Kosi (née Akosua Gyebi) is a New York City based singer/songwriter with nappy hair and jazz roots. Although she always brings just a little drama to her compositions and interpretations, she's more than just a drama queen. She's got piercing eyes and a voice that's larger than her body. But, small as she is, she won't fit in a box. She switches styles more quickly than you can follow, from jazz, to rock, then folk, but never more than a few steps away from the blues.

She cites Abbey Lincoln and Nina Simone as her main influencers, and has been compared to Tracy Chapman, India Arie, Ma Rainey, and Bessie Smith. However, despite her comparisons and influences, everything about Kosi, from her nappy hair to her sometimes bare feet, from her occasionally jarring lyrics to her now-she's-sweet-now-she's-screaming dramatic interpretations, radiates authenticity. "I am not creating anything," she says, "nor am I deconstructing anything. I am neither an iconoclast nor a follower. I am simply myself, and that is enough."

Carmen Carriker is a former Alvin Ailey Dancer and graduate of Fordham University. She currently performs with the tap dancer cast of Sophisticated Ladies at Harlem’s Cotton Club. In 2011 she began performing with Brown Girls Burlesque and Madams of Harlem as a guest performer and solo act as CeCeBrownSugah Burlesque. She also designs her own costumes and puts on theatrical solo performances at private events.

Brendon Biagi began his professional career with the US Army Band, the 25th ID stationed in Hawaii. Aside from training and a 15 month deployment, his 4 year period in the military was spent on the Island of O'ahu, honorably completing service in 2008. Since his return to NYC, Brendon has performed off and on with the Brooklyn College Small band, Jack Jeffers big band, and his own band, Sweet Blue Fire.

James Renna has been playing guitar since age 15 and has studied many genres to create his sound. Genres like Jazz, Fusion, Classical, and Gospel heavily influenced and has given him a diverse background as an instrumentalist, recording artist, and music instructor. James has been performing in NYC for almost a decade which has led to recording sessions for Ray Ban, A Free Bird NPO, and Velveteen ensemble. James has recorded Guitar, Bass, Piano, and Drums on his own upcoming EP, as well as projects previously mentioned. James also has been teaching students Music in the class room and by private lessons.

Ian Baggette grew up listening to everything from The Ohio Players to Sergeant Pepper; Herbie Hancock to Earth Wind & Fire. But it wasn’t until high school that he was introduced to the bass. After receiving a scholarship to Miami University he was immersed in classical and jazz music. In 2006 Ian studied at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa, where he worked with local and international acts. After returning to the U.S. to complete his Bachelor’s degree, he moved to NYC in 2009. He has played in venues throughout the Americas, Europe and Africa, collaborating with names such as Barius Brubeck, the Roots, Steve Wilson, and Puerto Rican Power.

Isaiah Pierce started playing the drums when he was in church, and then would go on to play for the schools he attended. He studied jazz at Brooklyn College and City College, and became influenced by Duke Ellington, Lester Young, Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey and Roy Haynes. He has played alongside big names such as Salim Washington, Arturo O'Farrill, Ray Santos, and Vanderlei Pereira.