HMM... Kalia Vandever

Trombonist Kalia Vandever is decoupling her instrument from its brass-band stereotypes, pivoting instead toward the expansive, ambient textures of contemporary jazz and minimalist composition. With the announcement of her new album 'Mana,' she’s trading technical flourishes for emotional gravity. We’re tracking a sharp rise in conviction following a targeted wave of tastemaker coverage, specifically around the lead single 'Hubbard Road.' Watch for her to bridge the gap between the experimental Brooklyn scene and the broader neo-classical audience currently dominated by pianists.