For a project such as this, it was important to gather together musicians capable of getting the music right the first time. Gibbs picked out an all-star group of flexible players, all of whom are bandleaders themselves. Tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander can swing like Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons but has his own versatile voice. Joey DeFrancesco is the giant of the organ and has been largely responsible for his instrument's comeback since the 1980s. Guitarist Dan Faehnle formerly played with Diana Krall, while Ray Armando is one of the top conga players in the Los Angeles area. Also featured in the sextet is Terry's son drummer Gerry Gibbs, who often leads groups featuring Arthur Blythe and Ravi Coltrane.