ISAIAH COLLIER

BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB / MAY 8

Isaiah Collier is a rising star in jazz, known as a saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and activist. His emotionally charged performances transform music into a baptismal experience, as his spirited saxophone notes immerse audiences in the depths of jazz. Raised in Chicago’s Baptist church choir, Isaiah discovered the saxophone in adolescence, drawing inspiration from legends like John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, and Gary Bartz. Mentored by Chicago greats Ari Brown and Roscoe Mitchell, he delved into the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) and the Art Ensemble of Chicago. Isaiah has released five albums, including his latest project, The World Is on Fire (2024). For one night only at Blue Note, Collier’s band, The Chosen Few — featuring pianist Eric Lewis, bassist Jon Michelle, and drummer Joe Dyson — will perform music addressing social disruption, systemic racism, and equal justice. His roaring solos and explosive artistry speak timeless truths from the past, present, and future. RES