NICK HMELJAK QUARTET and THE QUANTUM COMMITTEE SEXTET Live @ FSC

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Fulton Street Collective presents a performance with NICK HMELJAK QUARTET and THE QUANTUM COMMITTEE on Wednesday, August 26th at 7:30pm. "The Quantum Committee Sextet blends traditional jazz with innovation and passion. Meeting in the Western Michigan jazz studies program. Jacob Nowakowski (Bass), from Bartlett Illinois, composes their original pieces while laying down the groundwork for the band. Rohan Marr (Drums) from West Chicago Illinois, and Caleb Downey (Piano) from Cadillac Michigan complete the rhythm section bringing a diversity of textures and fiery passion. Haden Bovee (Saxophone) from Middleville Michigan, Colin Woniewski (Trombone)from Byron Center Michigan, and Joji Klooster (Saxophone) from Redlands California complete the sextet, expanding its musical possibilities through their innovative solos. Quantum, being inspired largely by jazz legends such as Charles Mingus, Ornette Coleman, and John Coltrane seek to reflect these artists' fire, while also bringing a refreshing originality. With the rich history of Jazz as their inspiration interspersed with their individual skills and passion for playing together, the possibilities are endless." "Nick Hmeljak is a trumpet and composer based in Kansas City, MO. His fusion quintet, Open Channel, performs regularly around the midwest. Open Channel has had the privilege of performing at KC Winter Jazz Fest, Prairie Village Jazz Fest, The Jazz at the Q series at Quality Hill Playhouse, KKFI Radio, and many more venues and events. Featuring some of Kansas Cities most forward thinking musicians including Matt Robertson, Andrew Voggesser, Isaiah Petrie, Aidan Murrow, Henry Scamurra, Lasse Corson, Jaylen Ward, and John Fraka. In addition to band leading, Nick is a Charlotte Street Resident and performs regularly as a sideman for R&B, Cumbia, Musical Theater, and party bands in addition to doing masterclasses, clinics, and private lessons for local high school music programs. Nick graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2023 with a B.M in Jazz Studies and has been a student of Adam Larson, Stan Kessler, Jamey Simmons, and Michael Arndt.