Jeff Hamilton, whose versatility and originality have solidified his status as one of jazz’s foremost talents. With a career that spans decades, Hamilton’s dynamic drumming has graced recordings and stages worldwide, including being a member of the legendary Oscar Peterson Trio as well as the acclaimed Ray Brown Trio. Leonard Feather of the Los Angeles Times described Hamilton and his work with Oscar Peterson as “the Los Angeles–based drummer whose intelligent backing and spirited solo work met Peterson’s customarily high standards.” His mastery of the drums brings unparalleled energy and depth to every performance, captivating audiences with his impeccable timing and spirited solos. In addition to his many recordings with Ray Brown, Hamilton has been on more than 200 recordings with artists such as Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, Milt Jackson, Rosemary Clooney, Barbara Streisand, Mel Torme, John Pizzarelli, Benny Carter, Lalo Schifrin, George Shearing, Dr. John, Clark Terry, Gene Harris, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Scott Hamilton, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Keely Smith, Bill Holman, Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel, Pete Malinverni, and Mark Murphy. Hamilton is a frequent guest of the WDR Big Band in Cologne, Germany.

Tadataka Unno, born 1980 in Tokyo, Japan, is a distinguished jazz pianist with an expressive style. He began playing piano at age four and discovered jazz at age nine. Unno studied at Tokyo University of the Arts and was an active member of the Tokyo jazz scene. In 2008, he moved to New York and quickly earned the respect of prominent jazz figures. He became a favorite of jazz legends like Hank Jones, Frank Wess, and Jimmy Cobb. Notably, he was the first and only regular Japanese member of the Jimmy Cobb Trio and the Roy Hargrove Quintet.  He has performed with John Pizzarelli, Jimmy Heath, Sadao Watanabe, Houston Person, Frank Wes, Clifton Anderson, Jazzmeia Horn, Winard Harper, Russel Malone, and other jazz greats. Tadataka was featured in the 2021 NHK Special, “This Wonderful World,” and in March 2022, he released “Get My Mojo Back” on Verve Records.  It received widespread acclaim as one of Japan’s best-selling jazz albums of the year.  In 2025, Jeff Hamilton invited him to join his trio.

Completing the trio is the versatile bassist Jon Hamar, whose tasteful and unique voice adds a rich sonic tapestry to the ensemble. With a career marked by his disciplined approach and exceptional musicianship, Hamar has shared the stage with jazz luminaries and performed with the likes of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, embodying the spirit of the jazz tradition with every performance.