Sophie Milman
Just four years into her musical career 24-year-old Sophie Milman is already an acclaimed jazz vocalist performing in sold-out venues throughout the world and nabbing multiple Canadian Juno Award nominations. Backed by a simple rhythm section, Milman’s smooth, come-hither voice belts out swinging tunes like “My Heart Belongs to Daddy,” and The Guess Who’s “Undun” and soulful lingering numbers including a cover of Steve Wonder’s “Rocket Love,” and “This Time of the Year.” The glamorous jazz ingénue builds upon her multi-cultural heritage, having been raised in Russia and Israel before settling in Canada, in a number of her songs with both vocal and instrumental styling that lends a unique flavor to the music. Learn more about Sophie Milman.

Jim Messina
Expressing himself through music has been a lifelong pursuit for Jim Messina. Beginning his career engineering albums while he was still in high school, Messina worked with artists including The Doors, Joni Mitchell and Buffalo Springfield, which he eventually joined when the band’s bass player departed. Always looking for an opportunity to combine his sophisticated country-style lyrics with the rock he grew up loving, Messina formed country-rock band Poco, which became a touring success, before finally settling down in the spectacular performing and song-writing duo of Loggins and Messina. Together, Messina and Kenny Loggins became one of the most popular acts of the early 70s with hits like “Your Mama Don’t Dance” and “Angry Eyes.” Now, Messina continues along his musical path, combining the sounds he loves – rock and country – to excellent success. Learn more about Jim Messina and his musical projects.

Dave Koz
Platinum-selling artist. Six-time Grammy nominee. Two decades at the top of his career. With saxophone in hand Dave Koz has shared his lifelong obsession of playing music with the world and found astounding success along the way. After several years touring and backing artists including Richard Marx, Koz stepped out on his own in 1990 with a self-titled debut filled with contemporary jazz and chart-topping hits. His lush, romantic sound and variety of musical themes, from standards to holiday songs with plenty of original compositions mixed in, has won audiences the world over. Constantly touring, Koz also finds time to continue recording, releasing “At the Movies” and “Memories of a Winter’s Night” both in 2007. Relax to the sounds of Dave Koz.

Jeffrey Biegel
One of today’s most revered musicians, pianist Jeffrey Biegel endears audiences with his electrifying technique and mesmerizing touch moving conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein to praise him as “a splendid musician and brilliant performer.” His career is highlighted by bold, creative achievements and critical acclaim including a series of firsts—first live internet recital in New York and Amsterdam as well as assembling the largest consortium of orchestras (over 25) to celebrate the millennium. Recent performances include Lowell Liebermann’s “Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra” composed exclusively for Biegel and Leroy Anderson’s “Concerto in C.” Biegel has also won praise worldwide as a composer and arranger, publishing numerous arrangements. Learn about Jeffrey Biegel.