Joseph Alessi is a big name in the trombone world. This American trombone soloist is received with loud cheers all over the world, whether on stages or festivals. He has previously been a guest artist at Slide Factory, as has Hungarian star György Gyivicsan; a passionate promoter of the trombone with his own ensembles and solo performances. We are also pleased to welcome the young Ukrainian trombonist and competition winner Polina Tarasenko. Her performances attract attention because of an irresistible energy and she has a remarkable virtuosity on her instrument.