Wendell Brunious - Leader of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band for a number of years, talented trumpeter and excellent vocalist. Wendell is from a prominent music family and has performed all over the world, including multiple tours of Japan with his band the New Orleans All-Stars. He has a vast repertoire and special ability to bring out the best in musicians.

Steve Pistorius - Fervently dedicated to early jazz and presenting exceptional music each and every performance. Highlights in Steve’s career include performances at the Village Vanguard, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and the Apollo Theatre. He performed at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis in tributes to Johnny Dodds and Jelly Roll Morton.

Duke Heitger - Internationally recognized and bandleader for day cruises aboard the Steamboat Natchez, a position he has held for 20 years. Duke has made numerous appearances on A Prairie Home Companion and earned a platinum record with his trumpet work on Squirrel Nut Zippers' “Hot.”