Allen Stone with Derrick Hodge and Nu Deco Ensemble

Soul and R&B artist Allen Stone grew up in Chewelah, Washington, as a pastor's son immersed in gospel. Known for his genre-defying sound blending funk, folk-rock, and soul, he has toured with Stevie Wonder, Al Green, and Chris Stapleton, and mentored on American Idol.

Derrick Hodge, a Philadelphia-born bassist and composer, excels in jazz, cinematic, and R&B genres. He's known for his work with the Robert Glasper Experiment and collaborations with Maxwell, Terence Blanchard, and Common, contributing to Grammy-winning albums. Hodge debuted solo with "Live Today" in 2013, followed by "The Second" in 2016. He's played pivotal roles on albums like Maxwell's "BLACKsummers'night" and Glasper's "Black Radio." His third solo project, "Color of Noize," released in 2020, showcases his innovative fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and soul.

Miami’s Nu Deco Ensemble, founded by Jacomo Bairos and Sam Hyken, fuses orchestral, classical, and genre-bending music. Known for collaborations with Macy Gray, Ben Folds, Jacob Collier, and more, they’re praised as a “chamber orchestra for the 21st century” by The New York Times.