Three-time Emmy-nominated composer/pianist Steve Sandberg has been a force on the scene for many years, his expansive vision embracing a wide range of styles, including Brazilian music.

That talent allowed him to appear in Rio and Sao Paulo with João and Bebel Gilberto and to tour with Talking Heads' David Byrne as keyboardist and vocalist supporting Byrne's acclaimed solo effort "Rei Momo." His quartet's 2017 breakthrough recording "Alaya" earned four stars from All About Jazz.