NJQ (USA) to perform at Toyota Hornbill Music Festival 2024

Kohima, November 23: The Task Force for Music & Arts (TaFMA) today informed that NJQ (USA) will be performing at the upcoming 25th edition Toyota Hornbill Music Festival 2024 on 2nd December 2024 at the main arena, Naga Heritage Village Kisama from 5:00 PM onwards.

NJQ (USA) is a jazz quartet consisting of Michael Glynn, Delbert Anderson, Reuel Lubag, and Ed Littlefield.

They represent powerful and diverse musical traditions and cultural identities, enriching the jazz world with their distinctive contributions.

Michael Glynn, a seasoned bassist born in Seattle, has collaborated with jazz legends such as Eric Alexander, Dave Grusin, and Louis Hayes, while also exploring classical, calypso, and Arab/European music.

His versatile performances have spanned the Pacific Northwest, New Mexico, and the Bay Area.

Delbert Anderson, a Diné jazz trumpet artist and educator, blends Navajo “spinning songs” with jazz, funk, and hip-hop, while using his music to preserve and share Diné history. Anderson’s work, including projects like “The Long Walk: 1,674 Days,” reflects on historical narratives and his community’s resilience.

Reuel Lubag, a multi-talented musician and educator based in the Pacific Northwest, is known for his work with the Native Jazz Quartet and his involvement in programs like the US Department of State’s American Music Abroad. Lubag’s vast performance history includes collaborations with jazz greats such as Dizzy Gillespie and Joe Williams, and he continues to perform regularly at local jazz venues.

Ed Littlefield, a percussionist and composer of Lingít heritage, brings indigenous traditions into the jazz realm through the Native Jazz Quartet and his acclaimed solo projects. As a cultural ambassador, Littlefield has composed for film, theater, and the stage, including ground breaking work on a Lingít opera.

Together, these four musicians embody a fusion of heritage, jazz, and innovation, using their craft to educate, inspire, and connect audiences across generations. (Page News Service)