Guitarist, composer, producer, and arranger Chieli Minucci is longtime leader of the Grammy-nominated jazz-fusion group SPECIAL EFX featuring Chieli Minucci, a major force on the jazz and world music scene for over 40 years. Besides writing and performing his own music, Chieli shares his guitar brilliance throughout the entertainment world. He has recorded and performed with many top artists, such as Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, as well as contemporary jazz artists, such as Rick Braun, Bernie Williams, and many others! Karen Briggs, known as the "Lady in Red" is an American Violinist. Lin Rountree is a Soul/Urban Jazz Trumpet player, Music Producer, and Composer. Brian Bromberg is a talented bassist, mastering skills very few are capable of. Keyboardist, Lao Tizer is one of today's rising stars of the world-fusion genre. Joel Rosenblatt is a world-renowned drummer and producer.