Charles Lloyd with Larry Grenadier. and Jason Moran

Born in Memphis, Charles Lloyd is a jazz saxophonist known for blending jazz with folk, rock, and global traditions. Celebrated for albums like "Forest Flower," he gained fame in the 1960s. Lloyd collaborated with legends like Keith Jarrett and Jack DeJohnette and formed the Marvels with Bill Frisell. Awarded Jazz Artist of the Year by DownBeat, he toured with major acts like Jimi Hendrix. His later works feature collaborations with Lucinda Williams and exploration in trio formats, solidifying his stature as an innovative elder jazz statesman.

Born in Houston, TX, jazz legend Jason Moran, a pianist and composer, debuted with "Soundtrack to Human Motion" in 1999. Known for blending jazz with hip-hop, funk, and blues, he has collaborated with Meshell Ndegeocello and Marvin Sewell, and scored Ava DuVernay's "Selma." Awards include the MacArthur Genius Grant.