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.

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.

The Nomad trio consists 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.