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MENTORS
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Jim Lutz
Trombonist, keyboardist, arranger and composer, Jim Lutz has spent the last decade as a musical director and designer for Cirque du Soleil’s productions, including Kooza, Paramour, and Twas the Night Before.
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Ben Todd
Ben Todd is currently the drummer and bandleader for Cirque du Soleil’s Volta; his career also includes performances with various international artists as well as the Australian tours of musicals such as Cats, Miss Saigon, and Grease.
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Felipe Castro
Latin Grammy-nominated Felipe Castro is a saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist who has performed on Royal Caribbean, Princess and P&O Cruises, as well as recorded and toured with a long list of Spanish and international artists.
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Giacomo Riggi
Giacomo Riggi is a pianist, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist whose credits include bandleader for Holland America, Cirque du Soleil pianist, and a headlining performer for Royal Caribbean.
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Carl Mörner Ringström
Guitarist, arranger and composer Carl Mörner Ringström was nominated for a BMW World Jazz Award in 2015; he has performed on Royal Caribbean and regularly collaborates and tours with a slew of international artists.
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Mario Criales
Mario Criales is a bassist, vocalist, composer and author whose career includes extensive international touring, Berklee masterclasses, and bandleading for Holland America.
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Leandro García
Pianist and composer Leandro Garcia has served as a bandleader for Holland America, and was recognized by the National Foundation of the Arts in Argentina for his 2017 album.
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Mike Brehm
Mike Brehm is a trumpet player, arranger and composer whose career has ranged from the lead chair aboard Carnival and Princess Cruises to performing and arranging for the US Navy fleet bands.
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Omer Idan
A multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger, Omer Idan has spent the last several years bandleading for Holland America and Seabourn as well as touring with Israeli and international artists.
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Oscar Cordero
Oscar Cordero’s trumpet career includes a litany of musicals from Les Miserables to Chicago to Beauty and the Beast, as well performances with Venezuelan, Spanish and other international artists.
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Lewis Sutch
Pianist Lewis Sutch has spent multiple seasons performing with London’s Giffords Circus, bandleading with Holland America and Royal Caribbean, and on tour with Postmodern Jukebox on Deck.
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Nuno Monteiro
Guitarist Nuno Monteiro has toured Europe with musicals such as Mamma Mia! as well as with Portuguese and international artists, and has also performed aboard Princess Cruises.
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Keith McKelley
A saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist and composer, Keith McKelley has performed on Carnival Cruise Lines and has shared the stage with international artists including Usher, Phillip Bailey, and Mary J. Blige.