by Abby Dotz | Sep 28, 2023 | Artists, Avreeayl Ra
Avreeayl Ra Drummer/percussionist Avreeayl Ra grew up in Chicago in a house full of music: his father, Arthur “Swinglee” O’Neil, was a tenor saxophonist who mentored many young Chicago musicians, including John Gilmore. He studied drums with Kelan Philip Cohran, one... 
by Abby Dotz | Sep 28, 2023 | Artists, Joe McPhee
Joe McPhee Joe McPhee plays many instruments, including saxophones, pocket trumpet, valve trombone, bass and alto clarinet, piano, and sometimes electronics. He was born in Miami in November of 1939 into a family with strong ties to sacred and secular musical... 
by Abby Dotz | Sep 28, 2023 | Alexander Hawkins, Artists
Alexander Hawkins Pianist, organist, and composer Alexander Hawkins was raised in Oxford, England, where in his youth he studied classical music, focusing on organ, but soon became interested in jazz. After completing university, he returned to his hometown and became... 
by Abby Dotz | Sep 28, 2023 | Andrew Drury, Artists
Andrew Drury Drummer, composer, improviser, video producer, presenter, organizer, and educator Andrew Drury grew up near Seattle and works primarily in avant-jazz and free improvisation, with regular forays into other genres and media. He has performed in Europe and... 
by Abby Dotz | Sep 28, 2023 | Artists, Jason Kao Hwang
Jason Kao Hwang The music of Jason Kao Hwang (composer/violin/viola) explores the vibrations and language of his history. His compositions are often narrative landscapes through which sonic beings embark upon extemporaneous, transformational journeys. His most recent...