KELVIN SHOLAR Born in Detroit in 1973, pianist, composer, author, despite his young age, he can be considered leader and model in the international jazz scene, collaborating and playing beside those who were his teachers such as Clark Terry, Wallace Roney, David Murray, Lenny White, becoming a prominent member of the modern jazz scene. He attended the BA Studies, the Course Work in Jazz Studies And Liberal Arts at Wayne State University, the Westmare University, the William Paterson University. Kelvin's tunes has been played, recorded and performed all over the world by artists such as Mark Turner and Larry White. His bands "Sholar System" and "ESO. TER. ICA" has obtained particular attention and positive reviews world wide. In particular ESO. TER. ICA has recorded a new album entitled "There Are No Words" where the lyrical, passionate expressions blend with the vanguard and the esoteric, intimate creations, obtaining a very peculiar style. Kelvin also wrote a book of musical theory and practice entitled "Sholar System: Tools for a new Millennium" and he is working on another book, giving clinics in the most important european music schools. Kelvin, Besides as pianist, has experiences as orchestra director, music backgrounds composer, arranger and teacher. He has partecipated in several international festivals, winning many prizes as well. We mention Michigan Beach Fesival Competition, 1990 (winner), Montreaux/Detroit Jazz Festival 1991 ( best soloist) Aquinas Jazz Festival 1992; Wemu/Heritage Jazz Festival, 1993 ( best soloist and best band); and other awards as best young musician at The Clark Terry Jazz Camp, 1994. Among his neverending collaborations we mention those with Sonny Rollins, Wayne Shorter, Wallace Roney, Billy Higgins, Bobby Watson, David Murray, Clark Terry, Lenny White, Greg Osby, Teodross Avery, James Carter, Charles Fambrough, Mark Turner, Craig Bailey, Jon Faddis, Cindy Blackmon, Larry Smith.