Percussionist

American Patchwork Quartet (APQ), led by multi-GRAMMY® award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics, and East Asian ornamentation. APQ’s sound is a masterful confluence of tradition and innovation, transcending culture, politics, and ideology. Their debut was recently nominated for “Best Folk Album” at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards.

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American Patchwork Quartet

Argyros Performing Arts Center

Rite of Swing Jazz Café: Javier Nero Septet

Temple University

20 year-old trumpet star Ace Williams, influenced by the vast lineage of the African American and Japanese traditions, aims to bring the values and feelings of peace to his audience. Born in New York City, he began playing trumpet at the age of eight under the tutelage of his father, Willie Williams. He has studied with musicians such as: Mark Gross,Valery Ponomarev, Tatum Greenblatt and the late Joe Shepley among many others.

Ace Williams

Room 623

Bachelor of Music- Junior Jazz Percussion

Student Recital: Koleby Royston

Johns Hopkins University

GRAMMY-nominated trumpeter, composer, producer and bandleader Theo Croker is redefining modern jazz through genre-blending innovation. A storyteller who speaks through his trumpet, Croker has developed a distinctive musical voice, moving seamlessly between jazz, hip hop, and neo-soul.

Percussionist

Koleby Royston

Events

Upcoming events

6 - 7 Nov, 2026

Theo Croker · Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club

Past events

Oct 15, 2026

American Patchwork Quartet · The Argyros Performing Arts Center

Apr 9, 2026

Rite of Swing Jazz Café: Javier Nero Septet · Temple University Boyer College of Music and Dance

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