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Akio Sasaki
After graduating from the Berklee College of Music in Boston as a principle, Akio has been active as
a top jazz organ player in Japan. He performs live throughout the country, and also teaches at the
Senzoku Gakuen College of Music and at the Kyoto Musical Academy. Additionally, he has
published numerous arrangements, works of music theory, and music education books. In 2005 he
released his own trio’s CD album “Glide in Blue,” receiving high praise not only from organ fans but
also from many jazz fans. In 2007 he released his new album “Fly by Night,” and his musical career
continues to expand.
Hector Olivera
Hector Olivera was born in Argentina. He received his education at the Conservatory and the
University of Buenos Aires followed by a scholarship at the famous Juilliard School of Music in New
York. Olivera has performed extensively throughout the world including concerts at prestigious places
such as the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and Carnegie Hall in New York. Hector Olivera’s
expertise involves both the traditional pipe organ and the electronic organ. Presently Olivera tours
internationally playing some of the world’s most magnificent pipe organs as well as his preferred
electronic organ, the Roland ATELIER for which he continues to collaborate with its development.
Ralf Schink
Ralf Schink was born in Germany and began playing the electronic organ at the age of 9. After
completing his formal education Ralf went on to study at the renowned Swiss Jazz School in Bern,
Switzerland as well as the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Since then, his energetic,
contemporary style has won him many accolades throughout Europe and around the world. Ralf
regularly performs at the Frankfurt Musik Messe, the largest musical fair in Europe. A tremendously
versatile and gifted musician, Ralf is comfortable with all types of music. From pop to jazz, Ralf’s
repertoire appeals to all age groups. Since 1992 Ralf has been working and touring for Roland
Europe as demonstrator and product consultant. He regularly tours Europe, Asia and Canada.
Ric Iannone
Ric Iannone began playing the piano and accordion at the age of two and a half. By the time he was
seven, he was performing public and private engagements with his musician father. For more than
20 years Ric has performed and traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe,
delighting audiences with his unique playing style and music arrangements. He is equally
comfortable playing the organ, piano or keyboard, as a concert artist and product demonstrator.
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