Thaddeus Tukes, vibes
Ryan Nyther, trumpet
Brooke Wyatt, piano
Micah Collier, bass
Jeremy Warren, drums

     Thaddeus Tukes has been on my radar screen for some time. The Chicago Tribune says musician and composer Thaddeus Tukes "brings poetry to the vibraphone." Thaddeus showed prodigious musical talent at a young age, and was awarded the ILMEA top high school vibraphonist in the state at 16. He is a graduate of Whitney Young High School and Northwestern University, where he pioneered the first degree in jazz vibraphone studies. Thaddeus is a Luminarts fellow, Vivian K Harsh Society Awardee, and president of his new record label, Vibestown Studios. He currently performs as a bandleader and special guest with various ensembles throughout the country.
    I saw Thaddeus perform several years ago and was duly impressed, and then saw him again just recently at the Jazz Showcase and was absolutely knocked out. He was great before, but … wow. I caught up with him on the break and said to him, “Well, I know how you spent your pandemic.” I am thrilled to share this extraordinary young talent – this true rising star – with all of you. Join the Thaddeus Tukes quintet as they spend an evening giving us hope for the future of this vibrant art form. –SR

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