Vincent Herring and Eric Alexander

Eric Alexander, born in Galesburg, Illinois, is celebrated for his warm tone and bop-informed lyricism in modern jazz. Influenced by Dexter Gordon and George Coleman, he gained initial acclaim in Chicago before moving to New York. Known for albums like "Man with a Horn," he placed second in the 1991 Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition. He co-founded the jazz supergroup One for All and has collaborated with Harold Mabern, Jim Rotondi, and Vincent Herring. His recent work includes "Leap of Faith" and "A New Beginning: Alto Saxophone with Strings."

Vincent Herring, born in Kentucky and raised in California, is a renowned alto saxophonist known for blending blues-based jazz with advanced harmonics. Influenced by Cannonball Adderley, he rose to fame with Nat Adderley in the '80s. Herring has collaborated with Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, and the Mingus Big Band, and has released notable albums like "Scene One" and "Bird at 100." A key figure in hard bop, his work includes funk and soulful explorations.