Anthony Strong
United Kingdom
Singer, songwriter, pianist, hailed as "England's new jazz superstar".
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Artis Sīmanis
Latvia
Rector of Jāzepls Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, saxophonist and pedagogue.
Jonas Jučas
Lithuania
Founder and artistic director of Kaunas Jazz; former Minister of Culture of Lithuania.
Lasse Lindgren
Sweden
Trumpet player, composer, rehearsal leader, bandleader and lecturer.
Māris Briežkalns
Latvia
Musician, producer; Artistic director of Latvian Radio Big Band; founder and artistic director of Rigas Ritmi Festival and Riga Jazz Stage.
Önder Focan
Turkey
Guitrist, band leader, composer and arranger; owner and artistic director of Nardis Jazz Club and organizer of Nardis Young Jazz Vocalist competition.
Raimonds Pauls
Latvia
One of the most acclaimed Latvian composers; brilliant master of melodies and jazz compositions.
Steponas Januška
Lithuania
Vocalist and composer; producer and founder of International Jazz Vocalist Competition Jazz Voices in Lithuania.
Toivo Unt
Estonia
One of the most renowned double bass players in Estonia, organizer of the annual Nomme Jazz and Jazz Time festivals.