BRAZIL

February 23 – March 2, 2026 – Salvador de Bahia, Brazil
Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and colors of Afro-Brazilian music and culture.

• Music & arts immersion in UNESCO “City of Music” Salvador

• Workshops & jam sessions with local Bahian musicians

• Visits to beaches, markets, museums & artisan studios

• Afro-Brazilian rhythm & percussion masterclasses

• Authentic cuisine & live performances nightly

• Open to musicians and non-musicians alike

• Final concert

• Early bird discount available!

ITALY

June 2026 – Tuscany, Italy
Experience world-class jazz studies in a beautiful vineyard retreat in the heart of Tuscany.

• Two one-week sessions for instrumentalists and vocalists

• Masterclasses with acclaimed international faculty

• Daily ensembles, private lessons & jam sessions

• Gourmet meals, wine tastings & cultural excursions

• Final concert in the town of Fucecchio

• Open to musicians and non-musicians alike

• Early bird discount available!

Igor Lumpert

Saxophone

Igor Lumpert (b. 1975, Novo Mesto, SFR Yugoslavia/Slovenia) is a Brooklyn-based jazz saxophonist, composer, and leader of the contemporary ensemble Innertextures. His music draws on Balkan folk melodies and rhythms, African American traditions, chamber music, and contemporary jazz—echoing figures like Ben Webster and Wayne Shorter while maintaining a distinctive voice.

Alyssa Chetrick

Piano

Violinist and composer Alyssa Chetrick engages seamlessly between the jazz, theater, and classical scenes in New York and Tokyo. At 19, she made her off-Broadway debut in Japan as an ensemble cast member (Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812). She has since performed and directed for ensembles in venues such as Blue Note Place, Smalls Jazz Club, Lincoln Center, The Tokyo Metropolitan Theater, Jazz Gallery, The Schwarzman Center, 54 Below, and Nublu.

Jackson Hillmer

Drums

Versatile drummer, songwriter, and educator, Jackson Hillmer, hails from the San Francisco Bay Area, where his passion for music took root. Beginning with trumpet, he swiftly added tuba and drum set to his repertoire, performing with the Redwood High School jazz and symphonic band. Under the tutelage of notable mentors like John Mattern and Alan Hall, he started gigging around the Bay at local festivals and opening for other larger bands.