Dr. Michael White

clarinet

Dr. Michael White is a jazz clarinetist, bandleader, composer, jazz historian and musical educator. Scott Yanow, a jazz critic, said in a review that White "displays the feel and spirit of the best New Orleans clarinetists."

Yoshie Nakamura

Kerry Lewis

Bass

Kerry Lewis is Walter Mitty in the flesh. He’s taken flying lessons, driven commercial busses, served as a law enforcement officer, enlisted in the marines and air force, became an officer in the army, toured three continents with his bass, conducted a big band, composed and coproduced several songs, and cofounded a record company. And this is just the beginning.

Topsy Chapman

Topsy Chapman is one of New Orleans' finest singers, adept at gospel, blues, rhythm and blues and jazz. Her trio Solid Harmony — with daughters Yolanda Windsay and Jolynda Phillips — is one of the best, most soulful vocal harmony groups working today.

Mari Watanabe

Gregg Stafford

Trumpet

Freddy Lonzo

Trombone

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lonzo is one of the most highly regarded practitioners of "tailgate" style traditional jazz trombone. His style is distinctly his own, but such influences as Kid Ory and Frog Joseph can be heard.

Detroit Brooks

Banjo

Detroit Brooks, famed session and touring guitarist of the New Orleans music scene, has the most recognizable face in the city.