Marty Eigen’s AMANI performs regularly here at Shanghai Jazz. He doubles on Sax, clarinet, and flute. He is also a regular at the Morris Museum’s Bickford Theatre and the Watchung Arts Center. His group, FLUTE JUICE, featuring Gene Perla, has also debuted at Shanghai Jazz.

Anyone who has listened to Rio Clemente play piano comes away in awe. This master pianist combines a strong classical background with a deep understanding of jazz history, then adds an exceptional sense of creativity and interpretation, seamlessly intertwining classical themes. The result is music that is different from others. Reo has played with such luminaries as Clark Terry, Joe Venuti, Benny Golson, Milt Hinton, Les Paul, Jose Feliciano, Milt Jackson, Florence Henderson, and many more. He also concertized in Europe and performed at the White House.

Laurie Vega is a classically trained vocalist who hails from the sizzling streets of Spanish Harlem in New York City. She has performed throughout the village in NYC for ten years with an original blues, rock, and rhythm and blues band, where she served as lead vocalist while also doubling as the band's drummer. She also performs regularly with The Soul Experience Band.