Vincent Herring and Eric Alexander

Born in Galesburg, Illinois, Eric Alexander is a renowned saxophonist known for his warm tone and bop-influenced lyricism. He rose to fame in the '90s, playing in Chicago and New York, and placed second in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition. Alexander has released acclaimed albums like "Man with a Horn" and "Song of No Regrets." A key collaborator in the jazz supergroup One for All, he has also worked with artists like Harold Mabern and Joe Farnsworth. He continues to innovate with recordings like "A New Beginning: Alto Saxophone with Strings."

Vincent Herring, born in Kentucky, raised in California, is a celebrated alto saxophonist known for his soulful, blues-based jazz. Influenced by Cannonball Adderley, he's collaborated with Nat Adderley, Freddie Hubbard, and Art Blakey. Albums include "Scene One" and "Bird at 100." Celebrates hard bop tradition.