Dee Alexander’s true heart and soul are experienced in their purest form through her performance of Jazz music. Pianist Miguel de la Cerna has been immersed and inspired since his start in the stew of jazz, blues, gospel, R&B soul of the south side that is known and celebrated throughout the world.

Joshua Abrams is a composer, multi-instrumentalist & improviser. Lisa Alvarado is an artist and harmonium player. Natural Information Society (duo) will create a music performance & sonic & visual environment playing bass, harmonium & various other instruments within a portable setting.

Pharez is a trumpet player residing on the South Side of Chicago and has been involved in performance and education ever since he's moved to the area. Andrew has been playing piano since age six and was performing regularly by age eleven. He began taking lessons in classical music and jazz at the age of eight.

Ken Vandermark is an improviser, composer, saxophonist/clarinetist, curator, and writer. Damon Locks is a Chicago-based visual artist, educator, vocalist/musician. Ken and Damone collaborate as a duo for the second time in their careers.