A night of Kai's original compositions and arrangements featuring:
Mark Tipton - Trumpet
Shota Renwick - Tenor Sax
Aviana Gedler - Voice
Zack Bacak - Alto & Soprano Sax
Louis Stringer - Bass
Carlo Kind - Drums
Genres: Jazz, Funk, Blues
Hailing from central North Carolina, performer and educator Kai Lance brings together his love for American roots music, jazz, and open improvisation to create a unique compositional and improvisatory language.
Kai is currently studying at the New England Conservatory of Music, in Boston, where he has studied with Ran Blake, Jerry Bergonzi and Nasheet Waits, among others.
Kai is dedicated to cultivating projects that feature his favorite musicians, creating space for musical exchange through the lens of his compositions and arrangements. As a teacher, Kai is dedicated to helping students of all ages explore their own passion for music.