Hailing from Venezuelan Andes, Fran Vielma is a critically acclaimed and award-winning multi-percussionist, composer, and educator. His continuous research on Pan-American rhythms and beyond is integrated with his attraction to concert music and the freedom of jazz.

Steve Fidyk is a nationally acclaimed jazz drummer, composer, author, and educator known for his musical versatility and depth. He is currently a member of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and serves on the jazz studies faculty at Temple University in Philadelphia

Multi-talented arranger and vocalist, Gracie Jay is part of a rare, niche category of talented female vocalists. She is a powerful force on stage, simultaneously writing and arranging for the same large ensembles she masterfully sings for.