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• Timbre Studies
• Contemporary Classical Composition
• Electronic Music Composition
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Dr Edwin Hillier is a Composition Professor at the Royal College of Music (RCM), where he also serves as module leader for postgraduate and undergraduate Musical Analysis courses. Concurrently, he works as a Teaching Associate in Music Composition at the University of Nottingham. A graduate of the University of Cambridge (MA Cantab) and the RCM (MComp, DMus), Hillier explores timbre through both acoustic and electronic composition, drawing inspiration from visual artists like Alberto Burri, Cy Twombly, and Alan Davie to create visceral, human-centric sonic experiences. His works have been performed globally by ensembles such as the London Symphony Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, and Talea Ensemble, with presentations at festivals including Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival and Royaumont Festival. Recordings of his music have been broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and France Musique and released on the NMC Record Label. He received his doctorate in 2021 under Jonathan Cole after private study with Rebecca Saunders in Berlin. Scientific Awards : Scottish Award for New Music (Electroacoustic/Sound Artwork) in 2020 Scottish Award for New Music (Dorico Award for Small/Medium Scale Work) in 2021 Research Focus : Hillier's practice emphasizes tactile sound manipulation, blending interdisciplinary influences from visual arts with experimental composition techniques. His projects often involve collaborations with ensembles specializing in contemporary and avant-garde music, reflecting a commitment to advancing sonic innovation through ruptured, protean designs.

• Music Performance
• Jazz Guitar
• Rock Music
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Angel Mayr serves as Lecturer for guitar at the Faculty of Music Education and Head of the Institute for String Instruments within the Faculty of Music at JAM MUSIC LAB Private University for Jazz and Popular Music in Vienna, Austria. She has held teaching positions at JAM MUSIC LAB and the Friedrich Gulda School of Music since 2011 and is currently on maternity leave. Her academic credentials include a Diploma in IGP Guitar from the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and Vienna Conservatory, complemented by a Diploma in Jazz Guitar from the Gustav Mahler Conservatory Vienna, where she studied under Edi Köhldorfer, Marcus Ratka, and Peter Legat. Mayr's artistic research centers on Music Performance across Jazz , Rock , and Punk genres, with significant contributions to Music Production and Songwriting . Her work integrates string instrument techniques with contemporary styles including Funk and Soul, while her pedagogical focus emphasizes guitar instruction across diverse musical idioms. The Defjazz project exemplifies her experimental approach to genre fusion. Her recent publications demonstrate consistent evolution from the experimental göbeantn (2012) through the genre-blending potpourri (2014) to the rock-oriented Sacred cow (2018) and Slave to the music (2019), showcasing increasing sophistication in production and compositional complexity across Rock, Jazz Fusion, and Blues idioms. As Head of the Institute for String Instruments, Mayr oversees curriculum development and ensemble coordination while mentoring students in guitar performance. Her industry connections facilitate professional placements for students with major musical productions. She operates STUDIO MÄUSEPALAST in Vienna, functioning as a creative hub for recording, mixing, and production across Pop, Metal, Rock, and Punk genres. Her professional network spans international collaborations including Russkaja, Hallucination Company, and major theatrical productions like West Side Story and Camp Rock at venues including Schlossfestspiele Regensburg and Stadthalle Wien.

• Composition
• Post-Tonal Theory and Analysis
• Extended Instrumental and Vocal Techniques
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Jason K. Eckardt is a Professor at the Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music , part of the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts. A graduate of Berklee College of Music (B.A. 1992), Columbia University (M.A. 1994, D.M.A. 1998), he co-founded contemporary music group Ensemble 21 and serves on the CUNY Graduate Center faculty. Research Focus: Composition, post-tonal theory, extended performance techniques, and music cognition Commission Recipient: Carnegie Hall, Tanglewood, Guggenheim Museum, and Fromm Foundation Recordings: Released on Albany, Mode, Tzadik, and New Focus labels His academic leadership includes awards from PSC-CUNY, American Academy of Arts and Letters, Koussevitzky Foundation, and Guggenheim Fellowship. Notable compositions like "Echoes' White Veil," "The Silenced," and "Tangled Loops" demonstrate exploration of perceptual complexity and natural self-organizing systems in music. Recent performances include collaborations with JACK Quartet, ICE, and soloists like Conrad Tao and Claire Chase. Scientific Awards include: Morton Gould Prize (ASCAP) Charles Ives Fellowship (American Academy of Arts and Letters) Bellagio Fellowship (Rockefeller Foundation) Koussevitzky Music Foundation commission Andrew Mellon Presidential Fellowship As educator , he teaches courses in advanced analysis, contemporary music, 20th-century music history, and media scoring. His creative work has been performed at major international festivals in Vienna, Tokyo, Berlin, and Melbourne, with recordings featured on Mode Records' Undersong and Tzadik Records' Subject albums.

