Nolan Gasser

piano, composer, Artistic Director

Nolan is a composer of concert and theater music in multiple styles, a co-creator of Pandora Radio, and the author of WHY YOU LIKE IT: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste. For more info, visit:

Tim Ries

Saxes, Flutes

Tim is a master reed player, as well as composer and arranger in the jazz, rock, and classical works. He’s toured with the Rolling Stones since 2003 and has worked with jazz legends like Phil Woods and Red Garland. For more info, visit:

Matt Szemela

Violin

Matt is an active soloist, chamber, and orchestral player, performing in top halls around the world. He’s also collaborated with such big names as Sting, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Josh Groban, and Placido Domingo. For more info visit:

Jamey Haddad

Percussion

Jamey is one of the foremost world music and jazz percussionists in the US. He has toured regularly with Paul Simon since 1998 and has collaborated with artists as diverse as Carly Simon, Joe Lovano, and Yo Yo Ma. For more info visit:

Dimitris Mahlis

Oud, Guitars

Dimitris is a multi-string player and composer, who has studied with Turkish oud master Ustad Celik. He has performed in collaboration with such artists A.R. Rahman, Freddy Hubbard, and Robben Ford. For more info visit:

Eva Scow

Mandolin

Eva is a rare jazz virtuoso on the mandolin, and likewise in the bluegrass and classical genres as well. She has worked with a variety of band and ensembles, especially in the folk (e.g., Lyquid Amber) and jazz (e.g., Espacio) genres. For more info visit:

Carlitos del Puerto

Bass

Carlitos, a native of Cuba, is a top-tier jazz and rock bassist, having worked with such luminaries as Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, and Chick Corea — as his regular bassist from 2017-2021.  For more info visit:

Gary Novak

Drums

Gary is the son of famed jazz pianist Larry Novak, and is a first-call drummer in both the jazz and rock realms, having worked and recorded with such luminaries as George Benson, Natalie Cole, and Alanis Morissette. For more info visit: