (1995)  In March 2010, Kent will release Melodia, the sophomore recording for the Obsessions Octet.

Kent has performed with a number of jazz greats both in North America, Europe as well as Cuba; Tommy Banks, Guido Basso, Ed Bickert, Randy Brecker, Thomas Chapin, Andrzej Cudzich, Adam Czerwinski, Hugh Fraser, Mick Goodrick, Mike Herriot,, PJ Perry, Sheila Jordan, Pat LaBarbera, Dave Liebman, Joe Lovano, Kirk MacDonald, Pat Metheny, Rob McConnell, Bob Mintzer, Gregorz Nagorski, Darek Oleszkiewicz, Rufus Reid, Campbell Ryga, Maciek Sikala, Jarek Smietana, Kuba Stankiewicz, Bob Stroup, Bobby Shew, Steve Slagle, Maria Schneider, Marvin Stamm, Ira Sullivan, Ross Taggert, Chucho Valdez, Kenny Werner and Norma Winston.   

In addition to his recording and performance career, residing in Edmonton, Albert Canada, Kent is the Executive Director/Producer of the Edmonton International Jazz Festival. Kent holds a Master of Music degree in Studio Jazz Writing from the University of Miami, and a B.A in Jazz from St. Francis Xavier University. Kent also is a part time faculty member in the music department at Macewan University.

http://www.kentsangster.com/

Sandro Dominelli

Sandro Dominelli is one of Canada`s most creative, talented and tasteful drummers.  Through his continuing success’ as a much sought-after composer, bandleader, side man, and producer he has proven to be an established luminary in the Canadian music scene.

He collaborated with such a stars as Joe Lovano, Sheila Jordan, Ernie Watts, Pete Christleib, Doug Riley, Oliver Jones, Guido Basso, Hugh Fraser, PJ Perry and Tommy Banks. Additionally, he’s performed and recorded with such modern contemporary luminaries as Ben Monder, Chris Tarry, Kenny Werner, and Ralph Bowen.

His recordings as band leader – Café Varze Jazz – went on to receive top honors at the Western Canadian Music Awards as Outstanding Jazz Recording of the Year and was also nominated in 2004 for a JUNO in the ‘Best Traditional Jazz Album of the Year’ category.  Sandro’s follow-up album – Meet Me In The Alley – brought him more success’ including a Canadian Music Week award for ‘Favourite Jazz Artist of the Year’.

If that all isn’t enough, Sandro is also an established producer, working with jazz, classical, and pop artists alike. 

http://www.sandrodominelli.com/

Michael Lent has long been considered one of the Canada's premiere double bassists. Because of his versatility, he has backed great artists for more than 25 years. He’s toured, performed and recorded with a long list of jazz, blues and rock greats, including Sheila Jordan, Mark Murphy, Jim McNeely, Lee Konitz, k.d.lang, Jann Arden and Long John Baldry. When not on tour or on stage, Michael runs his own Edmonton studio, 10th street studios, producing for local artists like David Babcock, Terry Morrison and Arianemahryke.