Carlos Vargas-Ortiz is a Honduran musician, arranger and music educator. He was awarded a scholarship at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music where he earned two bachelor degrees in Jazz Guitar and Music Education.

Cincinnati-based jazz pianist Steve Schmidt is well-known regionally and nationally for his work with The Blue Wisp Big Band and for his tenure as house pianist at The Blue Wisp Jazz Club.

Phil DeGreg is a Cincinnati-based pianist who has made his mark in the jazz world over the past four decades as a recording artist, composer, and pedagogue.

Matt Harris has returned to his hometown after 40 years in LA. His unique piano style incorporates music from classic jazz artists as well as the Beatles and contemporary artists.

Michaela Owen is an indigenous fashion designer and multi-media artist specializing in upcycled and sustainable art.

Latin Lounge is a windows-down car ride to the malecón, a high-heel echo through an open ballroom, and the floral bloom of clean linen drying in the sun.

The Phil DeGreg Trio performs in many styles ranging from jazz and Brazilian classics, to contemporary remakes of Beatles and Stevie Wonder music.

Sophia Troyer graduated from the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is now at the College Conservatory of Music in jazz studies with a focus on upright bass.

Andy Smith is a keyboard and organ player whose sound is rooted in Blues, Soul, and Swing. His stylistic influences include Oscar Peterson, Chuck Leavell, Cory Henry, and Shai Maestro.

Allgeyer comes from a long line of professional musicians, and for over twenty years has performed extensively as both a sideman and leader of his own ensembles.