Woodwind artist Brent Birckhead, a Baltimore native, is an award-winning artist whose aesthetic is an intersectional amalgam of traditional and popular styles. Educated at Howard University (BME, MM), he has performed with legends like Lauryn Hill, Nas, SWV and Wale. Birckhead released his debut album in 2019 and followed up with “Cacao” in April 2024, a record exploring themes of self-reclamation and societal reflection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently teaching at Baltimore School of the Arts and Morgan State University, Birckhead continues to push the boundaries of jazz and contemporary music.