Gregory Porter with Mindi Abair, Brian Culbertson, and more

Saxophonist Mindi Abair, known for her powerful jazz and blues style, collaborated with stars like Gregg Allman and Joe Perry. She earned 2 GRAMMY nominations, appeared on American Idol, and toured with Duran Duran and Aerosmith, and launched wineandjazz.com.

Brian Culbertson, born in Decatur, Illinois, is a renowned keyboardist and composer known for his jazz, funk, pop, and new age crossover albums. He gained fame with hits like "Secrets," "Somethin' Bout Love," and "It's on Tonight," and collaborated with stars like Gerald Albright and Bootsy Collins. An award-winning artist, he's released many chart-topping jazz albums and founded BCM Entertainment. Culbertson's diverse sound includes R&B romance and acoustic jazz, with celebrated works like "Colors of Love" and "Bringing Back the Funk."

Gregory Porter, born in Los Angeles and raised in Bakersfield, CA, is renowned for his warm baritone and jazz, soul, and gospel fusion. He's compared to Nat King Cole, Donny Hathaway, and Stevie Wonder. His 2010 debut, *Water*, earned a Grammy nomination, and his third album, *Liquid Spirit*, won the Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy, becoming one of the most-streamed jazz albums ever. Known for originals and tributes like 2017's *Nat King Cole & Me*, he has collaborated with Kamau Kenyatta, Disclosure, and others. His 2020 album *All Rise* was Grammy-nominated, and his holiday album *Christmas Wish* followed in 2023.

Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist Eric Marienthal, from Sacramento, blends jazz-funk, soul, and pop. Known for hits like "Oasis" and "Walk Tall," he’s worked with Chick Corea, Jeff Lorber, Elton John, and Stevie Wonder.