Inspired by Don Grolnick’s 1996 Afro-Cuban jazz hit record “Medianoche,” the band pays tribute to the late legendary bassist, Jimmy Trujillo, and plays music by the giants of Latin music (Clare Fisher, Poncho Sanchez, Ray Baretto, Cal Tjader, Chucho Valdés, Dave Valentin, Ray Baretto, etc.). The members met while playing in some of Denver’s top salsa and jazz bands. Formed by pianist Justin Adams, its trumpeter Greg Gisbert has performed globally and is a mainstay on the New York jazz scene, while Corona (a native of Mexico City), Teppa (from Venezuela), and Castaño (who regularly performs in Costa Rica) have made names for themselves in the Latin music world.

Saxophonist and flautist Steve Wilson has brought his distinctive sound to more than 150 recordings by celebrated artists such as Chick Corea, Ron Carter, George Duke, Dave Holland, Michael Brecker, Dianne Reeves, Bill Bruford, Gerald Wilson, Joe Henderson, Charlie Byrd, among many others. Wilson is currently a touring member of Grammy-winning ensembles led by Christian McBride, Maria Schneider, Billy Childs, and Buster Williams. From his Brooklyn home, Steve leads two acclaimed quartets – Wilsonian’s Grain and The Analog Band. His joining Medianoche Honorado for Ned Jazz Wine will lead to a new album recording and enhanced instrumentals that blend impeccable jazz soloing with soulful Latin grooves.