Modern Jazz & Soul Fest (Day 1)

Join us for Night 1 of the inaugural Modern Jazz & Soul Festival at Roots Music Project on April 11th, featuring an extraordinary lineup of accomplished artists pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz and soul music.

Headlining the evening is two-time Grammy winner Derrick Hodge, one of today's most versatile and influential musicians, whose masterful bass work has shaped some of hip-hop's most iconic recordings. The night continues with the JJ Murphy Quintet, bringing their distinctive blend of folk, blues, rock, and jazz, shaped by Murphy's years as a Nashville session player.

The soulful Wellington Bullings will grace the stage with her rich, sultry vocals that seamlessly blend classic soul, R&B, and jazz. Native Launchpad Award recipient Chantil Dukart brings her dynamic compositional range spanning funk, folk, classical, and jazz, while the Danny Kaminski Quartet rounds out this exceptional evening of modern jazz and soul innovation.

Single-day tickets are available for $32.50, or experience the full weekend of extraordinary music with a weekend pass for $50. Don't miss this landmark event showcasing some of the most compelling voices in contemporary jazz and soul music, all under one roof at Roots Music Project.

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

Roots Music Project Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit local music incubator based in Boulder, Colorado. We believe in the power of music to make the world a better place. All music starts locally. We empower artists, fans, and venues to connect and create a thriving and inspiring local music scene.

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Derrick Hodge is one of our moment’s most complete and complex musicians. A prolific composer, musical director, bandleader, producer bassist and advocate, Hodge has played on some of music’s most iconic albums, written & performed breakthrough orchestral arrangements and compositions, scored an impressive catalog of film and television work and created evocative sonic installations for prestigious cultural institutions, all alongside his work as an activist in the field of emerging young musicians. To date he has been awarded two Grammys, named a Sundance Composer Fellow, received the Motif Award; one of Nation’s highest honors for Child Advocacy, and his playing on Common’s “BE” has been officially recognized as one of top 20 basslines in Hip Hop History.

https://derrickhodge.com/

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDerrickHodge/

The JJ Murphy Quintet brings a night of original music to Roots Music Project on January 16, 2025. Performed by JJ Murphy, Nate Miller, Chantil Dukart and Wyatt Wear. Featuring JJ Murphy, MM in guitar performance from Belmont University. Murphy spent seven years in Nashville as a session player and composer. His personal style is a blend of folk, blues, rock and jazz. The January 16th show will also feature powerhouse Chantil Dukart on keys, the deep and clean sounds of bass man and podcaster, Wyatt Wear, rounded out by the very talented Nate Miller on sax and trumpet. Come hear their fresh sounds at Roots Music Project.

http://www.jjmurphymusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/jjmurphymusic?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Spotify: JJ. Murphy

Wellington Bullings adds a soulful touch to everything she sings. Her music is a balance of classic soul, R&B, and Jazz. With a rich sultry voice and soulful presence, it's easy to see why she is making a name for herself in the world of Neo Soul and beyond.

Wellington’s debut album titled, 'because I want to' was released in July, 2020. The project featured all original material touching on themes of empowerment, love, heartbreak, and soul searching. 'Because I want to' received positive reviews from local and national press. In a recent interview, magazine American Songwriter wrote in an article about Wellington;'with the technical skill to bolster her innate talent for music, Bullings is an artist to watch.' Sound In Review called her 'one to watch for creating a pop-jazz sound that is modern, sexy, expressive, and genuinely conveyed', while 303 Magazine has described her voice as 'full-bodied' and 'decadent.'

Recently, Wellington released a single titled ‘flame,’ that explores themes of black excellence and offers a positive narrative to the black community, after the racial injustices that resurfaced in 2020. The project was coupled with an impactful music video that featured collaborations with local black artists and creatives. The song has been placed in a documentary about racism, titled “this is [not] who we are.”The Berklee College of Music alum, Wellington Bullings continues to hone her skills by writing music and performing regularly in her hometown. Her second album will be released in the fall, 2023. She is currently planning an East coast/west coast tour in the early spring 2023.

https://www.wellingtonbullings.com/

Spotify: Wellington Bullings

Chantil is a Blue Desert Artist, Native Launchpad Award Recipient, touring member of Pamyua (Alaskan soul group), and a freelancing composer that recently scored a horror composition for an Indigenous Theatre play. As a writer, Chantil has released two albums, and has composed hundreds of compositions in her musical career.

An extremely versatile artist, she has written funk, folk, classical, jazz, reggae and brings a deep soulfulness, sense of humor and sincerity to the stage.

https://chantilmusic.com/

Spotify: Chantil Dukart

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl, Boulder, United States