Cody Steinmann is a Minneapolis-based jazz guitarist, composer, and educator known for his genre-defying style, technical prowess, and deep emotional expression. Originally from Wisconsin, he began his formal music training at Milwaukee Area Technical College, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Music Occupations. He later attended the University of Wisconsin – Parkside, supported by the prestigious Rita Tallent Picken scholarship. Steinmann has studied under an impressive roster of mentors, including Steve Peplin, Russ Johnson, JD Allen, Solomon Parham, Jesse Catalino Montijo, Ari Honig, Johannes Weidenmueller, Scott Hesse, and Pete Mccan among others.

Tyler Lustek is a pianist, composer, arranger and educator from Eau Claire, WI. Tyler is involved with a variety of musical projects around the Chippewa Valley including his own quintet the Tyler Lustek Confluence, avant-garde jazz duet Lustek / Granros, piano/cello duet Duo Vivace, and the Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra. Tyler is also co-director of the jazz combo program at UW-Eau Claire.

Tyler Lustek is a pianist, composer, arranger and educator from Eau Claire, WI. Tyler is involved with a variety of musical projects around the Chippewa Valley including his own quintet the Tyler Lustek Confluence, avant-garde jazz duet Lustek / Granros, piano/cello duet Duo Vivace, and the Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra. Tyler is also co-director of the jazz combo program at UW-Eau Claire.

Cap’n Seabeard is a musical project of varying lineup based on the songwriting of Christopher Schumacher. As a band they play alternative and grungy rock and roll, but Christopher enjoys staying in touch with his origins as a solo performer as well. He plays minor key folk music with introspective lyrics, as well as occasionally paying homage to his influences.