BWJO co-founders Mark Buselli and Brent Wallarab are music educators, as well as musicians and composers.
Their common commitment to America's jazz heritage brought the BWJO to life and helped define the mission of the organization.
They regularly hold concerts and clinics at public schools in Indianapolis.They were inducted into the Indianapolis Jazz Hall of Fame in 2017.
During this time he has transcribed, edited, and restored nearly 300 works for big band deemed by the Smithsonian as national treasures.
As an arranger, Wallarab is featured on dozens of recordings and has written for many artists including Wynton Marsalis, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Bobby Short, The New York Pops Orchestra, The Chicago Jazz Ensemble, Charlie Haden, Med Flory, Randy Brecker, and Joe Lovano.