About David Becker:

For more than four decades, Grammy and Emmy nominated guitarist, composer, David Becker has continued to define himself as one of the best and most unique voices in jazz and contemporary music He has led the critically acclaimed DAVID BECKER TRIBUNE to a worldwide audience by performing in more than 40 countries at some of the most prestigious venues including London's BARBICON CENTRE, Rotterdam's DE DOELEN, New York’s MADISON SQUARE GARDEN and BIRDLAND. The DBT has shared the stage with such celebrated jazz acts as Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Michael Brecker and many more. German television journalist Roger Willemsen (ZDF) called him "One of the best Jazz Guitarists ever." Jazz Podium and Downbeat called him "A poet on the Jazz Guitar." Jazz Thing and Gitarre & Bass called him” a virtuoso”.David has released over 20 recordings many topping the jazz and contemporary music charts. In 2024, David recorded and released GRAVITATIONALLY BOUND in immersive sound with Grammy winning producer, Ken Caillat (Fleetwood Mac). The title track has received more than 750,000 streams since the release in August 2024.

About Paul Wertico:

Hailed in the press as one of the most versatile drummers in music, Paul Wertico was a member of the Pat Metheny Group from 1983 to 2001, winning seven Grammy Awards and receiving several Gold records during that time. He’s performed with countless artists and appeared on hundreds of recordings, including works with David Bowie, Kurt Elling, Larry Coryell, and Paul Winter. In addition to his musical career, Paul is also an educator, currently serving his 23 rd year as Associate Professor of Jazz & Contemporary Music Studies at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts, as well as performing drum clinics worldwide. He’s received multiple honors, including two Lifetime Achievement Awards, and being named a "Chicagoan of the Year" by the Chicago Tribune. As a recording artist and bandleader, Paul has released dozens of critically acclaimed recordings—three of the most recent CDs are: Paul Wertico’s Drums Without Boundaries, Marbinico, and Tuxedo Man. He also authored the groundbreaking drum instructional book, Turn The Beat Around. Paul’s official website is paulwertico.com