Joe is a freelance, award-winning composer, producer, vocalist & sound designer.

Played at clubs including the Jazz Showcase and the Green Mill

Principal musician with Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago

Darius is a saxophonist and educator active on the scene in Chicago.

Katherine has been a professional violinist,  & producer for 40+ years.

2018 Chicago’s Jazz Hero

Played at clubs including the Jazz Showcase and the Green Mill

Juli is an established solid, swinging, lyrical and entertaining performer

On the music faculty of Columbia College Chicago and the Francis W. Parker School.

Named Chicagoan of the Year in Jazz in 2016

Also performs with his own group, Calamity Flamtet

Been involved with CRDT for over a decade

Part of CRDT as pianist and composer since 2008.

José began at the School of the Ecuadorian National Symphony Orchestra

His style is influenced by classical, folk and jazz