What a year!
Profound gratitude for all the travels and adventures, and much appreciation for the support from friends old and new.
A deep sense of relief, as well. This year was an endurance test. We launched several challenging new projects while working to pay down debts and rebuild our touring circuit after the disruption of the pandemic.
In 2023, the YEAR OF GRIT & GUMPTION, we:
traveled over 27K miles
charted 13K spins and streams
added 2K followers and subscribers
employed 389 musicians
gave 102 performances
directed 57 workshops
played 9 big band concerts
accompanied 7 talented vocalists
headlined 5 music festivals
commissioned 3 new works
staged 2 milestone collaborations, and
enjoyed 1 hell of a year
As 2023 comes to a close, with a sigh of relief and a smile of gratitude, we thank you for being part of it.
Here’s to 2024!
Cheers,
Dmitri