Nicole Mitchell brings an exciting new approach to flute improvisation. Co-president of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), she is the founder of the critically acclaimed Black Earth Ensemble. Mitchell, Downbeat magazine's "#1 Rising Star Flutist 2006 and 2007," has performed with Anthony Braxton, James Newton & Muhal Richard Abrams. Awarded "Chicagoan of the Year 2006" by the Chicago Tribune, Mitchell does residencies, workshops & panel discussions in Europe, Canada & the United States.

With David Boykin, saxophone; David Young, trumpet; Jeff Parker, guitar; Tomeka Reid, cello; Josh Abrams, bass; Marcus Evans, drums; Ugochi, vocals.