Jeff Lorber with Ken Ford, Everette Harp, and more

Philadelphia-born Grammy-winning keyboardist, composer and producer Jeff Lorber helped pioneer contemporary post-fusion jazz, blending funk, R&B, rock and electric jazz. He led the Jeff Lorber Fusion and earned Grammy nods for "Pacific Coast Highway" and the album Hacienda.

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. performed with local bands early on. He’s featured on recordings with Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Elton John and others, and earned Grammy recognition for contributing to a Daft Punk album.

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.