Artists - Yamaha

Faustino Díaz.

Trombonista Mexicano que proviene de una familia de músicos que radican en el municipio de San Lorenzo Cacaotepec, Etla, en el Estado de Oaxaca, y que poseen una tradición musical de más de 100 años.

Wycliffe Gordon

A gifted trombonist, conductor, composer and arranger, world-renowned musician Wycliffe Gordon grew up in Waynesboro, Georgia in the United States. He was musically influenced at a young age by his father, Lucius Gordon, a classical pianist and teacher.

Thomas Hooten

THOMAS HOOTEN is Principal Trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. He can be heard on numerous Los Angeles Philharmonic recordings, including Mahler's Ninth Symphony and Lutoslawski's Symphony No. 1.

Nobuya Sugawa

Nobuya Sugawa is an internationally acclaimed saxophonist whom Japan is very much proud of. He has assumed a role of the concert master of Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra for almost 22 years from 1989 through 2010. Currently along with the activities as a soloist, he performs as a member of Trouvère Quartet. He also serves as the resident conductor of Yamaha Symphonic Band, and is a visiting professor of Tokyo University of Arts.

Diego Maroto

Uno de los más prolíficos e importantes saxofonistas en la historia del Jazz Mexicano.

Dave Koz

In a career spanning two decades, Dave Koz has established himself as a platinum-selling artist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host, and instrumental music advocate. A six-time GrammyR nominee, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2009.

Roberto Benítez

El maestro Alonso, especialista en saxofón y profesor de música de cámara, es egresado del Instituto Superior de Arte de La Habana, Cuba (1989), en donde estudió bajo la tutela del profesor Miguel Ángel Villafruela (primer premio del Conservatorio Nacional Superior de Música de París). En el 2006 concluyó sus estudios de maestría en interpretación musical en la Escuela Nacional de Música de la UNAM.

Phil Woods

The name Phil Woods evokes in most jazz fans the image of a sizzling hot tone and an intensely driving rhythmic pulse, as well as improvisations that grab listeners and never release. He's an alto saxophone player (and clarinetist) whose lineage is clearly rooted in Charlie Parker, Benny Carter and Johnny Hodges.

Diego Cajas Torres

Versátil clarinetista mexicano, apasionado de la música clásica,así como de la música contemporánea y experimental. Comprometido con la educación musical para impulsar a niños y jóvenes.

Eric Miyashiro

Born and raised in Hawaii to a musical family, Eric is now one of the most in demand soloist/clinician in the world.