Emmanuel Michael -guitar
Gilad Hekselman -guitar
Jayla Chee -bass
Billy Drummond -drums
Emmanuel Michael believes that by questioning the love one gives and shares, and examining the roots of where those human experiences and interpretations come from, one can be empathetic towards others and themselves to understand and expose one’s true self.
Recent artistic endeavors for Emmanuel have included multi-disciplinary artistic residencies with Immanuel Wilkins and Odean Pope, studio work and public performances with The Dayna Stephens Quartet, leading his own group for a seven-week long residency at Cafe Bohemia, leading masterclasses with Imani Rouselle in Switzerland, playing at New York Fashion Week for Dauphinette, leading their own sextet premiering original compositions at WKCR-FM (Columbia University Radio), preforming as a member of Veronica Leahy’s undergraduate Harvard thesis (American Tonic), recording a studio album as a member of the Kabelo Mokhatla group, preforming as a member of Maya Keren’s sonic-landscape Careful in the Sun, and frequent public performances in New York City as a leader and ensemble member at historically vital New York City venues including Cafe Bohemia, 55 Bar, Dizzy’s Coca Cola, and The Blue Note, amongst other locations.
SPONSORSHIP
The Jazz Gallery is a not-for-profit arts organization presenting emerging artists who challenge convention, take creative risks, and lead their field as performers, composers and thinkers. We provide a platform for artists to discover their unique voice and a home for established musicians to continue to experiment and grow. At The Jazz Gallery, artists and audiences come together from around the world to explore new creative ideas, collaborate and celebrate jazz as a dynamic art form that reflects our ever-changing world.
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