The ground brings forth the intense and edgy style of straight-ahead jazz, originally espoused by artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Terrance Blanchard, and Kenny Kirkland. While the music consists of the fiery style of straight-ahead jazz, the tradition of the "blues" is a mainstay.  This style of music demands the highest of technique and energy to perform; each member is highly trained to meet this demand for every performance.