Donald Harrison with Dave Holland, Arturo O'Farrill, and more

Dave Holland, born in Wolverhampton, England, is a notable jazz bassist celebrated for his work in post-bop, avant-garde, and fusion. Initially self-taught, Holland drew early influence from jazz greats like Leroy Vinnegar and Charles Mingus. He gained fame playing with Miles Davis, contributing to albums like "In a Silent Way" and "Bitches Brew." A Grammy-winner, Holland has led innovative collaborations with Kenny Wheeler and Steve Coleman. He's known for his albums "Conference of the Birds" and "What Goes Around." Besides performing, Holland has also dedicated much of his career to music education and continues to push jazz boundaries.

New York-based jazz pianist Arturo O'Farrill, son of Chico O'Farrill, leads the Grammy-winning Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra. He has collaborated with artists like Dizzy Gillespie and Chucho Valdés and is renowned for albums like "Song for Chico" and "Cuba: The Conversation Continues."

New York-based Jazzmeia Horn, born in Dallas, is a celebrated jazz vocalist known for her vocalese style. She won the Sarah Vaughan and Thelonious Monk competitions and earned Grammy nominations for "A Social Call" and "Love & Liberation." She collaborated with artists like Billy Harper and Marquis Hill. Her 2020 big-band album "Dear Love" was Grammy-nominated.

New Orleans-born saxophonist Donald Harrison blends post-bop, traditional jazz, and R&B. Known for "Nouveau Swing," he’s Big Chief of the Congo Square Nation and plays with the Cookers, Headhunters, and Eddie Henderson. Collaborated with Terence Blanchard, Dr. John, and more.

Fred Wesley, born in Columbus, Georgia, is famed for leading James Brown's J.B.'s, defining funk's language with bold trombone solos. He worked with Brown, creating hits like "Doin' It to Death," joined Parliament-Funkadelic, and released solo albums. Transitioned to jazz, Wesley played with Count Basie Orchestra, collaborated with Earth, Wind & Fire, and was sampled in hip-hop. He published a memoir, toured as Fred Wesley Group and taught jazz studies in North Carolina.