The NFA Jazz Flute Big Band will premiere my original commissioned piece, “Geekin’.” A funk and modally inspired tune that mixes backbeat syncopation, pentatonic inspiration, and chromatic concepts that evokes Elena Pinderhughes and Bob Brookmeyer.

Jazz Flute Big Band Concert Late Night Cabaret | International Ballroom

Bryan Kennard leads the NFA Jazz Flute Big Band with guest soloist Ali Ryerson in a cabaret performance. The JFBB replaces traditional saxophones, trumpets and trombones with various flutes. Flutist performers are chosen by competition.