Izzi Guzman is an award-winning trombonist, composer, and educator based in Miami, known for a vibrant sound and genre-spanning performances. She co-leads The G.G. Collective and is co-founder of G.G. Music Studios.

As a composer, Izzi blends personal stories with a love of diverse genres into a distinctive, multidimensional sound. Her big band composition 99 Percent is published through Brava Jazz Publishing, and her latest album, Celebration, explores themes of growing up and self-acceptance.

Beyond the stage she also works as a social media manager, photographer, and visual artist, and stays active as a music educator.

Juan Camilo Doria is a saxophonist, producer, composer, and arranger, based in Boston, whose work bridges the vibrant traditions of Latin and Caribbean music with the expressive language of jazz.

He leads and develops projects including Viernes de Mambo and Así Suena el Caribe — initiatives that celebrate rich musical heritage while bringing contemporary energy and innovative arrangements to Latin music. His career has taken him to stages alongside renowned national and international artists.

Through his work as a saxophonist, composer, arranger, and producer, he continues to explore the connections between jazz, Caribbean rhythms, and Latin musical traditions — a career dedicated to the evolution and international visibility of Latin American music.

Carlos Chacón is a violinist based in Chicago, who began studying music at age seven through a national youth music program. At 15 he joined a symphony orchestra, and in 2018 became a member of one of the most celebrated orchestras in the world, performing internationally across Europe.

Carlos performs with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, and has appeared with ensembles including the Des Moines Symphony, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, Elgin Symphony, and Illinois Symphony.

He also serves as a resident player and fine instrument specialist at a respected violin atelier, where he continues advanced study of the instrument he has played since childhood.

Gabrielle Garo is a Brooklyn-born multi-instrumentalist who performs on flute, piccolo, and saxophone. As a scholarship recipient of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, she was an ambassador for the Latin GRAMMY Awards in 2018 and a presenter at the Latin GRAMMY Awards in 2019.

She has performed with GRAMMY-winning artists at major national events, and her recording and media credits include performances on the GRAMMY-nominated album West Side Story Reimagined, along with appearances on national television and streaming productions.

Gabrielle holds degrees in Jazz Performance and Arts Management & Entrepreneurship, and currently serves as an assistant band director in a leading youth jazz program.