Internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Gunhild Carling has become one of today?s most electrifying ambassadors of swing and vintage jazz. Known as Sweden's "Queen of Swing," Carling is celebrated for her dazzling stage presence, virtuosic musicianship, and larger-than-life performances that blend jazz standards, vaudeville-style entertainment, tap dancing, & comedic flair. A master of more than 11 instruments: including trumpet, trombone, harmonica, harp, recorder, and even jazz bagpipes' her performances culminate in her signature feat: playing three trumpets simultaneously. Carling has appeared on America's Got Talent and Sweden's Let's Dance, and has performed with the Count Basie Orchestra, symphonies worldwide, and Postmodern Jukebox. Critics have praised her as a ?show-stopping vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and bandleader' (Jonathan Widran), while jazz historian Scott Yanow called her performances "consistently exhilarating, swinging, and unpredictable."

Charles Lloyd, a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master (2015) and honorary doctorate recipient from Berklee College of Music, is widely regarded as playing at the height of his expressive powers. The depth of his sound reflects a lifetime in music, guided by a forward-looking approach he describes simply as "Go forward." Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Lloyd was shaped by a rich musical heritage and early influences including Charlie Parker, Billie Holiday, and Duke Ellington. He emerged as a leading voice in modern jazz, from his work with Chico Hamilton and Cannonball Adderley to his own groundbreaking quartet. His recordings and performances are noted for clarity, restraint, and emotional depth. As Peter Watrous of The New York Times wrote, he has created "a strange and beautiful distillation of the American experience, part abandoned and wild, part immensely controlled and sophisticated."

Charles Lloyd, a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master (2015) and honorary doctorate recipient from Berklee College of Music, is widely regarded as playing at the height of his expressive powers. The depth of his sound reflects a lifetime in music, guided by a forward-looking approach he describes simply as "Go forward." Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Lloyd was shaped by a rich musical heritage and early influences including Charlie Parker, Billie Holiday, and Duke Ellington. He emerged as a leading voice in modern jazz, from his work with Chico Hamilton and Cannonball Adderley to his own groundbreaking quartet. His recordings and performances are noted for clarity, restraint, and emotional depth. As Peter Watrous of The New York Times wrote, he has created "a strange and beautiful distillation of the American experience, part abandoned and wild, part immensely controlled and sophisticated."

Grammy Award-winning pianist, vocalist, and songwriter Jon Cleary has spent more than three decades at the forefront of New Orleans funk, R&B, and soul. His latest release, The Bywater Sessions, captures Cleary and his acclaimed band, the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, live in the studio-delivering the deep grooves, joyful energy, and rich musicianship that have made them a staple of the New Orleans music scene and international stages alike. CA longtime fixture of the New Orleans scene, Cleary has performed with legends including Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, and Taj Mahal. His Grammy-winning album Go-Go Juice helped solidify his reputation as one of today's leading interpreters and innovators of New Orleans music. Rolling Stone's David Fricke praised the band as "as broad, deep and rolling as the Mississippi River."