Monnette will be joined by the one and only Bootsie Barnes on tenor. Bootsie is no stranger to Cape May Jazz having performed many times as a headliner and featured at the jams. His exciting style exemplified the urban hard-bop groove. He has toured, performed and recorded with all the great organists including Shirley Scott, Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Jack McDuff and Charles Earland. His smooth and distinct sound is easily recognizable whether sofly caressing a ballad or swinging hard. Jazz Times sums up his solos "...plays tenor saxophone with a self-assured flair and gorgeous depth...and plays in a classic style reminiscent of Gene Ammons and Hank Mobley".

Outstanding pianist Aaron Graves has performed at the Festival with Oscar Brown, Jr., Little Jimmy Scott, Ernie Andrews and Joanna Pascale and is returning once again to thrilled our audience. Rounding out the group Brent White, trombone, Steve Green, bass and Leesa Dawn Robinson, drums. Together they are unsurpassed as a powerful, groovin', fine-tuned instrument swinging and playing some old school/new school funky jazz.