Ebb & Flow
Feeling the spirit of the universe, we create Original,Spontaneously Improvised Music for Social Change,
while deconstructing music of the most innovative contemporary composers.
Our recent performance at 10th anniversary International Jazz Day 2021, entitled It's About Time for Justice & Equality 4 All, was a special virtual evening of improvisation, as we deconstructed Its About that Time, written by the legendary Miles Davis for his groundbreaking album In A Silent Way.
Ebb & Flow previously performed (as Emancipation Orch.) @100 Poets for Change with spoken word artists Frank XTeele, Gian Francisco Smith, Valentine Pierce; pianist/ composer Courtney Bryan, & composer/bandleader,multi-instrumentalist Mario Abney.
Ensemble Artists
Troi Bechet
Composer, playwright/actor, vocalist, poet, recording artist, activist, & CEO Center Restorative Approaches. Troi mesmerized audiences in her 2019 tribute to New Orleans gospel singer Mahalia Jackson,a play she wrote and starred in. Her debut solo album Vo-Du Bleu won critical acclaim, and featured pianist/composer Courtney Bryan, and composer/trumpet Christian Scott. Ms. Bechet was also the dynamic lead vocalist with the groundbreaking Africa Brass ensemble, featuring music & musicians from New Orleans & Mali,West Africa.
Jeff Klein
Founder Kora Konnection, Africa Brass, EBB & FLOW - Composer, arranger, band leader, keyboards, educator, event producer, community activist.
MARCUS ṢÀNGÓDOYIN AKINLANA
Visual artist, musician and Olòrìṣà.and co-owner GALLERY AKINLANA with his wife FATU . Arts, Music, Drumming and culture have been his joy for over 40 years and he has developed this passion through dedication and hard work. Mr. Akinlana has performed at major festivals with New Creative Collective, and his amazing murals can be found in cities across the United States.
Amir Gray /aka Tubad,
Tubad is a Genra-Bending Multi-Instrumentalist, Rapper, Producer; credits include Fox's Empire, MTV's Are You The One,& Cyril Nevile band.
Sean Weber
Sean's musical career (bass,trombone) has seen high-caliber performances with big bands, commercial bands, touring rock acts, etc., most notably with the Wayne Wallace latin jazz quintet. Latest Grammy nominated works, Intercambio (2015) and Rhythm of Invention (2019).Sean Currently lives in New Orleans & holds a degree in jazz studies from Jacobs School of Music @Indiana U.
Jason Danti
Composer, videographer, recording artist, bass clarinet, multiple saxophones, flautist, etc. From traditional jazz to avante garde, Jason can play it all.
Quinn Sternberg-
Composer, recording artist, band leader, acoustic & electric bass,...