William StackpoleView profile

Lecturer

• Music Composition
• Orchestral Music
• Contemporary Classical Music
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William Stackpole is a Lecturer in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Stevens Institute of Technology. He holds a BA in Music & Technology from Stevens (2012), an MM in Music Composition from The Juilliard School (2016), and an additional degree from Juilliard in 2022. His work focuses on visionary orchestral music and enigmatic compositions for soloists and small ensembles. Stackpole’s research interests emphasize experimental approaches to orchestration, contemporary classical techniques, and the intersection of technology with traditional music forms. His compositions explore 'what if' scenarios, blending inventive structures with emotional depth. He received the prestigious 2019 Rudolph Nissim Prize for his orchestral work fEED. His recent piece Halation Sketches was praised for its 'savage charm' and innovative use of instrumental possibilities. While no formal grants or advising roles are listed, his performances and collaborations with groups like the Attacca Quartet highlight his active role in the contemporary music scene.

Adam ZweifachView profile

Professor

• Immunology
• Cell Biology
• Signal Transduction
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Adam Zweifach is a Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Connecticut, specializing in Cell and Developmental Biology. His primary affiliation is with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Yale University and completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University. Zweifach’s research focuses on T lymphocyte function, particularly signal transduction mechanisms and the role of calcium signaling in cytotoxic T cell lytic granule exocytosis. His work integrates immunology, cell biology, and pharmacology to explore therapeutic strategies for cancer and immune-related disorders. Recent publications highlight his contributions to immunomodulatory drug discovery, high-throughput screening methodologies, and the development of genetically encoded sensors for cellular processes. His lab employs advanced techniques such as FRET-based assays and compound ensemble strategies to validate drug targets and identify novel therapeutic candidates. Zweifach’s articles emphasize the interplay between calcium signaling pathways and T cell effector functions, with notable work on the mechanisms of cytotoxic T lymphocyte exocytosis. He has also addressed statistical rigor in experimental design, advocating for best practices in data analysis. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to immunology and drug discovery. His research has practical implications for developing targeted therapies and improving screening protocols in biomedical research.

Marko MarusicView profile

Lecturer

• Jazz
• Popular Music
• Flamenco
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Marko Marusic serves as a Lecturer at JAM MUSIC LAB Private University for Jazz and Popular Music Vienna since 2021, teaching guitar across jazz and popular music disciplines. He concurrently holds teaching positions at the Friedrich Gulda School of Music and CON BRIO music school in Vienna. His academic foundation spans classical, flamenco, and jazz guitar training with specialized expertise in Afro-Cuban and Brazilian percussion traditions. His educational background includes: Master of Arts in Music Guitar Jazz and Pop (JAM MUSIC LAB, 2019, graduated with distinction) Bachelor of Arts in Classical Guitar & Instrumental Pedagogy (MDW Vienna, 2016) Artistic Diploma for Jazz Guitar (JAM MUSIC LAB, 2015) ZkF Flamenco Guitar Studies (Conservatorio Christobal de Morales, Seville, 2011-2015) Flamenco Guitar Certification (Fundation de Arte Flamenco, Seville, 2011) Acoustic/Electric Guitar Studies (MDW Vienna Institute of Popular Music, 2002-2005) Marusic's research focuses on the historical intersections of Afro-Cuban and Brazilian salon music with jazz idioms, particularly examining Cha-Cha-Cha and Choro within Bebop contexts. His performance practice integrates flamenco techniques with Latin American rhythmic structures, emphasizing cross-cultural dialogue through ensemble work. This manifests in projects spanning Serbian folklore, Brazilian choro, and contemporary studio productions that bridge traditional forms with modern media applications. His creative output reveals consistent engagement with Balkan, Latin American, and Iberian musical traditions across performance contexts—from international jazz festivals to film soundtracks. The work demonstrates technical mastery across guitar idioms while prioritizing cultural authenticity in ensemble settings, particularly evident in his direction of Brazilian choro projects and Serbian folklore interpretations. Notable recognitions include: Graduation with distinction for his Master's thesis on Afro-Cuban/Brazilian salon music Special recognition from MDW Vienna for percussion expertise and pedagogical leadership As an educator, Marusic has mentored students across multiple institutions since 2005, including Erdberg Music Center (Vienna), Escuela Municipal de Musica (Seville), and Polyhymnia public music school. His studio collaborations with artists like Renato Henc demonstrate applied research in music-for-media contexts, though formal grant funding isn't documented in available materials. Marusic actively contributes to ensemble ecosystems including the Improvisations Big Band Orchestra, Barbar Botosova ensemble, and Serbian Folklore Association Bambi, where he applies his percussion expertise within folk and jazz frameworks. His current work bridges academic instruction with professional performance across European festival circuits and media production studios.

