Nikki Birch

2 weeks ago | wesa.fm | Nikki Birch

Nubya Garcia smiles as she lights her bespoke incense. Named for Odyssey, her 2024 album, the scent is meant to give the same multisensory experience that she enjoys while listening to or creating music. As the fragrance fills the NPR Music office, her powerful yet delicate compositions take us on a tranquil journey. Garcia's deeply rich tenor saxophone graces swelling strings and hypnotic grooves throughout this Tiny Desk.

2 weeks ago | nepm.org | Nikki Birch

Jazz & World Music Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Nubya Garcia smiles as she lights her bespoke incense. Named for Odyssey, her 2024 album, the scent is meant to give the same multisensory experience that she enjoys while listening to or creating music. As the fragrance fills the NPR Music office, her powerful yet delicate compositions take us on a tranquil journey.

2 weeks ago | npr.org | Nikki Birch

Nubya Garcia smiles as she lights her bespoke incense. Named for Odyssey, her 2024 album, the scent is meant to give the same multisensory experience that she enjoys while listening to or creating music. As the fragrance fills the NPR Music office, her powerful yet delicate compositions take us on a tranquil journey. Garcia's deeply rich tenor saxophone graces swelling strings and hypnotic grooves throughout this Tiny Desk.

1 month ago | radiomilwaukee.org | Nikki Birch

Right from the jump, the horns hit with crisp urgency, heralding the arrival of Igmar Thomas' Revive Big Band at the Tiny Desk. This is not your grandparents' — or even your great-grandparents' — big band sound. Yes, it feels familiar, but the driving grooves are undeniably hip-hop. Thomas, whose many hats include trumpeter, composer and musical director, is a founding member of Revive Music Group.

1 month ago | npr.org | Nikki Birch

Igmar Thomas' Revive Big Band: Tiny Desk Concert Horns herald the arrival of the hip-hop inspired big band at the Tiny Desk. February 26, 20255:00 AM ET Right from the jump, the horns hit with crisp urgency, heralding the arrival of Igmar Thomas' Revive Big Band at the Tiny Desk. This is not your grandparents' — or even your great-grandparents' — big band sound. Yes, it feels familiar, but the driving grooves are undeniably hip-hop.