CUNLIFFE, LEFTWICH, WABICH

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Bill Cunliffe is a Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and arranger known for his innovative blending of jazz and classical styles. He began his career touring with the Buddy Rich Band and has since played with jazz legends like Frank Sinatra, Ray Brown, and Freddie Hubbard. A multi-Grammy nominee, he won a Grammy in 2010 for Best Instrumental Arrangement.

John Leftwich is a highly versatile and deeply rhythmic bassist who has been a staple of the jazz and acoustic music scenes for decades. He toured extensively with legendary Carmen McRae and has performed or recorded with Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, and Chet Baker. Known for his impeccable timing and expressive soloing, Leftwich seamlessly anchors ensembles while driving harmonic exploration.

Chris Wabich is a dynamic, genre-fluid percussionist and drummer known for his mastery of both traditional jazz drumming and global percussion styles. He has recorded on projects…