Miki Hayama
Originally from Kyoto, Japan, a GRAMMY-nominated pianist, Miki’s musical journey began with a classical piano degree from Osaka College of Music and further jazz training with the esteemed Sadayasu Fujii at Fuji Jazz School in Kyoto. After graduating from College, she started working at many jazz clubs in the Kansai
Chris Lewis
Chris Lewis is a multi-award-winning saxophonist, composer, educator, and bandleader. Known for his bold artistic voice and dynamic leadership, Lewis simultaneously leads his own quartet while maintaining an active schedule as a sideman. He is highly sought after by masters of the music, as well as his contemporaries. Lewis is
Anson Jones
Described by Downbeat Magazine as “all the right tones of jazz, R&B, and singer-songwriter”, Anson Jones stands out with her sensitive songwriting and authentic voice. Her second EP, Unspoken, was released May 31 on Secret Sun Recordings. At times introspective, at times carefree, the six songs balance vintage warmth with
Wayne Escoffery
Wayne Escoffery is a Grammy Award-winning tenor saxophonist and 2014 DownBeat Critics Poll winner, widely recognized as one of today’s leading voices in jazz. Since 2006, he’s held a frontline role in Tom Harrell’s acclaimed quintet, recording seven albums and co-producing four. A longtime member of the Mingus Big Band,
Joe Dyson
Sitting at the vanguard of New Orleans’ Drum Legacy is Joe Dyson. Joe, herald as one of the top drummers on the music scene can be heard with Multi-GRAMMY winning artists Pat Metheny and Side Eye Trio, multi-instrumental artist Nicholas Payton; and NEA Jazz Master Big Chief Donald Harrison. Dyson
Charlie Sigler
Guitarist Charlie Sigler has been an active member of the music community for years. A graduate of William Paterson University with a B.A. in Jazz Performance, Charlie has performed with many greats of the music including Winard Harper, Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Myron Walden, Akiko Tsurga, Pat Bianci, Jared Gold,
Jerome Jennings
Jerome Jennings is a drummer, activist, bandleader, sideman, and Emmy Award winning composer. His debut recording ‘The Beast’ is a reflection of the every day joys and traumas of black life in the U.S. It was named one of the top three Jazz releases by NPR, received a four star
Emmett Goods
Dr. Emmett C. Goods is a trombonist and Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Rhode Island. He has been performing for over 25 years. As a performer Emmett has shared the stage with a wide variety of artists crossing over multiple genres. In
Anton Kot
Twenty-three-year-old Anton Kot was born in NYC and grew up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and along the Connecticut coast. He has recently headlined at the 2022 Litchfield Jazz Festival and 2023 Pittsfield City Jazz Festival as a drummer, pianist, and composer. His star-studded acts have included saxophonist Don Braden, Albert Rivera,
Conway Campbell
Conway Campbell Jr. is an up-and-coming, New York City-based bassist, composer, arranger, and educator. Conway began playing the cello in the seventh grade and switched to the upright bass within less than a year. Raised in Worcester, MA, Conway began his study of the music with the Assumption College Jazz