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around the Denver area. He was also KUVO’s artist of the month for December 2019. Alex continues to learn and study from the incredible tradition of jazz and classical music while trying to refine his own voice on the guitar.

JENNIFER HARTSWICK, vocalist & trumpeter

Trumpeter and vocalist, Jennifer Hartswick is one of the most exciting performers in music today. She exudes confidence and joy and brings her own refreshing spirit to the stage every time she performs. Jennifer’s music is honest, soulful and comes with a maturity far beyond her years. Hartswick is an original member of the Trey Anastasio Band and has recorded/shared the stage with Herbie Hancock, Phish, Christian McBride, Tom Petty, Aaron Neville, Carlos Santana, The Rolling Stones, Big Gigantic, Dave Matthews, Meghan Trainor and countless others. Jennifer’s live performances are renowned as spontaneous, joyful and contagious. Her natural charisma and sincerity shines through, and each performance is a celebration of musical collaboration. And whether she is wailing on the trumpet or singing an intimate vocal solo, her performance is all part of a single seamless instrument, one that is played not only with astounding technical proficiency, but also with sensitivity, conviction and heart.

PELL, vocalist

Since he came on the scene, New Orleans native, Pell has been synonymous with good vibes. This year, Pell is coming out of the gate swinging releasing his single “Cruel”; a fun and vibey spin on a heartbreak song, reminding petty lovers to not be cruel. In most recent years, Pell has thrived in the Bounce influenced, Alternative Hip Hop space, releasing tracks like “Juice”, “Fallin’ Apart”, and “Two Feet” with Australia’s Young Franco, and “On Read” and “What’s Next” with Austin Millz. In 2021 Pell released two projects concurrently. The two projects—glbl wrmng vol. 1 and Floating While Dreaming II—represented the powerful competing impulses of Pell’s artistry: the collaborative side that wants to put his peers on and showcase the talent brimming over in his hometown, and the solitary writerly side that seeks to explore his most personal feelings and experiences. His first mixtape, Floating While Dreaming, garnered attention from press across the board. Since then, Pell has collaborated with artists like NGHTMRE Brasstracks, Big Gigantic to name a few. Other notable tours include accompanying acts like Kehlani, PJ Morton, Tank & The Bangas, Big Freedia, Doja Cat, and more.