David Bertrand Quartet at Soapbox Gallery

David Bertrand (Flutes)A native of Trinidad & Tobago, flutist/ composer David Bertrand is a graduate of the Aaron Copland School of Music’s M.A. jazz program, he is has performed at the Kennedy Center, several jazz festivals in the Caribbean and notable jazz venues in NYC. Julia Chen (Piano)Raised in Brooklyn, Julia Chen holds degrees in Jazz Piano Performance and Psychology from the Oberlin College and Conservatory in Ohio. She has performed at the Kennedy Center, the Cutting Room (NYC) and is an in-demand dance accompanist and pianist in several projects, including the quartet that plays her original music. Richard Mikel (Double Bass)A graduate of the music program of the University of Northern Colorado, Richard moved back to his native Austin, Texas and quickly became a top call sideman typically splitting his time between Austin and Houston...

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David Bertrand (Flutes)A native of Trinidad & Tobago, flutist/ composer David Bertrand is a graduate of the Aaron Copland School of Music’s M.A. jazz program, he is has performed at the Kennedy Center, several jazz festivals in the Caribbean and notable jazz venues in NYC. Julia Chen (Piano)Raised in Brooklyn, Julia Chen holds degrees in Jazz Piano Performance and Psychology from the Oberlin College and Conservatory in Ohio. She has performed at the Kennedy Center, the Cutting Room (NYC) and is an in-demand dance accompanist and pianist in several projects, including the quartet that plays her original music. Richard Mikel (Double Bass)A graduate of the music program of the University of Northern Colorado, Richard moved back to his native Austin, Texas and quickly became a top call sideman typically splitting his time between Austin and Houston. Moving to NYC in the summer of 2017, his main pursuit is to add strength and stability to the groups he performs with.Carter Bales (Drums)A seasoned percussionist from NYC, Carter Bales has been performing professionally for over 15 years. Deeply versed in various traditions of American music, Bales’ drumming reflects his love of jazz, funk, Caribbean and African music and electronic styles. A highly sought after sideman, he has played/recorded with several groups and is a graduate of the jazz performance program of The New School.

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