Ryan Sands returns to the MAC expanding on last year’s rousing performance. He is a passionate, energetic drummer on the rise and a graduate of New England Conservatory and Manhattan School of Music. Luther Allison performer, educator, composer, and clinician currently based out of New York City. He has performed on both piano and drums alongside Rodney Whitaker, Michael Dease, Etienne Charles, Greg Tardy, Vanisha Gould, inspired by artists like Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald has successfully curated her own sound as a composer and band leader. Jonathan Muir-Cotton is a a multi-award winning young, up and coming bassist trained in both the jazz and classical traditions; playing many genres.