Christopher Tate
is an acclaimed cellist, composer, and music producer from the greater Washington, DC area. Building from his rigorous training in classical music, his virtuosity spans a wide range of music genres, from bebop to bluegrass. He currently studies at the world-renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts with concentrations in jazz performance and electronic music production and design. His favorite musicians include Janos Starker, Jean-Luc Ponty, David Grisman, Miles Davis, and Charlie Parker.
Christopher Phillips
is a drummer and composer currently studying at the Berklee College of Music. Despite growing up from deep within the gospel scene in Atlanta, GA, he joined his high schools jazz and marching bands where he excelled. He has since developed his artistry in jazz, latin and funk fusion genres. He currently studies with Shirezette Tinnin and Lil’ John Roberts. His main influences include Dave Weckl, Nate Smith, Vinnie Colaiuta, Omar Hakim, Dennis Chambers, Terri Lyne Carrington, Tony Williams, Larnell Lewis and more!