Trailblazing and dynamic, Straight Ahead brings their bold, genre-defying sound from Detroit’s storied jazz scene—melding jazz, soul, and Brazilian funk with an all-female ensemble of powerhouse musicians.

'Junk Jazz' is a duo; Aya Sekine & Djallo Djakate that will present a set featuring improvisation with multiple instruments, electronics and voice.

Houston-born pianist and Blue Note recording artist Paul Cornish is a global collaborator whose dynamic style has made him one of today’s most innovative voices in jazz.

Hidden Nomination is a genre-defying ensemble that emerged from the lustrous Blue Llama Jazz Club after a particularly electrifying set.

REDWOOD is a musician, composer, producer, educator, DJ, and recording artist native to Washington D.C. REDWOOD has been mentored by jazz legends such as Rodney Whitaker and Dee Dee Bridgewater, and is a protege of the boundary-bursting artist Jason Moran.

A native of Connecticut, Jimmy Greene is one of the most respected saxophonists of his generation.

Michael Dease is one of the world's eminent trombonists, lending his versatile sound and signature improvisations to over 200 recordings and groups as diverse as Grammy winning artists David Sanborn, Christian McBride, Michel Camilo, and Alicia Keys.