Martin Zakharov - Musical Director. Saxophone, clarinet, flute
Martin has been playing professionally for 40 years in Australia, Europe and North America. He has worked in television, theatre and recording projects in funk, jazz, rock and world music ensembles. He has played with numerous musicians over the years including: Powderfinger, the Four Tops, The Temptations, Harry Belafonte, Russell Morris, Vika & Linda Bull, Konstanz Stadttheater and Relax with Max. You can see Martin performing with various groups around Melbourne including afro-beat band Alariiya, Club 54 Band, soul singer Eamonn Conor and Hofbrauhaus restaurant house band.Jim McGuffie - Trumpet
Hailing from the country town of Shepparton, Jim graduated from Monash University in 2011 with a Bachelor degree in music performance. He teaches at high schools around Melbourne and plays regularly at venues across the country. Jim has played festivals from Castlemaine to Devonport and played Falls Festival with Melbourne outfit The Low Down Big Band.Ros Jones - Trombone
Ros' performance career has seen international and local touring, many recordings, community projects and collaborations over two decades. Some ensembles she has contributed to are: The Bombay Royale, Tek Tek Ensemble, Yana Alana and tha Piranas, Hoodoo Mayhem Brass Band , CW Stoneking, Thundergrass (winner of recording prize for the WMIJF 2019) Youkali Quartet, Vulgargrad, The Wikimen and more. As well as performing as a musician and band leader, Ros teaches brass and conducts jazz ensembles at secondary schools. Ros has a passion for community projects and creating sounds
