Saxophonist Matt Calkins from Eugene Or, was once described as “what angels sound like when they break dance.” (Serena Markstrom, Register Guard)  Living in Corvallis Or. in the 90’s allowed him to be part of a music scene that wasn’t afraid to be dense, aggressive, and funky. Eventually becoming a […]

Dorian Crow, a graduate in jazz performance at the University of Oregon has a special knack for bringing musicians together for unique combinations of sound in the realms of jazz, rock, soul and hip-hop for the past 15 years, responsible for formations of groups such as Natural Progression and Verbal […]

Ben Scharf is a creative force to be reckoned with.  He is a phenomenal keyboardist, guitarist, singer and composer who was born and raised in the mountains of Central Oregon. Ben was inspired to music very young and began with studies in classical piano when he was around 8 years […]

John Mambira is involved in many forms of art – acting, singing, dancing and playing music, from regions of southern Africa including Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. He has worked with various groups, both amateur and professional, and has taught workshops at many festivals. He is a phenomenal drummer, marimba […]