Energetic, attentive, and dynamic define Noah Simpson's trumpet playing. Joined by his band of Portland Natives, they strive to provide a fresh set of ears to Black American music. Cory Limuaco provides consistent, intricate grooves that compliment Milo Fultz’s grooving melodic bass lines. Charles Brown III guides the band harmonically creating a platform for Noah to lead the band with his contemporary approach to the trumpet..   Noah Simpson's Neo Soul Jam w/ special guests Innovation Project. $15 GA Ticket $35 Ticket- (includes dinner with meat and vegetarian options, and Reserved Seating)   Innovation Project   Laz Glickman (18) — piano   University of Oregon (music/business double major); Mel Brown Jazz Workshop; Centrum/Port Townsend, Berklee College of Music Jazz Workshop (Perugia, Italy); Alan Jones Academy of Music; Lake Oswego High School.  Studied with Randy Porter, George Colligan, David Goldblatt & George Bouhey; Studies with Toby Koenigsberg.   Domo Branch (18) — drums    Manhattan School of Music (Jazz percussion; scholarship recipient); Performing with Wynton Marsalis at Brooks Bros. Holiday celebration in NYC.  National Youth Jazz Orchestra/European tour; American Music Project (Thara Memory); Mel Brown Jazz Workshop; Centrum/Port Townsend; Alan Jones Academy of Music; Grant High School.  Studied with Alan Jones, Christopher Brown; Studies with Kendrick Scott.   Finn Jones (18) — bass   Northwestern University (music major); Mel Brown Jazz Workshop; Port Townsend; Berklee College of Music Jazz Workshop (Perugia, Italy); American Music Project; Alan Jones Academy of Music; Grant High School; Studied with Alan Jones, Jon Lakey, Chuck Israels, John Clayton, Christoph Luty, Jeff Hamilton.  Currently studying jazz bass and film with Carlos Henriguez at JALC.   Innovation Project has opened for Ravi Coltrane, Taylor Eigsti and Benny Green, and performed at the Montavilla Jazz Festival and several venues.