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Jaden Tabor is a jazz vocalist, arranger, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Iowa City, Iowa. She is currently a student at the University of North Texas in pursuing a Bachelor, under the direction of Jennifer Barnes and Rosana Eckert, pursuing a Bachelor's in Jazz Studies with a Minor in Music Business. She has skills and experience in jazz/classical/contemporary voice, jazz/classical piano, saxophone, arranging, composing, songwriting, and studio engineering. Jaden holds an Associate of Applied Arts degree from the School for Music Vocations in Creston, Iowa.

Elijah Thiessen is a singer, arranger, composer, engineer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Marshalltown, Iowa. A graduate of the School for Music Vocations, he is currently pursuing a BA in Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas, studying jazz voice and vocal pedagogy with Rosana Eckert and Jennifer Barnes. Elijah sings with the UNT Jazz Singers, held the vocalist chair for the Two O’Clock Lab Band. He has been recognized by Downbeat Magazine seven times across four categories and has performed at major national conferences.

Sasha Garcia is a jazz vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and bandleader based in Dallas, Texas. Currently, she attends the University of North Texas for a bachelors degree in Vocal Jazz under the direction of Jennifer Barnes and Rosana Eckert. Garcia also leads The SashGar Big Band, and they are set to record her debut album "Here I Am, There You Go" in the fall of 2025. All of these amazing opportunities have molded Garcia into the strong, driven woman she is today. She is endlessly grateful to the Lord for giving her such an encouraging environment to craft her instrument; without Him she would not be able to do any of this!

Luke Bielfeldt is a versatile vocalist, pianist, trombonist, and active performer at various venues around the Dallas Fort-Worth metroplex. Bielfeldt currently attends the University of North Texas for Jazz Performance under the renowned tutelage of Professors Rosana Eckert and Jennifer Barnes. Some of Bielfeldt’s achievements include multiple Downbeat Magazine awards and both National and Regional ACDA Honor Choir participation. Additionally, he's performed with Laila Biali, King's Return, and others. Luke is a driven individual: someone who wishes to use his musical skills to connect others with their own feelings and experiences, and in doing so, play a part in creating a more loving world.

Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, vocalist Marisa Cravero grew up in a family of music educators and performers. Drawn to jazz, she worked early on with artists such as Kim Nazarian, Darmon Meader, and Gabriel Espinosa. Now a third-year vocal jazz major at the University of North Texas, she studies with Rosana Eckert and Jennifer Barnes. In 2025, she was selected as the vocalist for the Sisters in Jazz Combo through the Jazz Education Network, working with Camille Thurman. Guided by her Christian faith, Marisa performs with authenticity, depth, and joy.

Dan Shimon is a jazz vocalist, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist based in Chicago, currently studying Jazz Voice at the University of North Texas. He performs with the award-winning UNT Jazz Singers and has toured nationally, appearing at major conferences including ACDA (2023) and JEN (2024–2026). Dan has collaborated with groups like Take 6, Accent, and Manhattan Transfer, and artists such as Aubrey Johnson and Alyssa Allgood. He plays guitar, bass, piano, and drums, and is also an accomplished arranger, with his vocal jazz arrangements performed by high school, collegiate, and professional ensembles.