Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Neal Francis

Neal Francis, whose album 'In Plain Sight' was recorded entirely on tape and mixed by Grammy-winner Dave Fridmann, is known for his piano skills and self-aware lyrics. This body of work, created in a possibly haunted Chicago church, explores upheaval and resilience with a kaleidoscopic sound.

Trombone Shorty, born Troy Andrews in New Orleans, is a renowned trombonist, composer, and philanthropist known for his unique blend of jazz, funk, rock, and soul. A child prodigy, he played with Bo Diddley at four and toured with Lenny Kravitz at 13. His celebrated albums include "Backatown" and "For True," both topping jazz charts. Andrews founded the Trombone Shorty Foundation to support music education in New Orleans. He has collaborated with icons like U2, Green Day, and Mark Ronson, and has authored children's books, earning acclaim for "Trombone Shorty."