San Francisco-based vocalist Ann Dyer has been heralded nationwide for her inventive approach to jazz vocals, including being voted among "Talent Deserving Wider Recognition" in Down Beat Magazine's International Critics Poll four consecutive years (1996-1999). She has been described as "redefining...

Bobby Broom is one of Chicago's leading jazz artists. His resume includes stints with legends such as Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Charles Earland and Dr. John. His sound is Wes Montgomery-esque yet his approach is all his own. Broom plays everything from jazz standards to unexpected pop covers...

The Douglas/Sclavis/Lee/van der Schyff quartet was brought together and recorded by trumpeter Dave Douglas for the Banff Arts Center Jazz Workshop during the summer of 2003. The group is comprised of four superb musician/composers. Besides Douglas, a visionary, Grammy nominated New York based...

Bassist/composer Drew Gress performs extensively with artists on the cutting edge of contemporary improvised music. He leads three ensembles: Spin & Drift, Jagged Sky and most recently, 7 Black Butterlies which features an impressive lineup of Tim Berne, Craig Taborn, Tom Rainey and Ralph Alessi....

Helen Money is Alison Chesley, a Chicago based cellist who has become known for her unique sound and compelling stage performance. Using the tools of a lead guitarist to compose and perform what are essentially pop-songs without words, she channels her sensibilities and experience as a rock...