Rüdiger Baldauf and Randy Brecker

Philadelphia-born trumpeter Randy Brecker is a hard bop- and fusion-rooted jazz star, co-leading the Brecker Brothers with Michael Brecker. Known for “Some Skunk Funk,” he’s earned multiple Grammys and played on sessions from James Brown to Frank Sinatra.

Rüdiger Baldauf, born in Bensberg, Germany, is an acclaimed German jazz trumpeter and flugelhornist. He is known for his versatile style, blending jazz with funk and soul. Baldauf has collaborated with artists like James Brown, Seal, and Ray Charles. He gained recognition as a trumpeter for the "RTL Samstag Nacht Show" and the "Heavytones". His albums include "Own Style," "Jackson Trip," "Strawberry Fields," and "Trumpet Night Next Level." He is also an author and educator.