Chris Botti with David Foster and Gregory Porter

Chris Botti, born in Portland, is a renowned jazz trumpeter famed for his romantic sound. Influenced by Miles Davis, he worked with icons like Sting and Paul Simon. His albums, including "When I Fall in Love" and Grammy-winning "Impressions," topped jazz charts. Educated at Indiana University, he collaborated with Herbie Hancock and Michael Bublé, and continues to tour globally.

David Foster, born in Victoria, BC, is a renowned producer and composer known for power ballads with stars like Céline Dion and Whitney Houston. He launched Josh Groban and Michael Bublé's careers, won multiple Grammys for hits like "I Will Always Love You," and collaborated with Streisand, Chicago, and more. Foster served as Verve Music Group's chairman and judged Asia's Got Talent.

Gregory Porter, born in Los Angeles and raised in Bakersfield, CA, is renowned for his warm baritone and jazz, soul, and gospel fusion. He's compared to Nat King Cole, Donny Hathaway, and Stevie Wonder. His 2010 debut, *Water*, earned a Grammy nomination, and his third album, *Liquid Spirit*, won the Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy, becoming one of the most-streamed jazz albums ever. Known for originals and tributes like 2017's *Nat King Cole & Me*, he has collaborated with Kamau Kenyatta, Disclosure, and others. His 2020 album *All Rise* was Grammy-nominated, and his holiday album *Christmas Wish* followed in 2023.