Peter Van Marle 彼得凡馬勒（荷蘭）
拉丁鋼琴、拉丁打擊、合奏指導、爵士節奏
荷蘭著名拉丁音樂演奏家、教育家，安南音樂院（Conservatory of Arnhem NL）爵士鋼琴文憑、鹿特丹音樂院（Conservatory of Rotterdam NL）世界音樂系拉丁美洲鋼琴主修文憑、拉丁美洲打擊樂副修文憑。多年來鑽研非洲—古巴樂（Afro-Cuban Music），帶領拉丁樂團無數，於荷蘭、法國等地巡迴，並於1997與1998兩年遠征音樂發源地古巴與加勒比海地區巡迴演出，與多位拉丁音樂大師同台合作。1993年起應邀擔任比利時布魯塞爾皇家音樂院（Royal Conservatory of Brussels , Belgium）之節奏、拉丁樂團、鋼琴與打擊樂教授，並連續十五年擔任荷蘭阿姆斯特丹 貝登肯斯特 （St. Buitenkunst）戶外藝術教學研習營拉丁音樂講師，於歐洲教育英才無數。2004年11月曾應邀來台，參與台北市文化局所主辦之「齒輪律動︰音樂敲打碰」青少年拉丁音樂打擊創作工坊之教學與演出活動。

Peter Van Marle (Netherlands)
Pianist & Percussionist

Dutch Latin-jazz pianist Peter van Marle studied jazz at the Conservatory of Arnhem between1987 and 1990 and graduated in 1993, at the Conservatory of Rotterdam with a diploma Latin-piano at the World Music department . His professional experience includes teaching Latin rhythm and ensemble courses at the Brussels Conservatory since 1993 and masterclasses and workshops at several Conservatories in Europe.

In 2004, he participated as an artist in the “Taipei on the Move” Project where he gave workshops in Latin-American music (Groove to the Music) for students of the Taipei Hwa Kang Arts School in cooperation with the Department of Cultural Affairs (DOCA) of the City of Taipei.

As a performer he has toured with ensembles such as Charanga La Comparsa, Son Alegre, Rumbambola and The European Danzon Orchestra in Cuba, France and the Caribbean.

The German saxophonist, arranger and composer Werner Englert is widely known to European audiences from his many concerts with Sax ‘n Hop and other ensembles. He has worked with American Voices in Kazakhstan and in the 2002, 2003 and 2004 Caspian Jazz and Blues Festivals as soloist and Big Band Leader.

In his native Germany he is equally renowned for his saxophone playing as for his work as conductor, composer and arranger for Big Bands. His many achievements in this area of Jazz include the founding of the Free Dig Big Band and the Rock and Jazz School “MUSIK-LAB” (www.music-lab.de)

A frequent guest professor at the Hochschule Fuer Musik in Stuttgart, he has also been guest teacher at Jazz and Big Band workshops at the National Academy of Remscheid and the International Association of Jazz Educators in Boston. His publications include several volumes for music in the public schools. He has worked with teachers like Karl Berger, Dave Holland and Sam Rivers.

Deborah J. Carter was born in Texas, raised in Hawaii, and, after an extended period in Spain, is currently based in Amsterdam. This vocalist/composer/arranger brings her multi-cultural experiences into her music. "We are so privileged in this day and age to have an open door to other cultures and perspectives that enrich our own." And she brings it to light through her style. Described by the Music Maker magazine as "absolutely top-class", she is one of the most exciting up-and-coming jazz vocalists in Europe today.

Deborah's last CD, " 'SCUSE ME...", is a sophisticated mixture of jazz, Latin, blues, and gospel, is her first solo project. "It's my very personal realization of the various shades and moods of improvised music." One of the first presentation concerts was at the 1998 North Sea Jazz Festival. This CD received rave reviews from the international press. At the age of seven Deborah began as a woodwind instrumentalist in Hawaii and later started to study music theory, arranging, and composition in her early teens in Japan. She continued her studies at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. "All throughout my younger years I was blessed with wonderful teachers and friends that encouraged me to flourish and grow in music." She also initiated her experience in theater during her 3-year sojourn in the Orient playing several lead and supporting roles in Broadway musicals presented by young American theater group there...Her projects with American Voices include appearances in Mandalay, Burma, the Caspian Jazz and Blues Festival 2003 in Baku, Azerbaijan and touring in Kazakhstan in 2004 in addition to several tours of the Balkans in Albania, Bosnia and Croatia.

He played occasionaly with : belgium television band (BRT), Patrick deltenre, Michel Hatzigorgiou, Kevin Mulligan, Tony O Malley, David Linx, Marc Lelangue, Philippe Catherine, Calvin Owens, Nicolas Fizman, Gino Lattuca, Daniel Romeo and many others, he also played with Mike Stern during a Yamaha presentation. He made records and had on tour with different artists all the time (pop, blues, french singers) like : Maurane, Isabelle Antenna, Kadja Nin, William Sheller, Jo Lemaire, Axelle Red, Salvatore Adamo....He just coming back from Japan and will be in Canada in a few days for a Tour.

Besides Performing, he made a lot of drum courses and was also a teacher at Jazz Studio in Antwerp & Jeunesses musicales du Luxembourg.

Born 1965 in Bruges. First prize for acoustic bass at the Koninklijk Muziekconservatorium Gent in 1987. Attends jazz workshops in Dworp
(Belgium) with John CLAYTON and Hein VAN DE GEYN from 81 to 84. Since 88, professor at the Music Conservatories of Ghent and Brussels.

