Artists - Yamaha

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.

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.

David Bilger

David Bilger has held the position of principal trumpet of The Philadelphia Orchestra since 1995. Prior to joining the Orchestra, he held the same position with the Dallas Symphony.

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.

BRUNO RAMIREZ

Bruno Ramírez actualmente es baterista Titular de Kika Edgar “Retro-Tour - Kika Edgar”, “Cosas del Amor - Myriam Montemayor” Es baterista titular en “The Wiz /El Mago - Lucero Mijares”, es baterista de sesión de varios artistas como Rodrigo de la Cadena y artistas independientes.

Jeff Coffin

Jeff Coffin is internationally known saxophonist, composer and educator. He is the 3 time Grammy Award winning saxophonist (since 1997) of one of the most innovative and ground breaking fusion groups of the last 20 years, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones.

Mathieu Dufour

Mathieu Dufour is principal flute of the Berliner Philharmoniker, a position he has held since 2014. Before coming to Berlin, he was principal flute of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1999 to 2014.

Jean-Yves Fourmeau

Jean-Yves Fourmeau is a first-class classical saxophone artist. He has been the professor at Cergy-Pontoise Conservatory. He used to be the professor at Indiana University in the USA from 2000 to 2001.

ROBERTO BENITEZ

Roberto Benítez es un reconocido saxofonista y pedagogo, profesor de tiempo completo en la Facultad de Música de la UNAM y miembro del comité directivo de ALASAX (2013-2024). Ha sido solista, jurado y conferencista en eventos internacionales, y cuenta con importantes premios como el Premio Universidad Nacional en Docencia en Artes (2015). Su trayectoria incluye la fundación de la Escuela de Música de Tlaxcala, la publicación de libros especializados y la dirección de ensambles de saxofón con giras internacionales.