The Max Brown Sextet is led by trombonist and composer Max Brown and features a rotating group of talented young musicians.

Since 2003, Sam Robinson has played in venues all over Chicago and the Midwest. He currently leads the Sam Robinson Quintet, which plays straight-ahead jazz, mainly from the hard-bop / post-bop era. The band also performs original compositions in a similar style.

Em Spel is the solo project of Chicago-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Emma Hospelhorn. Counterfeit Madison is the stage name of pianist, composer, and vocalist Sharon Udoh, whose music is by turns vast, vigorous, versatile, violent, and emotional.

Marli's music is a fun mix of pop and classic rock, with a unique twist thanks to her classical piano background. Whether she's playing a chill solo set or rocking out with her band, Marli always brings her energy and passion!

Led by pianist Oliver Scott, Trio DASHES is an upcoming jazz trio based out of Chicago, Illinois. The trio plays a mix of standard repertoire, popular music and original compositions, all written/arranged by Scott. They perform around the city of Chicago publically and as private contractors.

Working with a rotating cast of up and coming funk musicians from around the Chicagoland area, Felonious Drunk crafts a danceable fusion of funk and world beat music that includes everything from classic tunes to obscure modern funk, and a few originals for good measure.

Samuel Stein is a composer, songwriter, and performer based in Chicago since summer 2023. His style is a blend of contemporary, minimalist, and romantic music inspired by artists like George Winston, Ólafur Arnalds, and Mendelssohn’s Songs Without Words.