Trinidad-born trumpeter Etienne Charles and Charleston-native drummer Quentin Baxter explore the deep connections between Afro-Caribbean, Gullah, and American jazz traditions.
Vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant teams up with the Festival Orchestra and her jazz trio to present timeless jazz ballads newly arranged for this project.
Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire demonstrates depth, range, and creative breadth in a four program residency in three different venues.
Pianist, improviser, and composer, Phillip Golub creates original and expressive music, grounded in—but not constrained by—his engaged practice in jazz, creative music, and new music.
Pianist Vijay Iyer, drummer Tyshawn Sorey, and bassist Linda May Han Oh push the limits of improvisation and composition, delivering a truly unforgettable sonic affair.