Known as "The Maestro You Love", Victor Vener combines vision, energy and knowledge to create inspired concerts. With a people oriented and approachable style, he encourages individuals of all cultures, personalities, ages and walks of life to feel comfortable enjoying classical music. Currently, he is Music Director of the California Philharmonic, bringing great music to loyal and appreciative audiences throughout the Los Angeles region. A native Pasadenan, he has been voted "Best Local Musician" (2008 & 2009) and "Best Local Personality" (2007) in the Pasadena Weekly's annual Reader's Poll.

The Pasadena Jazz Orchestra, a 17 member assembly of the area's finest jazz artists, and one of the Country's few professional, city-named ensembles of its kind, has been keeping music of the Big Band era alive since it's 2002 debut at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Known for its classic jazz repertoire by composers including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Henry Mancini and more, the PJO has become one of the cultural landmarks of the burgeoning Pasadena arts scene.

Fronted by bassist Ryan Cross, the redwhite+bluezz all stars bring the best talent in the area together in a small combo format, performing regularly at redwhite+bluezz, "L.A.'s best-tasting jazz club." The all stars include pianist Brandon Coleman and drummer Gene Coye.

Armed with a powerful and passionate voice, Sylvia St. James, known as "Miss Sylvia", exhibits her soul stirring vocal abilities every Sunday morning and afternoon at the World Famous House Of Blues Sunday Gospel Brunch. She has brought her inimitable music to literally millions of people through her work with stars including Barbara Streisand, Garth Brooks, MC Hammer, Ce Ce Winans and more.

The Sacred Nation Gospel Choir, a hand-picked group of powerful gospel singers, is typical of her extraordinary roster of gospel talent.

As somebody who grew up on the knee of Sammy Davis, Jr., Buddy Rich, Peggy Lee and, of course, his own father Mel Tormé, entertainer James Tormé is uniquely qualified for the job. According to James, countless transatlantic flights between his father’s home in Los Angeles and his mother’s native London gave him an inordinate amount of time to focus on the development of his musical tastes and ideas. “When I was seven, my dad sent me a Walkman with an Earth Wind and Fire tape in it and the damage was done. I was totally infected by music.” Putting his own stamp on timeless classics and sparkling originals, James Tormé delights audiences of all ages and styles. James performs with major symphony and philharmonic orchestras worldwide.

Renee Olstead performs with all the panache, polish and personal flair that has resonated in the repertoires of everyone from Billie Holiday to Judy Garland and beyond. From her debut album at the age of fifteen, she has commanded legions of fans and the respect of critics worldwide. What's more, she's a noted actress with appearances in major motion pictures including The Insider, End Of Days and 13 Going On 30. Equally impressive are her television credits, which include co-starring role in Still Standing and The Secret Life of the American Teenager.

The PJI Junior Superstars ensemble is comprised of students from the 2009 summer Jazz Camp For Kids, some of whom have participated for the past three consecutive summer sessions. These exceptional young artists are already taking their place in the music world, having been a featured ensemble at the 2008 Monterey Hills Jazz Festival.

Voted “Best Local Personality” in the Pasadena Weekly's 2008 & 2009 Reader's Poll, Bryan Gallyot has hosted major events including fundraisers for Food For Thought and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, as well as co-hosting the recent concert by the Spazmatics, held on the steps of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Bryan has been a team member on hundreds of successful community functions throughout California, creating a better quality of life for his community and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for local nonprofits.

Although Santa Claus goes by several names, depending on what part of the world he's visiting, his role never changes. On Christmas Eve, he packs up his sleigh at the North Pole and, with help from nine magical reindeer, including one with a red nose named Rudolph, flies through the night skies to deliver toys to children worldwide.