CHRISTIAN SANDS

Pianist Christian Sands brought a fresh perspective to the entire language of jazz. On his stunning album Be Water, the pianist draws inspiration from the calm and power of water and meditates on the possibilities offered by echoing in its fluidity and malleability.

Only in his thirties, Sands had already had a remarkable career trajectory, touring and recording for many years with Inside Straight and the Christian McBride Trio, as well as collaborating with musicians such as Gregory Porter, Geri Allen, Esperanza Spaulding and many others. The artist also serves as a creative ambassador for the Erroll Garner Foundation and is a resident of the Monterey Jazz Festival.

Tickets In Dollars: $49.02

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KEYON HARROLD

Keyon Harrold, a world-class jazzman, returns to Warsaw at Jassmine and will feature his new album Foreverland. It is full of emotion and drama, a triumphant journey that takes the listener through good, bad, ugly and beautiful experiences, leading to wisdom. Harrold says: What I can offer as a musician playing an instrument is an honest communication of emotion.

We had the opportunity to hear Harrold’s trumpet on two Grammy Award-winning albums – the soundtrack to the film “Miles Ahead” and “Take Me to the Alley” by Gregory Porter. In the Jazz Times readers’ vote for the best newcomer of 2015, Keyon took second place. Wynton Marsalis himself called him “the future of the trumpet”. The work of the star of the Jassmine concert is the result of jazz traditions, the spirit of soul and R&B music, and hip-hop energy and authenticity. Keyon Harrold doesn’t care about genre labels.

Tickets In Dollars: $51.61

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SAMORA PINDERHUGHES

Samora Pinderhughes is a composer, pianist, filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist. In his work, radically honest lyrics are combined with masterful musicianship and poignant visual projections. As part of the ensemble August Greene, he has collaborated with greats such as Robert Glasper, Karriem Riggins and Common. He is also known for using his music to examine socio-political issues.  

Samora Pinderhughes (vocals, keys)
Elena Pinderhughes (flute)
Chris Patishall (piano)
Elliott Skinner (vocals, guitar)
Joshua Crumbly (bass) 

Pinderhughes grew up in Cuba and the San Francisco Bay Area, where he studied harmony and jazz composition. He later moved to New York to study music at Juilliard. Here he met his mentor, the award-winning playwright Anna Deavere Smith, who inspired him to combine film, theater and music in new ways. His first major political project was “The Transformation Suite”, which explored the history of radical resistance in African diaspora communities. In 2022, he released the critically acclaimed album GRIEF. 

Tickets In Dollars | 22.09 ~ 27.85

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SAMORA PINDERHUGHES

Samora Pinderhughes is a composer, pianist, vocalist, filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist known for examining sociopolitical issues and fighting for change through his art. Lauded as “…one of the most affecting singer songwriters today, in any genre.” by The New York Times and “a magical being” by Forbes, Samora is shaping new worlds through his art, his honesty, and his vulnerability.
Mara Hruby ~ Vocal
Karega Bailey ~ Poet

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MICHAEL MAYO

Coming from a family steeped in musical history, with ties to Earth Wind & Fire and renowned session work with artists like Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder, Michael Mayo has music in his veins. Signed to Mack Avenue Records, he’s already shared the stage with the likes of Herbie Hancock and Jon Batiste.

His career highlights include mesmerizing performances at the White House, the Kennedy Center, and major jazz festivals around the world. Mayo’s innovative approach to jazz vocals, combined with his dynamic stage presence, sets him apart as a true modern-day jazz icon!

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