We're thrilled to announce the six incredible musicians who have officially joined the International Contemporary Ensemble! Congratulations to Alexander Davis, Erika Dohi, Darius Jones, Jonathan Finlayson, Erin Rogers, and Emmalie Tello. We look forward to highlighting these six unique artists in our upcoming programming! Read more about our new members below!
Credit: Sophie Sahara
Alexander Davis (he/him) is a New York City-based bassoonist who has been known for his ability to play “with poise and élan”- Cleveland Classical. He is a musician whose artistic intentions center on space-making, connection, and community-building within classical music. Read more
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Darius Jones has created a recognizable voice as a critically acclaimed saxophonist and composer by embracing individuality and innovation in the tradition of Black music. Jones has been awarded the Van Lier Fellowship, Jerome Foundation Artist-in-Residence and commission, Western Front residency and commission, French-American Jazz Exchange Award, Robert D. Bielecki Foundation Award, and Fromm Music Foundation commission from Harvard University. Read more
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Erin Rogers is a Canadian-American saxophonist, composer, and improviser dedicated to new and experimental music. Her “decidedly future-oriented” music has been described as “whimsical, theatrical” (Brooklyn Vegan), “radical and refreshing” (Vital Weekly) and “a richly expressive display of stentorian brilliance” (The Wire Magazine). Read more
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Described as "virtuosic" (NY Times) and "barrier-defying artist" (Mix Magazine), Osaka-born and New York-based pianist Erika Dohi is a multi-faceted artist with an eclectic musical background. From highly polished traditional classical to bold improvisation, she is a dynamic performer whose timeless style and unidiomatic technique set her apart in contemporary NYC avant-garde circles. Read more
Credit: John Rogers
Trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Jonathan Finlayson was born and raised in Oakland, California. As a unique voice in the New York Creative Music Community, Finalyson went on to perform and record in a variety of ensembles led by Muhal Richard Abrams, Henry Threadgill, Craig Harris, Ravi Coltrane, Mary Halvorson, Steve Lehman, Vijay Iyer and Craig Taborn among others. Read more
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Clarinetist Emmalie Tello is committed to creating art that integrates storytelling into sound and explores the emotional narratives inherent in music. She has a passion for collaborative projects and has been heard as a chamber musician and soloist at Carnegie Hall, MATA festival, Long Play Festival, Hear Now Festival, the Banff Centre, and the Bulgarian Consulate, among others. Read more