Peter MutterView profile

Lecturer

• Contemporary Music
• Traditional Japanese Music (Hōgaku)
• Music Composition
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Peter Mutter is a Lecturer in Music Theory at the Lucerne School of Music. He holds expertise in contemporary music and traditional Japanese music (hōgaku), blending Western classical training with Japanese koto performance. His affiliations include the Music Performance Research department and the Institute of New Music, Composition and Theory. Education: Studied clarinet under Heinrich Mätzener, composition with Dieter Ammann, and music theory at Lucerne University of Music. Advanced training includes masterclasses with composers like Wolfgang Rihm and Enno Poppe. Research focus centers on cross-cultural musical composition and instrumental techniques. Key projects include expanding the 'musinfo' resource and analyzing Baroque counterpoint techniques from Zanolini’s work. His compositional output emphasizes chamber music, with notable works like Uncertainty Relation and Impuls . Proficient in clarinet, koto, and piano, he founded the Peter Mutter Trio in 2009 focusing on klezmer and global folk traditions. Languages spoken: German, English, French, Polish, Japanese.

Freddie BryantView profile

Professor

• Jazz Performance
• Classical Guitar
• Brazilian Music
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Freddie Bryant is a Professor in the Guitar Department at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches courses in jazz, Brazilian, Latin, and African grooves, harmonic knowledge, and guitar technique. He is a renowned guitarist and composer with a global artistic footprint, leading ensembles such as Kaleidoscope and Trio del Sol. Master of Music in Classical Guitar, Yale School of Music, 1994 Bachelor of Arts in Music, Amherst College, 1987 His research and artistic interests focus on global jazz fusion, harmonic development, cross-cultural rhythm integration, and guitar performance. He emphasizes connecting with diverse grooves and strengthening the balance between pick and finger-style playing. His work bridges jazz, Brazilian, Latin, African, and blues/funk traditions, with a strong emphasis on original composition and voice leading. His recent works, including Upper West Side Love Story and Monk Restrung , reflect a trend toward thematic song cycles, reimagined jazz standards, and cross-genre collaborations. These projects highlight his expertise in narrative composition, cultural storytelling, and innovative ensemble arrangements. Honorary Doctorate from Amherst College 2019 Chamber Music America New Jazz Works grant for Upper West Side Love Story Bryant has advised numerous students through Berklee’s programs and has secured competitive grants for new jazz works. He has performed and recorded with jazz luminaries such as Eliane Elias, Tom Harrell, and the Mingus Orchestra, and has toured in 55 countries, collaborating with Indian classical musicians, African singers, and traditional Arab groups. His professional experience deeply informs his pedagogy. He leads multiple ensembles, including Kaleidoscope, Trio del Sol, and the Freddie Bryant Quartet, and is a member of the Ben Riley’s Monk Legacy Septet and the Mingus Orchestra. These groups serve as laboratories for his creative and educational vision, integrating performance, composition, and cross-cultural dialogue.

Jeremy GreigView profile

Lecturer

• Jazz Studies
• Big Band
• Improvisation
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Jeremy Greig is a Lecturer in Jazz and Contemporary Music at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), part of Edith Cowan University. He teaches improvisation, big band, theory, and aural training while directing ensembles. Education: Bachelor of Music (Jazz), WAAPA (1995) Master of Music, University of Miami (1999) Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, TAFE WA (2004) Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Edith Cowan University (2013) His research focuses on jazz education, big band development, and contemporary performance practices. He explores improvisation, ensemble leadership, and cross-cultural collaborations, particularly in Latin jazz and Bossa Nova. Greig's creative outputs and 2014 journal article Breaking Sound Barriers highlight trends in big band rehearsal techniques and international cultural exchange. His work spans compositions, stage direction, and educational outreach. Scientific Awards: Downbeat magazine Outstanding Jazz Combo performance (1999) Downbeat magazine Best Big Band - University of Miami Concert Jazz Band (1998, 1999) Downbeat magazine Outstanding Big Band Performance - University of Miami Studio Jazz Band (1998, 1999) Greig directs the WAAPA Big Band and collaborates with groups like the WA Symphony Orchestra. He performs in musicals, The Collective ensemble, Hip Mo' Toast Big Band, and Latin band Descarga.

