KIRK KNUFFKE, cornet
STOMU TAKEISHI, bass
BILL GOODWIN, drums
RAY ANDERSON, trombone
in Europe, AVAILABLE DATES: from July 18 to August 4th, First half of October, Second Half of November, First half of December 2025
NICOLE MITCHELL - flute, spoken word
ORRIN EVANS - keyboards
RASHAAN CARTER - bass
CHAD TAYLOR - drums
Flutist/composer Nicole Mitchell presents her concert-length suite of compositions that celebrate her Godmother, Minneapolis-based champion of culture in the arts and humanities, Jean Ann Durades (JAD). The music explores a personal and lyrical side of Mitchell’s music in tribute to JAD, who has been an incredible mentor and example to Mitchell and many artists over her lifetime. Songs like On the Move, World Traveler, and Truly Whole are informed by JAD’s inspiring qualities. In our tumultuous times, JAD’s example lights a map of how to live a joyful, exciting and fulfilling life through courage, integrity, and common sense. The music premiered at Walker West Academy, Minneapolis, September 2015.
Available dates: Late September, November, first half of December 2025
Representation in all countries, except Italy through AKAMU
JANEL LEPPIN - cello, loops and electronics
ANTHONY PIROG - guitar, loops and electronics
Available Dates: November - December 2025, February & After 2026
DARIUS JONES, alto sax.
CHRIS LIGHTCAP, bass.
GERALD CLEAVER, drums.



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