Blake Dwelle - Pianist

Blake is a pianist from Atlanta, Georgia, now pursuing his bachelor's degree at Florida State University with Marcus Roberts, Leon Anderson, and Rodney Jordan. In just two years, he has worked with Jason Marsalis, Jamison Ross, Ricardo Pascal, and John Ellis, and performed at the Velvet Note, Word of South Festival, Jazz Education Network Conference, and New Orleans Jazz Festival. Blake has also shared the stage with Herlin Riley, Shannon Powell, and Stanley Clarke.

Kenneth Mason - Bass

Born on Hilton Head Island, Kenneth began music at age 7 and found his way to the bass at 12, fully embracing Jazz by 16. Realizing the importance of upright bass, he studied with Delbert Felix and Rodney Whitaker to refine his craft. Influenced by Jonathan Blake, Kenny Kirkland, and Rodney Whitaker, Kenneth is committed to building a lasting career as a Jazz bassist.

Beckett Miles - Drums

Beckett, a drummer from Jacksonville, Florida, has performed with NYO Jazz (2023), the Vail Jazz Workshop (2023), and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra (2022). Currently pursuing his bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies at the Juilliard School, Beckett continues to develop his artistry through performance and education at the highest level.

Cait Lunsford - Voice

Cait is a Jazz vocalist from Nashville, Tennessee, now based in Knoxville. A multi-instrumentalist with experience in clarinet, saxophones, flute, piano, bass, and gamelan, Cait also explores diverse styles from Jazz to East Asian pop. She has performed with the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, graduated from the University of Tennessee with dual degrees in psychology and ethnomusicology, and is an alum of the LA Music Industry Summer Academy (2023) and Brevard Jazz Institute (2024).

Omie Crockett - Saxophone

Omie, from Hoover, Alabama, began on violin before finding his passion for saxophone and Jazz in high school. Immersed in the Birmingham music scene, he has performed with Ashlin Parker, Jens Lindemann, Anat Cohen, and Wycliffe Gordon. Now a Jazz Studies major at Georgia State University, Omie remains active as a performer, connecting with audiences through his music.

Caleb Scott - Trumpet

Caleb started trumpet in sixth grade, playing in school Jazz ensembles and later the Rialto Youth Jazz Orchestra. Now a Jazz Studies student at Georgia State University, he has performed at venues across Atlanta, including the Atlanta Jazz Festival. This fall, Caleb will appear at the Savannah Jazz Festival with the Johnny Mercer Jazz Combo.