Brian Haas is an innovative pianist and composer currently touring with Jacob Fred, Nolatet and Matt Chamberlain.

Reed Mathis is an American composer, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is highly regarded for his innovative use of effected bass as well as his stylistic versatility. He records and tours with Tea Leaf Green, the Marco Benevento Trio, amongst other artists, and was a founding member of the Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, a group he co-led for fifteen years.

Simon Lott was born into a musical family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He began playing gigs around age 15. Since then, Lott has played with many different ensembles. He is currently drumming for Charlie Hunter 's trio and plays with many fine musicians all around the United States. In addition to performing, Lott has also acted as a drum instructor at the University of New Orleans and teaches privately wherever he may be. He holds a B.A. in English Literature from LSU. Simon released his first record as a leader when he was 18. He is working on a follow-up called Simon Lott's Things to be released later this year. Other up-and-coming projects include recordings with Charlie Hunter Trio, Monika H. Band and Todd Sickafoose's Blood Orange. Simon is currently living in New Orleans working on producing and recording new collaborations including his most recent 'Context Killer'. He is also currently touring with Robert Walter's 20th Congress.