Laura CavianiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Jazz Piano
• Jazz Composition
• Musical Improvisation
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Laura Caviani serves as Director of the Jazz Program and Senior Lecturer in Jazz Piano at Carleton College in Minnesota, where she has been teaching since 2003. She directs the Jazz Ensemble and coordinates all jazz chamber groups and classes, demonstrating leadership in the department's jazz studies program. Her research interests focus on jazz piano performance, composition, and improvisation, with particular expertise in creating contemporary arrangements of traditional works and setting poetry to music. Caviani has set works by Edna St. Vincent Millay, Shakespeare, Rumi, and 19th century activists Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony to music for various ensembles. Her discography shows consistent output over three decades, with recordings spanning solo piano works, trio performances, holiday jazz, and political commentary through music. Her work demonstrates evolution from traditional jazz forms to more contemporary and socially engaged compositions. Welcome Christmas Award for best Christmas Carol by VocalEssence (2015) 'Going There' charted in Top 50 in multiple countries for eleven consecutive weeks (2006) Caviani has been an influential educator, adapting during the pandemic by transforming Carleton's performance spaces into multi-room recording studios where students developed audio/video recording skills. She maintains an active performance schedule, with recent engagements including the 'Songs of Justice' program featuring works by Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell.

Otis MurphyView profile

Professor

• Saxophone Performance
• Chamber Music
• Contemporary Music
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Dr. Otis Murphy serves as Professor of Music in Saxophone and Chair of the Woodwinds Department at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, a position he assumed at the remarkably young age of 28, making him one of the youngest faculty members in the institution's history. An internationally acclaimed artist, Murphy maintains an active performance schedule as a soloist and clinician across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with appearances at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall's Isaac Stern Auditorium, Casals Hall in Tokyo, and Palau de la Música in Valencia. Murphy's academic foundation includes a Doctor of Music (D.M.) and Master of Music (M.M.) from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he earned the Performer's Certificate. His studies continued under a Fulbright Fellowship at the Conservatoire National Régional de Musique in Cergy-Pontoise (France), culminating in the Prix de Perfectionnement à l'unanimité, following undergraduate training with a Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) from the University of Georgia. His scholarly and artistic work centers on advancing saxophone repertoire through performance research, with primary interests in saxophone technique, contemporary classical compositions, and chamber music collaboration. Murphy's dedication to new music is exemplified by his premiere recording of Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's Quintet for Alto Saxophone and String Quartet, featured on the Grammy-winning album 'Contemporary Voices' with the Pacifica Quartet. His four critically acclaimed solo albums and extensive discography demonstrate significant contributions to performance practice literature. Murphy's artistic excellence has been recognized through major international honors including: Prizewinner at the Adolphe Sax International Saxophone Competition (Belgium) Prizewinner at the Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition (France) Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance (2010) As an educator, Murphy has conducted masterclasses at leading institutions worldwide including the Paris Conservatory, Amsterdam Conservatory, and London Royal College of Music. His pedagogical impact is evident in the success of students who have won international competitions and secured positions as performers, educators, and military band musicians. While specific research grants aren't detailed in available materials, his Fulbright Fellowship and extensive international teaching engagements reflect significant professional recognition and support for his scholarly activities.

Stephan OepenView profile

Professor

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Language Technology
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Stephan Oepen is a Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, specializing in Computational Linguistics and Natural Language Processing (NLP). He leads the Research Group for Language Technology and serves as Academic Chair in Artificial Intelligence for the Circle U European University Alliance. His research bridges formal linguistics with large-scale computation, focusing on semantic parsing, dependency structures, and multilingual language models. 2002–present: Researcher → Professor at UiO 2011–2017: Head of Language Technology Research Group 2019–20: Section Head for Machine Learning 2021–24: Department Head for Informatics Current projects include HPLT (High-Performance Language Technologies), Nordic Language Processing Laboratory (NLPL), and OpenEuroLLM . He co-directs the 2017 ACL Shared Task on Extrinsic Parser Evaluation and contributes to international NLP conferences like ACL, EMNLP, and CoNLL. Recent publications focus on: Uniform semantic graph representations Hybrid parsing architectures Continual training for small languages Diagnostic parser evaluation Copyright implications in LLMs Community language resource infrastructure He actively participates in editorial boards and technical coordination roles, including the LUMI Scientific Advisory Group and Horizon Europe's High-Performance Language Technologies project.

