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.