Born in Malaysia and raised in Australia, New York-based bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh is one of the most dynamic forces in modern jazz. A master of both acoustic and electric bass, Oh graduated with first-class honors from the WA Academy of Performing Arts before earning her Master?s from the Manhattan School of Music. Her exceptional artistry has earned her an ASCAP Young Jazz Composer?s Award, an honorary mention at the Thelonious Monk Bass Competition, and a coveted spot as the bassist for guitar legend Pat Metheny. A brilliant educator and prolific composer, Oh has performed alongside jazz titans including Joe Lovano, Kenny Barron, Vijay Iyer, and Terri Lyne Carrington. She joins forces with visionary masters Ambrose Akinmusire and Tyshawn Sorey for an unparalleled night of world-class, boundary-pushing improvisation.

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."