Open Call: Jazz Musicians & Jazz Bands
Reinterpreting "VIVA" by Tosco West
About the Project.
Tosco West is a contemporary jazz ensemble known for blending acoustic tradition with bold improvisation, experimental structures, and AI-assisted production techniques. Their 2025 debut album,
VIVA
, recorded in Maitino, received critical attention for its inventive sound and forward-thinking artistic direction.
We are now launching an
open collaborative call
for jazz musicians and jazz bands interested in creating original reinterpretations of selected tracks from
VIVA
.
However, this is more than a reinterpretation project.
All submitted recordings will be carefully screened and artistically curated for inclusion in
HUMAN
, the upcoming album by Tosco West.
HUMAN
is conceived as a distant, transformed, and conceptually evolved representation of
VIVA
— a reinterpretation not only of the music, but of its essence. Where
VIVA
explored the integration of AI within jazz creation,
HUMAN
seeks to emphasize reinterpretation through human sensitivity, improvisation, and collective expression.
Selected recordings will become part of this new album release.
Role & Collaboration Scope.
This is a
remote, project-based artistic collaboration
.
Selected musicians or bands will:
* Create and record an original reinterpretation of one or more tracks from
VIVA
* Develop new arrangements, harmonic directions, rhythmic concepts, or improvisational expansions
* Participate in virtual creative exchanges with the Tosco West artistic direction
* Contribute to a curated collaborative album project (
HUMAN
)
We welcome bold artistic departures — traditional, avant-garde, minimal, orchestral, experimental, or genre-crossing — as long as the reinterpretation maintains a conceptual connection to the source material.
Selection Process:
* All submissions will be reviewed by the Tosco West artistic team.
* Selected reinterpretations will be officially included in the album
Human
.
* Final artistic direction and sequencing will be curated by Tosco West.
Not all submissions will necessarily be included in the final release.
Remuneration & Opportunities.
This is a
non-remunerated collaboration
.
Compensation includes:
* Official artist credits
on the album
Human
and all related promotional materials
* Distribution visibility through Tosco West's digital platforms and communication channels
* Inclusion in a professionally curated album release
* Prospects for paid live performances (caches/fees)
in future concerts, festivals, and showcase events featuring selected collaborators
While there is no upfront financial compensation, this initiative is structured as a high-visibility artistic collaboration with potential future paid performance opportunities.
Ideal Profile.
We are looking for musicians or bands who demonstrate:
* Strong performance skills and mastery of one or more instruments
* Experience in jazz or jazz-influenced genres
* Ability to collaborate and contribute meaningfully to arrangements
* Artistic independence and creative vision
* Reliable recording capability (professional-quality audio required)
How to Apply.
Interested musicians and bands should:
Send a
direct message via LinkedIn
expressing interest by submitting the following materials:
* Link to Short artist/band bio and music.
* Links to previous recordings or live performances.
After initial review, selected applicants will receive further details, track materials (if applicable), technical specifications, and timeline guidelines.
Listen to VIVA