Jes Psaila, The Hinge Project

Guitarist and composer Jes Psaila, after previous projects, formed The Hinge Project, an instrumental fusion quartet captivating audiences with dynamic compositions blending jazz, rock, and catchy melodies. Their self-titled album, recorded in October 2019, showcased their genre-defying sound, culminating in a milestone album launch in October 2021. In 2024, "Causatum" continued their musical journey, unveiling new compositions alongside familiar tracks, celebrated at the Campus Theatre in Valletta.

TRIO GRANDE

Trio Grande is bigger than the average trio: Nate Wood is perhaps the only person in the world able to play at a dazzling level on both drums and bass at the same time. Saxophonist Will Vinson doubles on keyboards and guitarist Gilad Hekselman is renowned for his ability to weave contrapuntal lines across the range of his instrument (and beyond). Together, the three deliver a sound as big and broad as a group twice its size.

Chief Adjuah

Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, formerly Christian Scott, is a Grammy-nominated musician, composer, and producer. Mentored by jazz icon Donald Harrison Jr., Adjuah's career spans twelve acclaimed studio albums and pioneering the "Stretch Music" genre. His impact extends beyond music, championing social causes and revolutionizing brass instrument design worldwide