Michael Denis is an inventive pianist whose early musical foundation was forged studying classical piano and traditional hymns under a church organist. During his sophomore year of high school, he discovered jazz, instantly drawn to its profound freedom and improvisational spirit. Today, Dennis seamlessly bridges his classical and liturgical roots with the rich, complex harmonic language of jazz to create a deeply soulful and distinct musical voice.
Matthew Nelson is a versatile multi-percussionist from Union, New Jersey, currently pursuing a music performance degree at Rutgers University. Studying under acclaimed masters Robby Ameen and Joe Tompkins, he has cultivated a rigorous technical foundation spanning both classical orchestral and jazz traditions. This expansive background fuels his passion for genre-blending, improvisation, and progressive fusion work.
Siddartha Suppiah is a dynamic jazz guitarist and bassist from Princeton, New Jersey, who graduated from Rutgers University with degrees in environmental science and Jazz studies. Mentored by jazz luminaries Dave Stryker (guitar), Alex Apollo, and Kenny Davis (bass), he has showcased his fluid versatility across diverse settings, from theatrical pit orchestras to legendary rock and jazz clubs: Cutting Room, Bitter End, Aurthers Tavern, Asbury Lanes, Stone Pony, NBPAC, Tavern on George, and more.
