Both renowned and accomplished musicians in their own right, these two have shared a musical journey for more than a decade and are considered one of today's most talented jazz couples.
Elsa Nilsson has attained the legal rights to use Maya Angelou's voice as part of their performances. Madan's piece specifically commissioned for the Earshot Jazz Festival focuses on family and what it means to navigate culture barriers.
Straddling the worlds of folk, indie rock, jazz and chamber music. Todd Sickafoose is a cross-genre performer who's toured widely around the US and the world and recorded his work on countless albums.
Gil Scott-Heron exploded on the scene with works of powerful social and political commentary reflecting the African American experience and struggle for justice delivered in a style that became a major influence on the development of rap.
Trumpeter Thomas Marriott, presents his all-start quartet which includes drummer Roy McCurdy, bassist Eric Revis, and pianist George Colligan to celebrate Roy McCurdy, whose illustrious career has seen him reach legend status.
Breathtaking technical skills and her ability to pull the listener into her world creates intimacy that very few vocalists can achieve, a talent that has nothing to do with chops or genre and everything to do with humanity, positivity, and communication.
Getting the 35th Earshot Jazz Festival off to a rollicking start. Not only is Dugdale a local favorite and last year's Festival Resident Festival Artist, he's a musician of endless energy and talent.