Najee with Jeff Lorber, Keiko Matsui, and more

Grammy-winning keyboardist Jeff Lorber, born in Philadelphia, fuses funk, R&B, rock, and electric jazz. Known for hits like "Pacific Coast Highway," he achieved success with the Jeff Lorber Fusion, collaborating with artists including Chick Corea, Mike Stern, and Bob Mintzer. His albums often top jazz charts, with "Prototype" earning a Grammy.

Born in Greenwich Village and raised in Queens, Najee is a renowned jazz and R&B saxophonist and flutist. Known for his lyrical style, he achieved fame with albums like "Najee's Theme" and "Tokyo Blue." He has collaborated with icons such as Prince, Chaka Khan, and Stanley Clarke, won two NAACP Awards, and topped jazz charts multiple times, most recently with "Center of the Heart."

Keiko Matsui, born in Tokyo, is renowned for her fusion of smooth jazz, fusion, and new age music. Her albums, like 1995's chart-topping Sapphire and 2016's Journey to the Heart, showcase her blend of Western and Eastern influences. Collaborating with artists such as Eric Marienthal, Bob James, and Kirk Whalum, she crafted hits like "Mountain Shakedown" and "Echo." Her compositions reflect her love for nature and spirituality, and she marked her 30th anniversary with a distinctive, organic style.

Born in Houston, Everette Harp is an emotional R&B saxophonist known for gospel-influenced jazz. He’s worked with Anita Baker, George Duke, and Marcus Miller.

Los Angeles-born guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. is known for his versatile style, Grammy praise, and work with legends like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Daft Punk, and Herbie Hancock.