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.

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.

Keigo Hirakawa is a jazz pianist with a unique sense of expression and rhythm section intersection. Sought after for his willingness to be musically spontaneous on stage, he brings highly personal and engaging style of improvisation to ensembles.