Charles Williams is a Kansas City musician, pianist, trombonist, band leader, private piano instructor, producer, writer, and clinician/educator. Charles is current pianist for the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra and has been since its beginning. As a performer, Charles plays at many local venues with his own trio, accompanying many local vocalist, and pianist for The Louis Neal Jazz Orchestra. Mr. Williams is very dedicated to supporting the American Jazz Museum & Blue Room.

Sharon Thompson has opened for various national acts, performed the National Anthem for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals, inaugural balls for former Mayors Emanuel Cleaver II and Kay Barnes along with continued private functions and benefits.