On January 30 at 7:30 p.m., Thomson Plaza for the Arts hosts Mikailo Kasha and MKDOUBLETRIO, promising an electrifying night of jazz. Recognized as one of the top 1% of bassists worldwide by Count Basie Orchestra director Scotty Barnhart, Kasha is a versatile bandleader and prodigious bassist known for his bold, cinematic sound.
A three-time DownBeat award winner, Kasha has graced major festivals like San Jose Jazz Summerfest and Rochester Jazz Festival, sharing stages with legends such as Nestor Torres and Dayna Stephens. Expect a high-energy performance of original compositions featuring two drummers, two keyboardists, and a surprise guitarist.