David Preston / Antoine Pierre / Lukas Traxel

**David Preston** is a London-born guitarist and composer, now based between London and Berlin. A finalist in the 2009 Montreux International Guitar Competition, he has performed and recorded with artists including Melody Gardot, Lianne La Havas, Kit Downes and Sebastian Rochford. His own music, released on Whirlwind Recordings, combines modern jazz with an adventurous, highly melodic approach.

**Antoine Pierre** is a Belgian drummer and composer and a major figure on the European jazz scene. Leader of URBEX and Next.Ape, he has worked with musicians including Philip Catherine, Joshua Redman, Ben Wendel and Tom Barman’s TaxiWars. His playing combines a powerful rhythmic approach with a broad interest in jazz, rock and electronic music.

**Lukas Traxel** is a Swiss double bassist and a graduate of the Lucerne University of Music. He has worked extensively across the European jazz scene with artists including Marie Krüttli, Christoph Grab, Tal Arditi and Lea Maria Fries, and is a member of the Lucerne Jazz Orchestra. His debut album *One-Eyed Daruma* was released by We Jazz in 2023.