David Baker serves as conductor and artistic director for the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.   Biography >>

An active performer of jazz and classical piano music, Luke Gillespie is the recipient of numerous awards, including best performance from Indianapolis Star in 1993; the 1990 Copland Piano Concerto Competition at Indiana University; and the 1994 Indianapolis Jazz Festival Competition.   Biography >>

In addition to appearances as leader, Patrick Harbison's recording credits include the PsychoAcoustic Orchestra, the Blue Wisp Big Band, and David Baker's 21st Century Bebop Band.   Biography >>

An internationally acclaimed jazz drummer, percussionist, clinician, author, and educator, Steve Houghton teaches in the Departments of Percussion and Jazz Studies.   Biography >>

Since 1991, Brent Wallarab has been lead trombonist with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, the jazz orchestra in residence at the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of American History in Washington, DC. As lead trombonist, he specializes in recreating the entire spectrum of jazz brass styles. Mr. Wallarab is currently a visiting lecturer in music at the Jacobs School of Music.   Biography >>

Thomas Walsh is an active performer of jazz and classical music and has performed and taught in Germany, Austria, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Japan, Costa Rica, Azerbaijan, and throughout the United States.   Biography >>