Modern Jazz & Soul Fest (Day 2)

Experience the second night of the Roots Music Project inaugural Modern Jazz & Soul Festival, featuring another remarkable lineup of innovative artists. Leading the evening is acclaimed trumpeter Gabriel Mervine, whose versatile mastery has led him to share stages with legends like Christian McBride, Natalie Cole, and Terence Blanchard.

The night unfolds with Haiikuu, the mesmerizing project of Ashley Christine Edwards, weaving soul poetry through ambient R&B textures, followed by the dynamic sounds of Dandu. Soul balladeer Dechen Hawk & The Lit Squad bring their compelling fusion of beautiful ballads and gritty throwback funk, channeling influences from Stevie Wonder to Jeff Buckley.

Rounding out this extraordinary evening is Olivia "Liv" Roumel, whose unique "nature-soul" approach blends raw storytelling with intricate harmonies, creating a distinctive fusion of R&B, soul, and singer-songwriter styles.

Single-day tickets are available for $32.50, or experience both nights of exceptional music with a weekend pass for $50. Join us at Roots Music Project for this unforgettable celebration of contemporary jazz and soul.

Full bar on premises; Plenty of free parking; Lyft and Uber friendly!

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Born in Bridgewater, New Jersey, Gabriel Mervine began his professional playing career at the age of thirteen years old. By the time he graduated high school he was already looking at making a career out of playing the trumpet. He then went to the Colorado University at Boulder for Jazz Studies, but after one year decided to dedicate his time to becoming a working trumpet player, which would include continuing his studies privately with people such as Bobby Shew, Roger Ingram, and Greg Gisbert just to name a few.

Gabriel quickly gained recognition and began performing with people such as Natalie Cole, Christian McBride, Chie Imaizumi, the Ninth and Lincoln Orchestra, Terence Blanchard, Russell Malone, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Steve Lippia, John McNeil, Convergence, Roberta Gambarini, the Motet, and Houston Person while also building a strong freelance career playing everything from Mariachi to Mahler. Gabriel resides in Denver, Colorado and keeps a rigorous schedule of local and national performances.

https://www.facebook.com/gabrielmervinetrumpet/

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A project by vocalist producer/performer ashley christine edwards.

Haiikkuu weaves soul poetry through the 4th world. ephemeral ambient r&b textures interplay with human vibration in liminal space & Dali daydreams.

This is an experiment of archetypes, channeling raw expression and intuitive feminine wisdom. vocal layers soar high peaks and inner seas with repeated phrases, seeking balance between feral power, dynamism and precision. each performance is a ritual, leading to acceptance of the self and the collective in the now moment. the magic of haiikuu is ether and water. energy moves as melodies become mantras. fertile shadows come to light as they beg us to look in the mirror with more love.

www.iamashleyedwards.com

Dandu’s music is hard to categorize, with ever-expanding influences that range from jazz to metal, electronica to classical, and beyond. The trio’s sound is fueled by complex, well-thought-out arrangements that leave room for moments of true spontaneity. The mission of the music is to take you on a journey through shifting scenes, evoke a range of emotions, and keep you endlessly surprised by what comes next. The sound of this democratic outfit is made up of the deep pocket and melodic style of bassist Sean Dandurand, the masterfully polyrhythmic and endlessly modulating grooves of drummer Dylan Johnson, and the vast textures and swirling soundscapes of synthesist/keyboardist Ben Weirich.

Dandu has played across the USA at iconic venues like Webster Hall, Chautauqua Auditorium, Paradise Rock Club, Meow Wolf (Denver), and many more. The trio has shared the stage with Jacob Collier, Thundercat, Louis Cole, John Scofield, John Medeski, Victor Wooten, Dennis Chambers, Tera Melos, and many more.

https://www.facebook.com/dandumusic/

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Like Stevie Wonder and Jeff Buckley thrown in a blender, Indie Soul Balladeer Dechen Hawk creates music that ranges from beautiful ballads to gritty throwback funk and soul. He believes conscious music has the power to heal and transform humanity for the better. Hawk's call pierces the state of unawareness and asks you to speak the truth.

His work creates community by bringing people together from all walks of life to do something they all have in common and enjoy.

https://dechenhawk.com/

https://www.facebook.com/DechenHawkMusic/

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Writer, singer, and guitarist Olivia "Liv" Roumel paints raw, yet ethereal storytelling with an intricate harmonic foundation. Based in Denver, Colorado, much of her music is written and influenced by her introspection while in nature, leading her to coin the term “nature-soul”.

Steeped in vocal jazz and expressive lyricism, paired with a unique, communicative approach to keys and guitar playing, Liv’s sound is a rule-bending fusion of R&B, soul, and singer-songwriter influences. She seeks to immerse listeners in a world that articulates the internal complexity and beauty within us all.

Olivia performs and records with guitarist, producer, and engineer Harrison Tucker, who brings these songs to life in full color.​​

Raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, she was lucky to be immersed in local music, poetry, and arts from a young age. Next to music, digesting the world through writing has been the most consistent thread in her life - her music paints stories of growth, inner work, and many themes that connect to the cycles of earth.

Liv went on to study vocal jazz and songwriting at Berklee College of Music in Boston - but was redirected to Colorado in her early twenties. She graduated from Naropa University, a Buddhist-inspired school in the foothills of Boulder, where she studied music and psychology, where she also met collaborator Harrison Tucker.

Catch Olivia live as a solo performer, a duo, and with her full band. Dates posted regularly on this site, on her Facebook page, and Instagram.

https://www.oliviaroumelmusic.com/

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