About the Artists

Darius Jones is a saxophonist and composer based in New York. He embraces individuality and innovation in the tradition of African-American music, and has released a string of diverse recordings featuring music and images evocative of Black Futurism. Jones’ music is a confrontation against apathy and ego, hoping to inspire authenticity that compels us to be better humans. In addition to collaborating with Amirtha Kidambi as the duo Angels and Demons, Jones has collaborated with artists including Gerald Cleaver, Oliver Lake, William Parker, Andrew Cyrille, Craig Taborn, Wet Ink Ensemble, Jason Moran, Trevor Dunn, Dave Burrell, Eric Revis, Matthew Shipp, Marshall Allen, Nasheet Waits, Branford Marsalis, Travis Laplante, Fay Victor, Cooper-Moore, Matana Roberts, JD Allen, Matthew Shipp, Nicole Mitchell, Georgia Ann Muldrow, and many more.

Amirtha Kidambi is a vocalist and composer living in New York. She is invested in the creation and performance of subversive music, from free improvisation and avant-jazz, to experimental bands and new music. Kidambi is also an educator, activist and organizer, informed by anti- racism, decolonization and anti-capitalism, and is co-founder and co-organizer of South Asian Artists in Diaspora and Musicians Against Police Brutality. In addition to collaborating with Darius Jones as the duo Angels and Demons and being the bandleader for Elder One, Kidambi is active in several improvising duos with Luke Stewart, Maria Grand, Matt Evans, and Matteo Liberatore. She is a key collaborator in Mary Halvorson’s sextet Code Girl, in various collaborations with William Parker, and has worked with the late Muhal Richard Abrams and the late Robert Ashley.

Acknowledgement

Thanks to Aram Bajakian. Presented in partnership with Coastal Jazz & Blues Society, and with the support of the Government of Canada and SOCAN Foundation.