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.