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.

Pianist Jim Connerley has been an active member of the Cincinnati and surrounding tri-state jazz community since 1990. He has performed with internationally known jazz artists such as Barry Ries, Don Braden, Antonio Hart, David "Fathead" Newman, Rich Perry, and Delfeayo Marsalis.