Lionel Loueke and Dave Holland

Born in Wolverhampton, England, jazz bassist/composer Dave Holland spans post-bop, avant-garde and fusion. He joined Miles Davis in 1968, played on In a Silent Way and Bitches Brew, and won Grammys for Like Minds, What Goes Around and Overtime.

Lionel Loueke, born in Benin, blends West African traditions with post-bop jazz. Known for emotive jazz solos, he gained fame with Herbie Hancock's Grammy-winning "River: The Joni Letters." Loueke's albums, including "Gaia" and "HH," showcase his jazz innovation. He has collaborated with Terence Blanchard, Norah Jones, and Angélique Kidjo and is praised for his unique global sound.