Dafnis Prieto

"A phenomenal drummer... he is clearly pushing the Afro-Cuban jazz language into new territory." –Variety

“The drummer Dafnis Prieto stands out for his energy, his creativity and, perhaps most of all, his borderless musical worldview.” –The New York Times

Iva Bittová

“Iva Bittová is an extraordinary artist. Raw and refined, passionate and contained, she has the soul of a gypsy, the voice of a troubadour, and the mind of a genius.”
–NPR/All Things Considered

“… a fusion of Old World and new-music sensibilities, infused with the spirit and language of Czech, Slovak, and Moravian folk music.”  –New York Magazine

Edward Simon

"Growing up in Venezuela, I became fond of music with a strong groove and which makes your body move, or what's in essence dance music. The music of Latin America with its infectious rhythms is one of my greatest resources. It offers an ocean of possibilities. I revel in the hybrids resulting from the integration of jazz improvisation and various ethnic rhythms and song forms of Latin America." -Edward Simon

Ron Miles

"Ron Miles is one of the finest trumpeters in jazz today. I can’t come up with a compelling reason why he should be anything other than a major name.” –Jazz Times

“Miles plays brilliantly, singing the melodies with a tone bright and vocalized, tinged with melancholy...” –Down Beat

Tin Hat (formerly Tin Hat Trio)

"... the group blends elements of jazz, folk and classical chamber music to create unique, yet often eerie compositions that seem like the perfect movie score.” –Billboard

“Forget the definitions, and simply think of their music as compelling entertainment, rich with whimsy, imagination and intelligence.” –Los Angeles Times

Yosvany Terry

"Mr. Terry performances always appeal to audiences, uniquely blending Afro-Cuban music with Jazz structures and harmonies, and creating and organic, natural flow that swings and is proven to be intellectually challenging." — Latin Jazz Percussion Magazine