Chris Potter with Johnathan Blake, John Patitucci, and more

Born in Chicago, jazz saxophonist Chris Potter blends post-bop, jazz-funk, and classical styles. Known for albums like *Underground* and *The Sirens*, he’s won the Jazzpar Prize and worked with legends like Dave Holland, Steely Dan, and Zakir Hussain.

Acclaimed pianist Brad Mehldau, born in Jacksonville, excels in nuanced, sophisticated jazz, blending classical influences and rock covers. Notable for Art of the Trio series, collaborations with Joshua Redman, Renée Fleming, Grammy-winning albums like Finding Gabriel, and creative projects like Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays the Beatles. His work fuses classical and jazz elements, reflecting influences from Debussy and Bill Evans to Radiohead.