Heard

Heard is a collective of musicians that bring their skills and passion for world music, jazz and improvising together to create irresistible grooves set in a unique sonic tapestry. Together for a decade, their vibrant sound incorporates influences from West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and beyond. Their debut CD Karibu reached #15 on the WorldJazz charts and 2018’s daring Flyway has garnered much critical acclaim. Heard is a 4 time Eddy Music Awards nominee in the World Music category.

Their core quintet includes Jonathan Greene (woodwinds), Bobby Kendall (bass), Brian Melick (drums), Zorkie Nelson (percussion/vocals), and Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius (keyboard/vocals).The press on Karibu agrees: “Heard’s Karibu is smart, worldly, melodic – with lots of ear candy in the form of percolating rhythms and textures” (WLNZ); “[It] belongs at the front of the jazz racks – Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius & Heard get a Most Highly Recommended” (Improv Jazz Nation); “Refined, generous, jubilating … the writing is stunning, open, articulate” (World Guitarist), and from the Times Union: “Unexpected journeys through the realms of classical, jazz and world music.” Come see for yourself what everyone is raving about!

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