Nate Smith, a globally recognized legendary drummer who is also a composer and producer. He has been nominated for the Grammy Awards many times, and his talents are highly respected by renowned artists such as Pat Metheny and Norah Jones. Leading him this time is Michael League, the leader and bassist of the New York-based music collective Snarky Puppy. And James Francies, who on piano has collaborated with cutting-edge artists such as José James, Common, and Chris Dave, demonstrating his wide-ranging musicality to the world. In February this year at Billboard Live, James Francies performed with Kiefer and Cartunes, wowing jazz fans with his deft artistry. This time, expectations are high for even greater onstage chemistry.