Edwin LivingstonView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Jazz
• Bass Performance
• Composition
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Edwin Livingston is an Adjunct Professor at the USC Thornton School of Music, where he teaches bass and small ensembles in the Jazz Studies program. A graduate of California Institute of the Arts (M.F.A. in Performer-Composer studies), Livingston combines an active academic career with extensive professional experience. Specializes in jazz bass, sound design, and composition Active performer with collaborations spanning Grammy-nominated projects Featured in films Ray , Dreamgirls , and Dolemite Is My Name His recent album The Edwin Livingston Group – Transitions is available on major platforms. Notable Collaborations Elvin Jones Marsalis family Yellowjackets Natalie Cole Scientific Awards Grammy nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album (Los Hombres Calientes) Grammy nomination for Best Arrangement (Catina DeLuna & Lado B Brazilian Project) Grammy nomination for Best Large Ensemble Album (Dave Slonaker Big Band) Contact: Official Website | Email: euliving@usc.edu

Craig PhillipsView profile

Associate Professor

• Music Performance
• Vocal Performance
• Choral Studies
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Craig Phillips serves as Associate Professor of Voice and Area Chair of Voice at the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance. He is a founding member of the acclaimed male classical vocal quartet New York Polyphony and an established operatic and concert soloist possessing a 'handsome, elegant bass' (New York Times). Dr. Phillips specializes in Music Performance, Vocal Performance and Choral Studies with particular expertise in Early Music and New Music. His research bridges historical performance practice with contemporary musical expression through his leadership in New York Polyphony and The Revelers Project, a research initiative restoring the legacy of the preeminent 1920s-1930s recording and radio quartet. His discography shows a consistent focus on Renaissance and early music repertoire alongside contemporary compositions, demonstrating expertise in both historical performance practice and new music interpretation. The publications reveal specialization in vocal chamber music, sacred music, and interdisciplinary artistic projects that connect historical and modern musical traditions. Scientific Awards: 2020 Finalist - Gramophone Award in Early Music for Lamentationes 2014 57th GRAMMY® nomination – Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble performance for Sing thee Nowell 2013 56th GRAMMY® nomination – Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble performance for Times go by Turns 2013 Best of Classical 2013 – iTunes/Apple Media for Times go by Turns 2012 Top 10 Notable Classical Music Recordings of 2012 – New Yorker Magazine for endBeginning Dr. Phillips has performed with major opera companies including Glimmerglass Opera, Florida Grand Opera, New York City Opera, and Boston Lyric Opera. His concert engagements include performances with Eastern Music Festival, New York Collegium, Miami Bach Society, and Washington National Cathedral. His international touring with New York Polyphony has included performances at London's Wigmore Hall, The Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Dartmouth College, Stanford University, and numerous international festivals across Europe, Mexico, and Canada. He directs The Revelers Project research initiative and has served on the faculties of High Point University, Amherst Early Music Festival and Madison Early Music Festival prior to his current position. His educational background includes a DMA in Vocal Performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2017), an MM from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (1998), and a BM from Appalachian State University (1993).

Benjamin SherView profile

Professor

• Jazz Guitar
• Brazilian Music
• Latin Jazz
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Benjamin Sher is a Professor in the Guitar Department at Berklee College of Music, where he has taught for 27 years, and serves as director of guitar studies at Kutztown University. His academic work focuses on specialized guitar instruction including Guitar Styles of Grant Green and Pat Martino , Advanced Brazilian Guitar Styles , and ensemble courses in Brazilian and Latin Fusion. With deep expertise spanning the jazz tradition of Wes Montgomery and Kenny Burrell alongside Brazilian masters like Baden Powell and João Gilberto, Sher's research interests encompass Jazz Guitar , Brazilian Music , Latin Jazz , and Guitar Education . His teaching synthesizes classical fingerstyle technique with jazz plectrum approaches to create diverse sonic textures. Sher's creative output demonstrates consistent evolution across Brazilian jazz fusion, with his most recent 2023 album Samba for Tarsila representing a mature synthesis of American jazz guitar tradition and Brazilian rhythms. His discography reveals progression from mainstream jazz through Brazilian exploration to contemporary fusion works. Choro Novo Berklee Guitar Ensemble for Outstanding Latin Jazz Group Award (2019-2024) As an educator, Sher has developed specialized pedagogical materials for teaching diverse guitar styles and has presented masterclasses internationally at institutions including New England Conservatory, University of North Carolina campuses, and Berklee's Valencia campus. His professional performance career spans four decades with appearances at major international festivals including Montreux, North Sea, and Istanbul Jazz Festivals. Sher leads multiple ensembles including the Antropofagia Organ Trio, Choro Novo Guitar Quartet, and the World Jazz Guitar Duo, maintaining active performance schedules in New York and internationally while continuing his academic responsibilities.