Curated by visionary percussionist Sameer Gupta, this gathering of musicians expands the boundaries of Indian classical music into new and exciting territory. Among the featured performers are sarode master Alam Khan, son of legendary sarode player Ali Akbar Khan, Carnatic vocalist Roopa Mahadevan and Gupta himself, an Indian and Western classically trained percussionist and jazz drummer who co-founded the influential collective Brooklyn Raga Massive. Now back in the Bay Area after more than a decade in New York, Gupta has invited Khan, Mahadevan and his ensemble Jupiter to each present their own set exploring improvisation within the wide-open framework of Hindustani and Carnatic raga music, “which has been translated to mean ‘that which colors the mind,” he says. “Color Your Mind really cuts to the essence of the idea that this is music for anyone and everyone.”

W Anders Svanoe’s Teleporting Rhythmic Orchestra

Live recording and studio interview with Pawan Benjamin Trio at Madison’s favorite radio station, WORT.

A project many years in the making, Pawan brings together a trio featuring some of the most talented up and coming musicians in the world today. The trio’s music will be rooted in the language of the Jazz and the Black American Music pantheon, with an ear towards the future. Expect a mix of Hip Hop, Electronic and Contemporary Jazz styles featuring saxophone, synths and electric drums and bass rhythms. Featuring Jeremiah Collier on Drums and Javi Santiago on keys.

CODAFest proudly presents: Pawan Benjamin + Marques Carroll Group

This new project pairs two formidable horn players, side by side, leading a new group through originals and modern works from the pantheon of Black American Music and beyond.

Pawan Benjamin has made a global name for himself as an artist over the last decade and a half. From venues such as Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art to festivals around the world such as the Newport Festival, the Mondriaan Jazz Festival, and many others, Pawans credits have spanned across genres and settings.


Marques Carroll
A bold performer, soulful composer and passionate educator, Trumpeter Marques Carroll is dedicated to preserving the authentic culture of Jazz and spreading his holistic love of music around the world.

Marques Carroll has been drawing national attention since 1996, having worked and shared the stage with today’s most celebrated artists and ensembles including Carmen Bradford, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Etienne Charles, Christian McBride, Jon Faddis, Meshell Ndegeocello, Randy Weston, Jimmy Heath, Jeff Hamilton, Randy Brecker, Nicholas Payton, Tom Harrell, Bob Brookmeyer, Bobby Watson, the Count Basie Orchestra, The Temptations, Chicago Jazz Ensemble, The O’Jays, The Four Tops, May Wilson and Aretha Franklin.

Marques' latest two records, The Ancestors’ Call, which received a Grammy consideration for Best Jazz album in 2021 and his second album Foundations, which had two tracks licensed on the show “The Bear FX”.
https://www.marquescarrollmusic.com/

Ticket: $25 (one show) or $60 for all shows tonight (will get a wristband)!