The Oliver Lake Big Band places itself in a position to be one of the most important musical ensembles now and for years to come. The band displays a musical fact that there are no divisions in music when there is respect shown for the past, present and the future. Featuring Duane Eubanks, Baikida Carroll, Peck Allmond - trumpet, Winston Byrd - trumpet & flugelhorn, Oliver Lake, Bruce Williams - alto saxophone, James Steward - tenor saxophone/flute, Erica Lindsday - tenor saxophone, Ron Blake - baritone saxophone, Joseph Bowie, Josh Roseman, Al Paterson, Aaron Johnson - trombone, Michael Cochrane - piano, Mark Helias, Otis Brown - drums.