Memphis-born bassist, composer, and educator Rodney Jordan is best known for his long-running work alongside pianist Marcus Roberts and vocalist René Marie.

Jimmy Bruno, born July 22, 1953 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a master jazz guitarist and jazz educator. One of the most critically acclaimed jazz guitarists performing today, Jimmy Bruno came to prominence as a jazz musician in the 1990’s, after a successful twenty-year career as a sought-after commercial guitarist and session musician.