Joey “G-Clef” Cavaseno is a saxophonist, clarinetist, and bandleader whose career bridges swing, bebop, and beyond. Discovered at 17 by Lionel Hampton, he went on to perform with legends like Doc Cheatham, Illinois Jacquet, Panama Francis, and Arvell Shaw, while also leading his own acclaimed groups around the world. With fiery alto lines, soulful melodies, and a reputation for both tradition and innovation, Cavaseno continues to keep jazz authentic, hard-swinging, and alive

William Ash is a veteran of the New York jazz scene, long respected for his deep roots and hard-swinging artistry. A student of Barry Harris from his teens, he came up alongside peers like Brad Mehldau and Roy Hargrove, and shared the stage with legends including Junior Cook, Jack McDuff, and Ronnie Cuber. After decades as a noted guitarist, Ash has evolved into an accomplished bassist, bringing his melodic touch and driving groove to both jazz and Latin ensembles such as Los Hacheros. Today, he stands as a seasoned voice on bass, uniting rich experience with a fresh creative focus.

Turk Mauro was a hard-swinging tenor and baritone saxophonist celebrated for his fiery tone and deep roots in bebop and hard bop. A fixture of the New York jazz scene, he performed with icons like Dizzy Gillespie, Buddy Rich, and Tito Puente, while also leading his own groups with driving authority. Known for his passionate solos and uncompromising swing, Mauro left behind a legacy as one of the true torchbearers of straight-ahead jazz.

Art Lillard is a drummer, composer, and arranger whose career spans decades on the New York jazz scene. A Berklee graduate and Florida native mentored by Ira Sullivan, he has recorded and performed with greats such as Jaki Byard, Junior Cook, Buddy DeFranco, and Arturo O’Farrill. With his Blue Heaven band, Lillard brings an authentic cross-section of jazz traditions — from Dixieland to bebop — always grounded in rhythm, swing, and heart

The Yalloppin’ Hounds didn’t just play music — they created a new genre: Ghetto Swing. Formed in the late-’90s New York swing revival by Joey “G-Clef” Cavaseno and alumni of the Illinois Jacquet Big Band, the Hounds fused hip-hop grit with swinging horns and breakbeat energy. With acclaimed albums like Ghetto Swing Extreme and New Yalloppin’ City, they became underground icons, leaving a legacy of fearless originality that still inspires today.

Bob Mover is an alto and tenor saxophonist whose career bridges generations of jazz masters and modern innovators. Emerging in the 1970s as a prodigy mentored by Phil Woods and Charles Mingus, he went on to work with Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Lee Konitz, and countless others, building a reputation for his fluid sound and fearless improvisation. A respected bandleader, educator, and recording artist, Mover remains one of jazz’s most expressive and adventurous voices.