Gerald Clayton with Charles Lloyd and Jakob Bro

GRAMMY-nominated pianist Gerald Clayton, son of bassist John Clayton, blends jazz harmony and storytelling. Known for collaborations with Diana Krall, Charles Lloyd, and more.

Born in Memphis, Charles Lloyd is a jazz saxophonist known for blending jazz with folk, rock, and global traditions. Celebrated for albums like "Forest Flower," he gained fame in the 1960s. Lloyd collaborated with legends like Keith Jarrett and Jack DeJohnette and formed the Marvels with Bill Frisell. Awarded Jazz Artist of the Year by DownBeat, he toured with major acts like Jimi Hendrix. His later works feature collaborations with Lucinda Williams and exploration in trio formats, solidifying his stature as an innovative elder jazz statesman.

Danish guitarist Jakob Bro crafts expansive, atmospheric jazz blending tradition with experimental sounds. Known for albums like "Gefion" and "Uma Elmo," Bro has collaborated with Paul Motian, Joe Lovano, Arve Henriksen, and Bill Frisell. His work highlights rich, harmonically modern jazz ballads.