Tokyo-born violinist/composer Aska blends classical roots with global improvisation. Emerging from Tokyo University of the Arts, she has performed in 50+ countries and was concertmaster for the Maria Schneider Orchestra in Tokyo (2024). Now based in St. Louis and Tokyo, she works with Amy Camie, Dawn Weber, Bob Deboo, Kendrick Smith, Jody Ferber... Aska’s discography encompasses more than 40 albums including her latest with bandoneonist Satoshi Kitamura (2025).

Nick Schlueter is an active musician, composer, and educator in STL. He has performed with Pavlov's Dog, Charles Glenn, Upright Cabaret, Corey Christiansen, Jim Manley, Dawn Weber, and many others.

As a composer, he has written and pieces for Pavlov's Dog, Rich Landers (Jerry Lee Lewis, Tina Turner, Marty Ballen) Charles Glenn, Grace Church (Maryland Heights), The Krakow Conservatory, and more. Nick is a teacher of contemporary piano, jazz piano, musicianship, theory tutoring, and songwriting. Additionally, formally on - staff with Webster University as an accompanist for ensembles and teaches coaching lessons.