Andrew Bishop is a versatile saxophonist, clarinetist, flautist, composer, improviser, educator, and scholar comfortable in many musical idioms. Dave Lynch of All Media Guide wrote, “A composer of contemporary orchestral and chamber music, Bishop combines a jazzman’s fire and flow with a rigorous compositional sensibility, resulting in a potent and highly satisfying blend.” He maintains an active national and international career and serves as an associate professor and chair of University of […]

A singular sound in the vocal world, Kosins exemplifies the intersection of jazz and soul. Steeped in the jazz tradition as well as all of the energy and intensity of soul, Kosins’ most recent release, Uncovered Soul was the natural next step in Kosins’ prolific career. After successful engagements at the 2019 Blue Note at Sea Cruise and Blue Note Beijing, the Exit Zero Jazz Festival, a supporting performance for Gregory Porter […]

Based in NW Ohio, the Ariel Kasler Quintet performs original jazz compositions and arrangements influenced by Middle Eastern, Jewish, and Israeli music. While each musician in the ensemble contributes a highly individualistic voice, years of collaboration amongst ensemble members create a coherent group sound. The Quintet released the album “Above the Sound” in 2015 and will release “Make it Bloom” in 2022. Ariel Kasler – Piano, Guitar Bobby Selvaggio – Alto Saxophone […]