Dave Holland is a renowned bassist, composer and bandleader whose passion for musical expression of all styles and dedication to creating innovative ensembles have propelled a career of more than 50 years. A guiding light on acoustic and electric bass, Holland has earned top honors including multiple Grammy Awards and the title of NEA Jazz Master. Today he is celebrated for his own remarkable ensembles, ranging from duos and trios to big bands, featuring innovative collaborators like Steve Coleman, Robin and Kevin Eubanks, Jason Moran, Chris Potter and Eric Harland. Holland’s most recent release, Without Deception, reunites him with pianist Kenny Barron in an intimate and adventurous trio with drummer Johnathan Blake.

Praised by his mentor Herbie Hancock as "a musical painter," Lionel Loueke combines harmonic sophistication, soaring melody, a deep knowledge of African music, and conventional and extended guitar techniques to create a warm and evocative sound of his own.

Multi-Grammy Nominated Drummer, Eric Harland is the most "In demand drummer" of his generation. "When Eric Harland contributes... his intention is therefore to create the highest musical experience so that every listener may have insight... into the musical moment.”