- Rhythm Section Advisory Board:
- Dave Grusin
- Lee Ritenour
- Alan Pasqua
- Daniel Jobim
- Jesse Milliner
- John Beasley
- Larry Goldings
- Patrice Rushen
- John Patitucci
- Melvin Lee Davis
- Nathan East
- Tom Kennedy
- Victor Bailey
- Chris Coleman
- Dave Weckl
- Gary Novak
- Harvey Mason
- Oscar Seaton
- Simon Phillips
- Sonny Emory
- Will Kennedy
