Saxophonist Justin Pierce began his musical career in the musically diverse region of the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast. After beginning saxophone studies at age 12, he developed a passion for music in the middle school jazz ensemble. Since that time, he has performed across the United States and inter...

Although Kay’s early foray into showbiz did not result in a childhood career, she grew up singing with a mother who taught her the standards and appreciation for the singers of the 30s and 40s. However, when Kay started singing professionally, it was with a couple of progressive country/blues bands....

Kelly Durbin brings 30 years of performing experience to his teaching. He currently remains active as a jazz pianist performing at local and regional festivals and venues, often with international jazz artists. He was a long-time member of the Marchel Ivery Quintet, as well as ensembles led by bassi...

Kyp Green is both a classical and jazz bassist and serves as a member of the Dallas Wind Symphony, East Texas Symphony, Waco Symphony, and the Dallas Jazz Orchestra. He has backed artists as diverse as Itzak Perlman and Pincas Zuckerman in the classical world as well as Yanni, the Moody Blues, Larry...

With her satiny, three-octave voice, her sexy sense of humor and her trademark elbow-length gloves and beaded gowns that would fill Julie London with envy, Laura Ainsworth ushers audiences into her own enchanting world, a cocktail that combines the elegant retro style of lounge jazz chanteuses of th...