Nicki Parrott and Chris Hopkins

Nicki Parrott, born in Newcastle, Australia, is celebrated for her romantic jazz style and dusky voice. She played with Les Paul in NYC, debuted solo with 2007's Moon River, and released acclaimed jazz albums. Parrott's tributes to Blossom Dearie, Carpenters, and Ella Fitzgerald highlight her work. She has collaborated with Rossano Sportiello and Ken Peplowski and recorded 17 albums for Venus Records from 2008-2017. Known for interpreting standards with grace, she performs worldwide, continuing her musical journey.

Chris Hopkins, born in Princeton, NJ, is a renowned jazz musician known for his swinging, melodic style. A master on piano and saxophone, he's played over 4000 concerts globally and collaborated with jazz stars like Scott Hamilton. Hopkins has contributed to around 50 CDs, many winning awards like the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik. He also teaches jazz in Cologne and has been honored as a "Keeper of the Flame" and received the Jazz-Pott Award.