Max Bowen is a jazz guitarist based in southeast Michigan.

Featuring genre-defying pianist Redwood, groundbreaking bassist Laura-Simone, and drummer Gayelynn McKinney, Ona embodies the spirit of jazz innovation through their dynamic sound.

Nick has assembled a large repertoire of high energy, hard-swinging original arrangements and compositions, including seldom played tunes.

Hamilton de Holanda is one of Brazil’s most celebrated musicians, a global ambassador for Brazilian music, and a master of improvisation.

Tenor saxophonist Elvin Sharp is from Ann Arbor though his studies have taken him to East Lansing. He leads the Elvin Sharp Quartet and Blou Reed.

With 3 decades of experience, Japanese Jazz Pianist Aya Sekine has solidified her position as one of Asia’s most illustrious Jazz figures.

Holding traditional jazz deep in their hearts, these musicians have a deep passion for the early formation of jazz in all of its aspects: culture, structure, improvisation, and virtuosity.