Assembling some of the most in-demand jazz artists in the world, Global Jazz Workshop is proud to present their all-star staff artist in a gala concert - led by saxophonist Chad LB.
This performance is supported by the City of Austin Live Music Fund and their Economic Development Department. Global Jazz Workshop is exceptionally grateful for their support and we are proud to be a part of upholding the city’s title of “the Live Music Capitol of the World”.
Jazzmeia Horn — Voice (3x GRAMMY-nominee)
Chad LB — Tenor Saxophone (Chris Botti, Taylor Swift)
Christian Wiggs — Voice (Host of PBS' Jazz Tonight)
Kellin Hanas — Trumpet (Darren Criss, Manhattan Transfer)
Nathan Graybeal — Alto Saxophone (Saxologic YouTube channel)
Andre Hayward — Trombone (SFJAZZ Collective, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra)
Mike Moreno — Guitar (Robert Glasper, Joshua Redman)
Liya Grigoryan — Piano (John Clayton, Theo Crocker)
Russell Hall — Bass (Wayne Shorter, Roy Hargrove)
Lee Pearson — Drums (Hank Jones, Spyro Gyra)
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Jazzmeia Horn is a 3x GRAMMY-nominated vocalist, bandleader and composer, having performed with Vincent Gardner, Delfeayo Marsalis, Peter Bernstein, Vincent Herring and Ellis Marsalis. In addition to Downbeat’s Rising Star Vocalist, Horn has won the Sarah Vaughan Intl’ Jazz Vocal Competition and Thelonious Monk Institute Intl’ Jazz Competition.
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Hailed as a "Sax Phenom" by the New York Daily News, Chad LB is a featured artist on 2 GRAMMY winning albums, and has toured through 6 continents playing venues from Carnegie Hall to the Super Bowl. As a bandleader, he’s headlined jazz venues and festivals around the world, and as a soloist he’s joined acts like Chris Botti, Arturo Sandoval, and Christian McBride.
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An emerging polymath in the music industry, Christian Wiggs is a vocalist, bandleader, lyricist, producer, director, artist manager, educator, record label executive, podcast host and founder of Bandstand Presents. Wiggs has led a remarkable career as an artist, leading and featured with ensembles on prolific stages such as Birdland, Blue Note, Dizzy’s Club and SXSW.
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Nathan Graybeal is a young artist from North Carolina, most well-known for his YouTube persona "Saxologic". Originally an avid drawer then animator, he has transferred his love for art to saxophone. He spreads his infectious passion to inspire others in finding the joy of improving in music through online content.
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Kellin Hanas is an award-winning trumpeter, composer and comedian hailed by the International Trumpet Guild Journal as “one of the best up and coming jazz musicians on the globe.” Hanas has performed with Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award Winning Actor Darren Criss, 11x GRAMMY Award winning vocal group The Manhattan Transfer, and fashion designer and actor Isaac Mizrahi. Hanas is a veteran of the esteemed NYO Jazz Ensemble.
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Andre Hayward is an extremely gifted trombonist and vocalist, who has performed internationally and recorded with jazz legends such as Roy Hargrove and Betty Carter and iconic ensembles like the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, SFJAZZ Collective, and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra.
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Mike Moreno is a guitarist, bandleader and composer who has toured extensively with prominent musicians in jazz today including Joshua Redman, Lizz Wright, Nicholas Payton, Robert Glasper, Kendrick Scott, Stefon Harris, Aaron Parks, Terence Blanchard, Kenny Garrett, Jeff “Tain” Watts and Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Moreno sits on the jazz faculty at Manhattan School of Music and The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music.
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Liya Grigoryan is an award-winning and internationally touring Armenian pianist located in New York City. Grigoryan has performed with acclaimed artists including Chad LB Quartet, Dick Oats, Gary Smulian, John Clayton and Theo Crocker. Grigoryan was a semi-finalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition.
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Russell Hall is a bassist, bandleader and composer who has performed with Wayne Shorter, Branford Marsalis, Jon Batiste, Roy Hargrove and Joey Alexander. Hall is famously known for his work with the Emmet Cohen Trio, viewed weekly by millions on “Live from Emmet’s Place”.
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Lee Pearson is one of the most versatile and electrifying drummers of today. Pearson has toured and performed with Chris Botti, Sting, Snoop Dogg, Hank Jones, Kenny Barron, Erykah Badu, Roy Ayers, Chaka Khan, Kenny Garrett, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Band.