Jonathan Barber
Jonathan Barber is an international recording artist, composer, bandleader, and educator voted the #1 Up-and-Coming Drummer of 2018 by Modern Drummer. A first-call sideman, he has recorded and toured worldwide with Pat Metheny, Terence Blanchard, Christian McBride, Erykah Badu, Nicholas Payton, Gretchen Parlato, Terrace Martin, Walter Smith III, and many
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,
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
Anton Kot, drummer, pianist, gamelan player and composer, premiered his first commission, the piano concerto, Let’s Try This, with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra at age 18. Other works of his have been premiered at the Berkshire, Litchfield, and Bronx River Jazz Festivals, and the Ravinia Music Festival. He is
Peter Brainin
Peter Brainin is a Grammy and Latin Grammy winning saxophonist, composer and educator who has toured internationally with Mongo Santamaría, Valery Ponomorev, Hilton Ruiz, Bebo Valdez, Chico O’Farrill, Bobby Sanabria, Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Joris Teepe, Willie Colon & Legal Alien, Samuel Torres, the Mambo Legends