As of 1986, member of BRT Jazz Orkest, with which he accompanies a number of soloists, like Horace PARLAN, Jerome RICHARDSON, Kenny WHEELER, Mal WALDRON, Von FREEMAN...Also played with : Lew TABACKIN, Lee KONITZ, the SADI Quartet, Jacques PELZER's Open Sky Unit, and outside the jazz scene with pop artists like VAYA CON DIOS, Isabelle ANTENA, ROLAND, KHADJA NIN, LAIS, etc…Concerts as a freelance musician with : Dave PIKE, Deborah BROWN, Mal WALDRON, Bud SHANK, Judy NIEMACK, Michel HERR, Barney WILEN, Shirley BASSEY, Eric LE LANN, Jan JARCZYK, Michel LEGRAND etc...In April 97, he performs at Toots THIELEMANS' 75th birthday concert in Brussels, with Toots, Philip CATHERINE, Dutch pianist Bert VAN DEN BRINK and Brazilian stars Ivan LINS, Dori CAYMI, Oscar CASTRO-NEVES. In 2001, he plays with Toots and Kenny WERNER, and now he is part of the Toots THIELEMANS Quartet, numerous concerts in Europe and Asia, performs at the several Blue Note Jazz clubs Japan in 2001, 2003 and recently 2006. Besides, he is also a member of the Bart DEFOORT quartet, Victor DA COSTA trio, sextet Andaloucia (Jean Marie Machado) and since two years he plays with Salvatore ADAMO.

Numerous albums with a.o.: Jacques PELZER, Isabelle ANTENA, SADI Quartet & Nonet, ROLAND, Mimi VERDERAME, Bart DEFOORT quartet, Sextet Andaloucia, etc. Has recently recorded with Michel Legrand for a new CD which will be released in 2006.

Belgian guitarist Fabien Degryse studied in the United States at the "Berklee School of Music" in Boston, USA in 1981-82. He graduated from the jazz department of the French-Speaking Brussels Conservatory, currently he is teaching jazz guitar in the Jazz Department of Flemish-Speaking Royal Conservatory of Brusssels.

He has performed with jazz greats such as Toots THIELEMANS and The GOLDEN GATE QUARTET among many others. His concert tours have taken him throughout Europe, Africa and Asia with ensembles such as PANTA RHEI (world music) and “L'AME DES POETES”. In 1999 he released a guitar method, published by the 'Editions Combre' of Paris, entitled "l'improvisation jazz par les Arpeges pour la guitare". His other teaching credits include:"Stage Midnight", "Jazz au Vert" (Lundis d'Hortense), Summer Academy of Libramont.

One of the most active Taiwanese jazz musician, composer, educator, lecturer and promoter. Graduated in classical violin major from the Music Department of Chinese Culture University then holds the Masters Degree of Jazz Violin, the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, Belgium. Often performs with Chipin & Kaiya's Jazz Group , Chipin & Kaiya's Duo Project. The later group performs and tours in the National Recital Hall (2003), music festivals and other high-profile venues in Taiwan and Europe. In 2005 he performed in the Java International Jazz Festival, Jakarta with the Chipin & Kaiya’s Duo Project, then soon went back to Taipei to perform with jazz pianist D.D. Jackson in March 18th 2005.

Chi-pin Hsieh is the instructor for the Summer Jazz Party concert series hosted by National Concert Hall from 2003 to 2005, and the Initiator and faculty of Taipei International Summer Jazz Academy since 2004. He is currently teaching in the music department of Shih-Chien University.

Chipin & Kaiys’s Duo Project is one of the most popular jazz group in Taiwan, they released an highly-acclaimed debut album - "Impressions of Taiwan" (Sunrise 68551) in November 2002. Besides, the website which Chi-pin Hsieh & Kai-ya Chang host www.chipin-kaiya.com is the most professional and dedicated jazz website in the global Chinese world

Kai-ya Chang (Taiwan)
Pianist

Born in Tainan , Taiwan , started playing classical piano at the age of 4, graduated from Music Section of Tainan Junior College of Home Economics, Music Department of Chinese Culture University. She graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, Belgium with the Masters Degree in Jazz & Latin Piano in 2002, soon went back to her country - Taiwan, dedicates herself into a professional jazz pianist and composer in various genres. Besides performing with "Chipin & Kaiya's Duo Project", regular concerts/tours and well-received Concert in National Recital Hall Taipei in 11th August 2003, she is a well-known jazz piano educator In Taiwan & neighbor regions as well. Some of other noted performances include “When Taiwanese Opera Meets Jazz” with the fabulous Taiwanese Opera singer/actress Mei-yun Tang, and the performances in the Java International Jazz Festival in Jakarta

Kai-ya Chang is teaching in Shih Chien University and she is the faculty member of Taipei International Summer Jazz Academy & Broadway Academy since 2004.

Greg Carroll is currently Director of Education for the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE), a position with responsibility for directing IAJE education and outreach programs worldwide. Prior to joining IAJE, Greg served as Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Colorado.

He has played with many jazz luminaries including Dave Grusin, Don Grusin, Nelson Rangell, Chico Freeman, Bobby Shew, Phil Wilson, Don Menza, Dianne Reeves, Louie Bellson, Gary Foster, Rob McConnell, Richie Cole, Red Holloway, Steve Houghton, Shelly Berg, and others.

He has directed the Colorado Jazz Workshop and remains active as a performer, clinician, and education consultant. Recording credits include Angela Hagenback (Weaver of Dreams), the Hugh Ragin Collective (Feel the Sunshine), Midnight Blue Jazz Quartet (Midnight Blue Jazz Quartet, Estes, and Shavewo), Leslie Drayton (Jazz House Party), Marc Sabatella (a.bluenote.rec.sampler.com), Hugh Ragin (Back to Saturn), Peter Barbieri (Everything That Grows), and Cat’s Night Out (Changes Over Time).

Carroll holds a BME degree from the University of Northern Colorado and a MMEd from the University of Colorado at Boulder.