One of the Oldest West Village Bars

From gospel roots in a New Orleans church to international stages, Stephen Walker's journey with music began at age 5. Introduced to instruments by his father, Bishop Lawrence Walker Sr., Stephen explored piano, clarinet, and trumpet before embracing the trombone at age 12. Quickly rising as a prodigious talent, he studied at the renowned New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. By 16, Stephen began his first international tour in Greece alongside Grammy-winner Irvin Mayfield.

Luisito Quintero, born in Caracas, Venezuela, was immersed in music from a young age. Growing up in a home filled with the rich rhythms of Afro-Venezuelan culture, he was mentored by his father, a respected percussionist, who nurtured his talent on the timbales throughout his youth. Luisito’s musical journey continued as he honed his skills at the Orquesta Simfónica de Venezuela, where his technique quickly gained recognition among his peers.

Drummer, composer and educator, Tomohiro Mori was born in Fukuoka, Japan in 1992. He started playing the drums at age 3 and piano at age 5. At 17 he was awarded a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music. Since graduating in 2015, he has released two albums as a leader and performed at famous venues in NYC as well as a US tour.