Marcus Gilmore and Jason Moran

Marcus Gilmore, a renowned jazz drummer from New York, is celebrated for his unique blend of global percussion traditions and improvisation. Influenced by Tony Williams and Milford Graves, Gilmore honed his craft at prestigious schools like LaGuardia High. He played with legends like Chick Corea, with whom he won a Latin Grammy. His other collaborations include Vijay Iyer, Ravi Coltrane, and Kris Davis. As a bandleader, he released works like "Refract" with Jason Moran and "For Loved Ones" with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson. Acclaimed by DownBeat and chosen for the Rolex Arts Initiative, Gilmore’s impact on jazz is profound.

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.