Michael Hu is a 19-year old tenor saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist from Metro Detroit (Rochester Hills) currently attending the University of Michigan to pursue Jazz Studies. He currently studies with Andrew Bishop as well as Adam Larson. Hu’s style is heavily influenced by Detroit and its incredible source of musicians like Marion Hayden, Sean Dobbins, and...Read More

Xavier Bonner & Co. Xavier Bonner is a saxophonist, composer, and arranger from Detroit, Michigan. Coming from a long lineage of successful Detroit musicians, Xavier joins today’s music scene as one of the “young lions” where many of today’s talented young musicians make their way. “As a bandleader I want to build upon what has...Read More

Greg Ward is a saxophonist and composer that was born in Peoria, IL. Currently based in Chicago, Ward has had the opportunity to perform and record with a varied group of artists like Prefuse 73, Lupe Fiasco, Tortoise, William Parker, Andrew D’Angelo, and Mike Reed. In 2000, Ward began his studies at Northern Illinois University where he worked...Read More

In 2009 saxophonist Chris received his Bachelor Degree in Saxophone Performance from Youngstown State University. It was there that he studied with world-renowned saxophonist and educator Dr. James C. Umble, jazz saxophonist Dr. Kent Englehardt, and jazz bassist and composer Dr. David Morgan. In 2012, Chris received his Masters Degree in Saxophone Performance from the...Read More