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. Mandy Gaines is a musician of unparalleled versatility. The American singer’s roots might be firmly in jazz, that she’s been performing for three decades, but Gaines has also whipped up some wholesome funk, Gospel and R&B over the years that can best be heard on her 2014 record Faith Journey.

April Aloisio has been singing professionally for over 40 years in Cincinnati, Chicago and beyond. She sings with minimal accompaniment or with bands, interpreting Jazz, Blues, Brazilian & Latin standards that are quite recognizable to all who listen.

The Nomad trio is Chris Miller on vocals and cornet, Jim Connelly on piano and John Toedtman on bass. Three established Cincinnati musicians with a common love for jazz and the American Song Book.