The concert was hosted by the incomparable Mercedes Ellington and Tony Waag, and featured the DECFA Big Band with musical director Eli Yamin, with performances from Marion Cowings, Kent Drake, Sharon K. Janda, Nicholas King, AC Lincoln, Michela Marino Lerman, stilt-dancer Mark Mindek, Antoinette Montague, Max Pollak, and Andrea Wright. Plus, a special appearance by Harlem Samba under the direction of Dr. Dana Monteiro.