Ambrose Akinmusire and Aszure Barton

Born in Oakland, California, Ambrose Akinmusire is a jazz trumpeter known for his bold approach, blending post-bop, funk, and free jazz. He gained attention with 2008's Prelude to Cora and his acclaimed 2011 Blue Note debut, When the Heart Emerges Glistening. Collaborating with artists like Kendrick Lamar and Becca Stevens, Akinmusire won major competitions and worked with legends like Steve Coleman. His work includes Origami Harvest with Mivos Quartet and recent collaborations with guitarist Bill Frisell. Notable for exploring the Black experience in jazz, he has a master's from USC.