Amit Chatterjee
Amit is a guitarist of international repute. He continues to perform and record with Joe Zawinul, both as part of his touring band and his orchestral work with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. He has also worked with Dave Liebman, Eric Johnson and currently performs with artists as diverse as Lincoln Goines, Mike Clarke, Pete Locket and Badal Roy.

Richard Smith
Richard Smith, professor, studio/jazz guitar at the University of Southern California (the Thornton School), is an award-winning recording artist, performer and clinician. He has earned accolades such as Record of the Year (Tune Up Magazine), a nomination for Best Jazz Album of the Year (Ad Lib Magazine), best new artist (Radio and Records Magazine) and three top five jazz albums.