Jordan earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from the University of MN-Duluth and a Masters of Music in Jazz Studies from UC's College-Conservatory of Music. During her studies, Jordan was fortunate to have numerous opportunities to travel, perform with top-tier professionals, and even take occasional lessons from pianists Billy Taylor, Kenny Werner, and George Cables.

The Randy Villars Trio is a fresh and modern jazz group hailing from the Cincinnati/Dayton, OH area.

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.

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.