Warren Sneed
Warren Sneed is a jazz saxophonist with deep Texas roots and a long-time mainstay of the Houston Jazz scene. The former Director of Jazz Studies at Houston’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (2000-2024) has performed in venues throughout the Gulf Coast area ranging from Houston’s storied Cezanne and Blue Moon jazz clubs to Jones Hall (Houston Symphony).
Mike Wheeler
As a long standing member of the music scene in Houston, Mike has formed jazz groups and various musical projects through the years. He has played with most of the major orchestras and performance groups in the Houston area including the Houston Symphony Orchestra and the Theater Under the Stars Orchestra. Mike has performed with many jazz artists such as Clark Terry, Joe Williams, Jimmy Ford and many others. He has also backed up many pop artists such as Willie Nelson, Charlie Pride, Andy Williams, Larry Gatlin, Jennifer Holiday and John Denver to name a few. In addition to leading his own jazz group, he has been involved in many recordings with fellow musicians. Mike’s first CD entitled “Indian Summer” exhibits his early guitar style. His most recent CD is “Mikey’s Waltz” on the Blue Bamboo label. In addition to performing, Mike has been teaching Jazz Guitar in the area for many years.
Andrew Sneed
Andrew Sneed is a Houston-based jazz drummer and percussionist whose artistry spans the full breadth of the contemporary musical landscape. A graduate of the Kinder High School for the Performing Arts and the University of North Texas music program, Sneed has emerged as one of the city’s most sought-after drummers, bringing both technical mastery and musical sensitivity to every performance. Andrew performs regularly with the Houston Symphony Pops, and has played the region’s leading jazz venues including the storied Cezanne Jazz Club as well as Doc’s; his theater credits include the Alley Theater (A Night with Janis Joplin) and Theatre Under the Stars (13). His playing manifests a fluency across musical traditions, encompassing straight-ahead jazz, musical theater, and pop.
Andrew Gordon
Andrew Gordon is a dynamic presence in the Houston jazz scene, known for his deep groove, expressive tone, and intuitive musicality on the upright bass. A sought-after collaborator, Andrew performs regularly with respected musicians including Bob Chadwick, Warren Sneed, and Andrew Lienhard
Based in Houston, Andrew continues to contribute to the city’s vibrant jazz community through live performances and collaborative projects.