Steffen Weber
Composer and leader of various own projects. Twice awarded the "German Record Critics' Prize". 2009 scholarship holder of the Kunststiftung Baden-Württemberg. Since 2012 member of the HR Big Band. steffenlaroseweber.de

Bastian Ruppert
Composer and guitarist in his own trio formation, sought-after sideman in various jazz and pop bands. Frankfurt Jazz Prize 2014 with the group ELECTROLYTE. bastianruppert.de

Hans Glawischnig
Has played with Chick Corea, Paquito d'Rivera and Ravi Coltrane, among others. He is a permanent member of Miguel Zenon's highly regarded quartet. Since 2019, member of the HR Big Band. hansglawischnig.com.

Holger Nesweda
Directs the concert series "New Jazzvoices" for the Enjoy Jazz Festival and works in various other jazz projects.