Jeff Lorber with Ken Ford, Everette Harp, and more

Philadelphia-born Grammy-winning keyboardist and producer Jeff Lorber helped pioneer post-fusion contemporary jazz with the Jeff Lorber Fusion. Blending funk, R&B, rock, and electric jazz, he has released numerous charting albums, including the Grammy-winning Prototype.

Emotional R&B-oriented saxophonist Everette Harp graduated from North Texas State University, played in Houston (1981-1988), then moved to Los Angeles. He worked with Anita Baker, Sheena Easton, and Kenny Loggins; debuted on Manhattan (1991).

Born and raised in Los Angeles, guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. is known for recordings with superstars like Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. He earned Grammy recognition for his work with Daft Punk and has performed on numerous major television shows and specials.

Ken Ford, born in St. Louis, Missouri, is an acclaimed American jazz violinist. Known for electrifying live performances, he blends classical training with R&B, neo soul, hip-hop, and contemporary jazz. His albums include "Burnt Toast," "Chevelle Lane," "Right Now," "State of Mind," and "Eleven." He has collaborated with artists like Bruno Mars, Chaka Khan, and Cee Lo Green, and performed for Michelle Obama. Ford is celebrated for redefining the violin's role in popular music.