Shelly Berg with Dafnis Prieto and Carlitos Del Puerto

Cuban Dafnis Prieto is renowned for his revolutionary drumming and compositions. A MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and GRAMMY winner for "Back to the Sunset," he's also an educator and author.

Cleveland-born Shelly Berg, a classically trained pianist and jazz soloist, is celebrated for collaborations with Arturo Sandoval and Gloria Estefan, earning five Grammy nominations. Known for albums like "Will: A Tribute to Oscar Peterson," he's also an influential educator at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music. He has worked on TV scores, arranged for Ray Charles, and contributed to renowned shows and albums, solidifying his place in jazz and music education.