// Faculty* \\
Greg Hutchinson
Jazz Magazine describes him as “the drummer of his generation”
Dianne Reeves describes him as “Pure Genius.” Gary Giddins described his drum work as “Elegant” and more “like dancing.” Joshua Redman describes him as “Inspired.”
Rory Stuart
Described by Jazz Times as "perhaps THE most innovative straight-ahead jazz guitarist to emerge in years…,"
John Ellis
"Saxophonist John Ellis is a forward-thinking jazz musician with a bent toward mixing New Orleans jazz, R&B, and funk into his sound" - Matt Collar
Hailed by Down Beat magazine for his “quick-witted harmonic reflexes, fluid command of line and cut-to-the- chase sense of narrative logic,”
Aaron Goldburg
Camila Meza
"Her talents are many, but her ability to layer and blend different feelings may be the greatest gift she gives us. "
* Faculty may be subject to change
Jason Palmer
"Palmer is an exciting player - achieving pinpoint focus in his attack one minute, turning his concrete bebop lines into caramel, sliding through pitches and bending them to his will the next. " Downbeat
Ben Williams
"Ben Williams has a dark, righteous sound on an upright bass, and an almost liquid mobility through the fullness of his range.." - NY Times