Jay Collins is the saxophone player of choice for famous artists such as Gregg Allman, Little Feat, Levon Helm, The Midnight Ramble Band, and Donald Fagen. He is also an exciting singer, arranger, writer, and a dynamic band-leader.

Will Bryant is a recording artist, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, known for his nimble tenor voice, his fluency with arrangement, his versatility and skill as a keyboardist, and his work in the harmonious genre-bending trio ‘The Restless Age’. Born into a musical family in Austin, TX, Bryant was fostered in an environment of musical appreciation and innovation. After moving to Woodstock, NY, Bryant found success as a touring musician, performing and collaborating with artists like Donald Fagen (Steely Dan), The Lemonheads, Gene Ween (Ween), Kate Pierson (The B-52s) and Bill Payne (Little Feat), along with a great many others from New York state and beyond.

The outstanding guitarist/composer educator Matthew Finck’s remarkable musical journey literally began at birth; and through its progressive twists and turns has now hit a new plateau with his current co-led ensemble: The Matthew Finck Jonathan Ball Project. In between lies a fascinating story of influence, inspiration, search and discovery that has led to Matthew’s reputation as one of the most respected and versatile guitarists on the New York scene.

Scott Petito is an award winning composer, producer and engineer. He is a gifted bassist and multi-instrumentalist who has performed on hundreds of recordings in many musical styles. Scott has become particularly well known for his work in the folk and jazz genres, working with such musicians as; James Taylor, Pete Seeger, The Band, Jack DeJohnette, Don Byron and Dave Brubeck.

Songwriter/singer/producer/guitarist Andy Stack began his music career in New York City where, for over a decade, he found himself playing in every imaginable setting, cutting his teeth, honing his craft, and touring the world. A trip to the Hudson Valley inspired him to relocate and form his own band Buffalo Stack (named after his hometown of Buffalo, NY) and a recording studio Buffalo Stack Productions where he and his partner Adrien Reju nurture the talents of songwriters in the region.

Ryan Jewell is a musician, multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator, and improvisor. Often characterized by his detailed finesse, deep sense of groove and creative approach, he is equally at home with a wide variety of artists, creating subtle heartbeat pulses behind acoustic singer-songwriters, playing multi-directional advanced polyrhythms with jazz improvisors, conjuring extended technique textures for electro-acoustic experimental music, and settling into backbeat pocket grooves with rock, pop, soul and r&b artists in studios and stages around the world.