Bobby Bradford – Trumpet: For the last 40+ years, Bobby has been considered one of Portland’s most important musical influences. Mr. Bradford spent his early years playing with such acts as Illinois Jacquet, Charlie Barnett, Jabbo Smith, Ray Charles and Quincy Jones.

Cleve Williams – Trombone/Vocals: A first cousin of Bobby Bradford’s, Cleve has been an important player on the Portland scene for more than 40 years. Mr. Williams’ resumé includes performances with Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Fats Domino, and Ernestine Anderson, as well as local luminaries such as Roscoe Weathers and Warren Bracken.

Bob Hernandez – Saxophone: Bob has spent his entire life as a professional musician, 35 years in Las Vegas with stints in New York, New Orleans, Monterey and Los Angeles; he has resided in Portland since 1986. Mr. Hernandez has performed with such acts as Billy Eckstine, Ella Fitzgerald, Lionel Hampton, Xavier Cougat, Jack Constanzo and Louis Prima. Bob celebrated his 80th birthday in April of 2003.

Kurt Deutscher – Drums: Kurt graduated from Portland’s Jefferson High School where he studied with Sony King and Dee Wiggins. He is a former member of the United States Marine Corps Band and Voting Member of the NARAS (the Grammy’s). Mr. Deutscher is best known in Portland for his 12 years of recording and performing with Tall Jazz. At age 41, Kurt holds the distinction of being the youngest member of The Original Jazz Cats. Kurt plays Allegra drums.  www.kurtdeutscher.com