John Patitucci with Danilo Perez and Brian Blade

Panamanian Grammy-winning pianist-composer Danilo Perez blends jazz with Panamanian roots, Latin American folk, West African rhythms, and European impressionism. A longtime member of the Wayne Shorter Quartet; released 12 albums since 1993. Founder of the Panama Jazz Festival.

John Patitucci, born in Brooklyn, is a renowned jazz bassist known for his work in various genres. A 4-time Grammy winner, he's collaborated with legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea, and Alicia Keys. As a composer, he has sixteen solo albums and writes for chamber groups and orchestras. Notable projects include the John Patitucci Electric Guitar Quartet and collaborations with the Harlem String Quartet.

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Brian Blade is a jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader known for cross-genre work. He’s recorded with Joshua Redman, Wayne Shorter, and Joni Mitchell, and earned Grammys for Wayne Shorter and Chick Corea Trio’s Trilogy.