Sheila E. with Jonathan Butler, Will Downing, and more

South African guitarist and singer Jonathan Butler blends R&B, pop, jazz fusion, and gospel. Rising to international fame in the late 1980s, he earned a Grammy nomination for his hit single Lies and released numerous chart-topping jazz albums.

Will Downing is a renowned R&B baritone known as The Prince of Sophisticated Soul. With a 30-year career, 21 albums, and his own record label, he is known for hits like A Million Ways and Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This with Rachelle Ferrell. He also hosts The Wind Down radio show.

Oakland-born percussionist/singer Sheila E.: Prince protégé behind “The Glamorous Life” & “A Love Bizarre”; toured w/ Marvin Gaye; worked w/ Ringo Starr & Gloria Estefan.

Christian de Mesones, born in NYC, is a renowned jazz bassist and composer. His debut album, "They Call Me Big New York," hit nearly 2 million Spotify streams and produced multiple top-ten hits. Known for singles like "Big Tall Wish" and "Hispanica (Instrumental)" featuring Bob James, which reached #1 on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz chart. Nominated as 2021's Instrumentalist of the Year on SoulTracks.com and featured broadly on channels like SiriusXM.

Chicago-born contemporary jazz saxophonist Steve Cole; smooth, pop-hook grooves. Broke out with “Stay Awhile” (prod. Brian Culbertson); Oasis best new artist. Played with Buddy Guy, Boz Scaggs; co-founded The Sax Pack.