Anthony Tidd is a Creative Musician, Composer, Producer, Educator and Curator, who over a 30 year career has notably performed with, and produced songs on multi-platinum albums for, many artists including; The Roots, Steve Coleman, Meshell Ndegeocello, David Byrne, Macy Gray, Wayne Krantz, Zap Mama, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas, Orrin Evans, Fergie, Jill Scott, Ursula Rucker, and many more.

His debut album, Quite Sane – The Child of Troubled Times (2002), which fuses elements of hip-hop and funk with “jazz”, quickly became a modern staple within creative music circles.

With his recent works including Jay Z’s documentary-series, Rest in Power – The Trayvon Martin Story (Paramount, 2018), Sa and Alatangana – for orchestra (Detroit Symphony, 2019), Seven Souls, for string quartet and performance poet (2021), Seven Years, by Black Thought (Audible, 2021), and Black No More, a Broadway Musical written with Tariq Trotter, as part of a creative team including John Ridley, Daryl Waters and Bill T. Jones (The New Group, 2022).

In 2020, in response to the pandemic and lock down Anthony and Dimitri Louis co-founded ACT4Music, an online festival which presented 250 diverse international artists to an online audience which exceeded 30,000 ticket sales over 8 weeks.

In 2022, as part of Ari-Benjamin Meyers’ Rehearsing Philadelphia project.
In partnership with Drexel University and The Curtis School of Music, Anthony worked to create Public Orchestra Philadelphia, an 50 person multi-genre orchestra, which not only included standard fare orchestral instruments, but also the more unusual; a DJ/sound-designer, nose flautist, bandoneón player, sitarist, and a wide range of percussionists from around the globe.

Laurin Talese is a distinguished actor, composer, educator, and internationally acclaimed vocalist celebrated for her rich artistry and captivating presence. With a voice that effortlessly transcends genres, Laurin delivers deeply emotive performances, blending jazz, classical, and contemporary styles.

Her critically acclaimed debut album, Gorgeous Chaos, showcases her ability to weave emotion and storytelling into every note, earning her NPR and DownBeat Magazine accolades. These remarkable attributes also earned Talese the honor of winning the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.

Renowned for her linguistic versatility, she often enchants audiences by singing in multiple languages, including Portuguese and Spanish, reflecting her deep appreciation for the cultural diversity of music. A natural storyteller, she brings profound depth to every note, whether on the theatrical stage, in concert halls, or through her original compositions.

As an educator, Laurin inspires the next generation of artists to embrace their unique voices and narratives. With her dynamic talent and boundless passion, she continues to demonstrate the transformative power of music as a universal language that unites and inspires.

Some artists hold hands with their predecessors while leaping into the future. Lee Mo is one such musician, with singing and songwriting that reminds the audience where good music comes from, while foreshadowing the terrains yet to be traversed.

Her reputation was built on stages in her hometown of Baltimore, and her second home, Philadelphia, where she studied vocal jazz performance at Temple University. Depending on where you hear her, you may be treated to soul, jazz, gospel, or a combination of the three.

She’s shared the stage with industry heavyweights, including The Robert Glasper Experiment, Jeff Bradshaw, Frank McComb, and Eric Roberson. While in Philly, she also headlined PureSoul Philly’s concert series, paying tribute to such greats as Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and Amy Winehouse. Since her move to LA in 2021, she’s performed on the Grammy stage with Lizzo, lent background vocals to artists like Snoh Aalegra and Bobby Brown, provided studio vocals to 6BLACK and Childish Gambino’s Grammy nominated albums, and toured with Doja Cat for her European leg of the “Scarlet” in the summer 2024. Most recently, she earned her first contribution to a Grammy award winning album, Cory Henry’s “Church” (2025).

Off stage Lee Mo makes soulful contributions to the soundtrack of modern life. Her single, Don’t Have a Reason, received both critical and popular acclaim, including a shoutout from Anita Baker. She can be reached for booking at leemobooking@gmail.com.

Ciarra Lambert, also known by her stage name Queen Jo (QJ), is a lyrical firebrand whose artistry is amplified by her role as house emcee for many events throughout the city.

Cleopatra’s Rapture marked QJ’s 2014 debut. Crowned “Philadelphia’s Best New Artist of the Year,” QJ played her first major gig at the Firefly Music Festival the same year. In 2017, after the election and the defunding of Planned Parenthood, QJ collaborated with several local artists to create and perform at Pussy Claps Back, an annual fundraising benefit show that supports young girls’ health and arts initiatives. In 2018, QJ was featured on Okayplayer. After opening for Jungle Pussy, WXPN dubbed her “a little bit boom-bap, a little bit house, and a whole lot of sexual liberation.” She released Broad Street Bella in 2019. Queen Jo has performed with Ursula Rucker, Planet Booty, The Skins and Lion Babe. Queen Jo is a 2020 alum of Black Thought’s hip-hop master class, which culminated in a performance at New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall. Queen Jo’s other recent achievements include a 2021 appointment to serve as co-chair of Philadelphia’s Arts & Culture Taskforce. Since her 2021 appointment, under her leadership, the Philadelphia Arts & Culture taskforce has contributed in getting over $2.5 million in grant money for artists and securing the nightlife mayor position for the city of Philadelphia. Queen Jo is also the recipient of the the Leeway Foundation Transformation Award.

Los Angeles-based pianist and composer Paul Cornish strives to inspire freedom and collaboration in his music and community.

Hailing from Houston where he was a student at the prestigious High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Cornish was one of seven jazz prodigies worldwide selected to be awarded a full fellowship to attend the esteemed Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz at UCLA where he completed his Master’s degree.

Cornish was recently a finalist in the 2023 American Pianists Awards and the Herbie Hancock International Jazz Piano Competition.

Cornish has performed extensively across the globe with such notable artists as Joshua Redman, Louis Cole, Mark Guiliana, HAIM, Snoh Aalegra, Terrace Martin, Kanye West, and many more.
Paul Cornish is a Yamaha Performing Artist, and his debut album will be released August 22, 2025 on Blue Note Records.