Kamasi Washington is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader born and raised in Los Angeles. His four bodies of work to date--The Epic; Harmony of Difference, an EP originally commissioned for the 2017 Whitney Biennial; Heaven and Earth; and Fearless Movement--are among the most acclaimed of this century. As Told To G/D Thyself, his short film companion to Heaven and Earth, debuted at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to widespread acclaim. In 2020, Washington scored the Michelle Obama documentary Becoming, earning Emmy and Grammy nominations for his work. Also in 2020, Washington co-founded the supergroup Dinner Party with longtime friends and collaborators Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper and 9th Wonder?their EP Dinner Party (Dessert) was subsequently nominated for a Grammy for Best Progressive R&B Album. In 2021, Washington contributed a cover of Metallica's "My Friend of Misery" to the band's Metallica Blacklist covers project.

Kamasi Washington is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader born and raised in Los Angeles. His four bodies of work to date?The Epic; Harmony of Difference, an EP originally commissioned for the 2017 Whitney Biennial; Heaven and Earth; and Fearless Movement?are among the most acclaimed of this century. As Told To G/D Thyself, his short film companion to Heaven and Earth, debuted at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to widespread acclaim. In 2020, Washington scored the Michelle Obama documentary Becoming, earning Emmy and Grammy nominations for his work. Also in 2020, Washington co-founded the supergroup Dinner Party with longtime friends and collaborators Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper and 9th Wonder?their EP Dinner Party (Dessert) was subsequently nominated for a Grammy for Best Progressive R&B Album. In 2021, Washington contributed a cover of Metallica's "My Friend of Misery" to the band's Metallica Blacklist covers project.

Alex Minasian is a versatile pianist, educator, and bandleader whose dynamic career spans jazz, soul, and popular music. A graduate of New York University, Minasian studied with legendary pianists including Hank Jones, Don Friedman, and Jean-Michel Pilc. He has performed at premier venues including Birdland, Blue Note Jazz Club, Village Vanguard, and Jazz at Lincoln Center, sharing the stage with artists such as Arturo Sandoval, Questlove, Clark Terry, and Hugh Masekela. Minasian was the final pianist for NEA Jazz Master Little Jimmy Scott and currently tours with Little Anthony and the Imperials and soul legend Candi Staton, while remaining an active presence on the New York jazz scene.

Billy Childs is a Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and arranger renowned for his inventive fusion of jazz, classical, and contemporary music. The Los Angeles Times praises him: "As a pianist, he possesses the improvisatory skills and powerful sense of swing one associates with world-class artists" Childs is an inventive composer and arranger whose efforts consistently expand the dimensions of the jazz genre and beyond. With seventeen Grammy nominations and six wins, including two for Best Instrumental Jazz Album (Winds of Change, 2024; Rebirth, 2018) and two for Best Arrangement Accompanying a Vocalist, Childs is celebrated for his sophisticated artistry. His work spans collaborations with luminaries such as Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, and Renée Fleming. Childs has performed worldwide with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Detroit Symphony, and major jazz ensembles. Billy Childs, piano, Matt Penman, bass, Ari Hoenig, drums

An unforgettable night of elegance, swing, and pure vocal magic unfolds as Jane Monheit, one of the most celebrated voices in jazz today-honors Great American Songbook icon Cole Porter with a long-awaited tribute. With her lush tone, emotional depth, and impeccable phrasing, Monheit brings new life to Porter's timeless classics: "Easy To Love", "From This Moment On", "Night And Day", and more. Backed by a stellar ensemble of world class players, and featuring exciting, stylish new arrangements, she reimagines these golden-era standards with passion, charm, and modern sophistication. A must-see for jazz lovers, romantics, and fans of the Great American Songbook, Monheit and Porter combine to create a glamorous celebration of wit, melody, and swing.

Praised by The Guardian as 'The UK's best and most convincing take on Joni Mitchell,' Hejira is a celebrated seven-piece ensemble dedicated to the music of Joni Mitchell. Formed in 2023, the band focuses on Mitchell's iconic mid-career catalog, performing songs from Court and Spark through Wild Things Run Fast, including favorites such as 'Amelia,' 'Hejira,' 'Coyote,' and 'A Case of You.' Led by guitarist Pete Oxley and featuring the outstanding vocalist, Hattie Whitehead, Hejira have quickly become the UK's most acclaimed interpreters of Joni Mitchell's music, performing more than 140 shows across the UK and Ireland, including appearances at the EFG London Jazz Festival, Brecon Jazz Festival, and Moseley Folk & Arts Festival. Their 2024 live album earned widespread praise from Jazzwise, which called the group "a formidably tight unit," while legendary drummer Bill Bruford declared: "Run, don't walk, for tickets."

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."