I'm currently finishing a Masters degree in Improvisation at the University of Michigan, where I have had been extremely fortunate to study with Andrew Bishop, Ellen Rowe, Ed Sarath, and Geri Allen. 
My primary background before coming to U of M was in classical saxophone and music education where I studied at Central Michigan University under John Nichol and Rob Smith. I hold my classical background as a crucial development for my jazz playing. 
I've had the pleasure of spending a week with David Liebman as part of his Chromatic Harmony masterclass, as well as traveling with him to Austria as part of the International Association of Schools of Jazz. I will also be attending the Banff Centre Workshop for Creative Music, led by Dave Douglas.
I've been fortunate enough to share the stage with some of the best jazz artists around today, including: Jeff Tain Watts, Geri Allen, Robert Hurst, Sean Jones, John Fedchock, Terri Lynne Carrington, Bill Carrothers, Douglas Ewart, Karl Berger, Wadada Leo Smith, Dafnis Prieto, Graham Haynes, the Temptations, among others.
I hope to keep this page up to date with my musical journey, as who knows where it may take us! Thanks for visiting!

Jonah Jonathan has been playing four string instruments since he was ten years old. Jonathan points out, “Actually since age two, if you count strumming on the ukulele back where I’m from in Hawaii.” He was inspired to dedicate himself to music after his grandfather (who played French horn, trumpet, and piano) passed on suddenly just a few days after Jonah’s first orchestra concert. The bassist muses, “Had it not been for my grandfather, I would not be playing bass, let alone music in general. He was a huge inspiration and my first fan.” Jonathan played classical music in the orchestra from 5th grade but never took it too seriously until ninth grade when he found a good teacher. He recalls the first time that year when he became turned onto jazz: “I was on a field trip with my school orchestra to Boston Symphony Hall to see Wynton Marsalis rehearse All Rise, his Jazz/Classical composition. As soon as I saw the bass player Carlos Henriquez holding down the groove in the most bad ass way imaginable, I said to myself, hey, I bet I could do that!” 

Jonah Jonathan enrolled at 14 into a college jazz class at Berkshire Community College taught by saxophonist Alan Livermore. Jonathan was the only bassist in the class, and he was soon learning jazz theory and playing jazz walking bass lines, “At first, I never really studied how to play lines, I just used my ear and began doing it. I think this is the true way to learn how to play. Just do it!” The ensemble played through ten Duke Ellington tunes throughout the first half of the semester. In the second half of the semester the ensemble went and played “gigs” in various locales such as nursing homes and churches for community service. By 16 Jonathan was participating in the Jazz Ensembles and Classes at Williams College. He became one of the most in demand bassists in Upstate NY, Albany, and Western Mass

A singer, bassist, and clarinetist, Annick Odom performs in various chamber groups in and around The Netherlands and also has several solo projects. One of these projects is "West Virginia, My Home," which includes commissions of composers to write pieces inspired by the state. She enjoys exploring the folk music and history of her home state, West Virginia and is especially interested in connecting to socio-political issues by mixing "traditional" folk music, improvisation, storytelling, and new music. The music that makes her most excited connects to community and has a strong sense of place.

Doron Segal had been studying classical piano since the age of 9, at the age of 16 he got interested in jazz music  and started to play in different rock and jazz groups
 
.In the years that followed he participated in various projects and bands in Israel.
At the age of 21 Doron started studying in the Academy of music and dance in Jerusalem, majoring in Jazz Piano. He was awarded a scholarship of excellence from The Israeli Union of Performing Artists.
Doron had moved to Berlin at the end of 2014, and became a part of the Berlin music scene, participating in different projects and working with various local artists

Life long music lover. Detroit born and raised.

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