..Saxophonist/Composer/Multi-Instrumentalist, Jesse Montijo (Catalino) began earning the respect of his colleagues and mentors at an early age when he received the prestigious Clark Terry Scholarship for outstanding soloist at 14 years old. 

..Jesse has performed with Grammy Award winning artists;  Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Fred Wesley (Trombonist for James Brown), Bill Rich (Bassist for Taj Majal), and Larry Mitchell.  

..For over a decade Jesse worked and studied with jazz legends Eddie Harris, Joe Bonner, & Jimmy Hopps (aka Jimmi Esspirit). These iconic musicians have performed and recorded with music legends Jimi Hendrix, Pharoah Sanders, Woody Shaw,  Bo Diddly, Freddie Hubbard, Richard Davis, Elvin Jones, Stanley Clarke, Ron Carter, Stanley Cowell, Les McCann, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk, to name a few. 

..Additionally, Jesse was mentored by Pulitzer Prize Winner Phyllis Laursen; Lyricist for multi Grammy winners, Sting, Bobby McFerrin, and Wynton Marsalis.

..With varying  styles of music ranging from blues, soul, funk, jazz and flamenco, Jesse has a vast music vocabulary that spans over 25 years of performance experience. His playing has deep roots, fueled with passion and executed with precision. 

"When you listen to my music, I don't want you to have to think about it. My hope is that it bypasses the brain, goes straight to the heart, and resonates with your soul."  - JM



Doctoral Fellow in Music Education at NYU; adjunct professor of music technology and music education at Montclair State University

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Amsterdam based Keith Carnal has in recent years become seen as somewhat of a tastemaker in today’s world of techno. It might not then come as a big surprise to you that he has also become a favoured producer among many who are seen as “techno mainstay”, gaining support from numerous of his own musical inspirations and champions. Carnal, who grew up in a very musical home in the northern part of Holland, found techno at an early age when he began sourcing and selecting on his own. Techno was, and very much is, the first music that made a deep impression on Keith. This feeling only went on to become more cemented after a few years of composing on his own. It simply became clearer and clearer that Carnal is exactly where he belongs.

Keith’s own style of techno always has a strong emphasis on melodies and groove - it is made for dancing no doubt. Often the melody creates a rather ominous feeling for the listener, but with a certain melancholy to it. This is weighed up expertly with Keith focusing on the tracks being driven forward by strong percussion elements. His compositions contain a fresh vibe that immerses his audience as much as it does with his fellow producer and DJ colleagues. 

Carnal’s own productions very much goes hand in hand with the selections he makes as a DJ. A set of Keith’s always focuses on keeping the tempo and the groove up and going. Classic productions are mixed confidently with more current ones. His sets flourish with tracks that are atmospheric and contain strong melodic segments - tracks where percussion and bass play a major part in why being selected. For Keith Carnal creating the right groove is the main target. This year will see Keith releasing several strong productions as well as continuing his extensive international touring schedule, where he is headlining many of the major festivals and clubs. Keith Carnal is a fresh wind in today’s techno climate.

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