Camille Thurman

Called a ”classic double threat” by NPR, Camille Thurman is equally adept on tenor saxophone, flute, and vocals. The New York City native has distinguished herself as a potent player as a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra from 2018-2020. Her own albums as a leader — Origins (2013), Spirit Child (2014), Inside the Moment (2017) and Waiting for the Sunrise (2019), a collection of standards and original compositions— showcased her chops as both an incredibly dynamic singer and instrumentalist. A respected leading musician, she has appeared at notable venues and festivals around the world, including The Kennedy Center, Rose Theater, Winter Jazz Fest, and on The Colbert Show.

Camille has partnered with veteran drummer Darrell Green, a seasoned New York drummer and inventive rhythmatist who has toured and recorded with such leading jazz luminaries as Cassandra Wilson, Pharoah Sanders, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Antoine Roney, Charles Tolliver, Steve Turre, Wallace Roney, Wayne Escoffery, Russell Malone and Jeremy Pelt.

Together, these two powerhouse musicians have assembled a dynamite band featuring rising trumpeter Wallace Roney, Jr., formidable guitarist Bruce Edwards and brilliant Bassist Tom DiCarlo and will perform music from their forthcoming release Fortitude (to be released on their label Epidote Music).

”Fortitude is a collection of thoughts, feelings and prayers assembled into melodies and sounds that speaks to our story. This project served as a personal reflection; Who are we? What do we value the most, what defines who we are even when it disappears, how do we find strength and hope around us via the cues that life leaves us. It is a reminder to face ourselves and really see who we are and what we are becoming in our darkest hour. It is also a reminder to trust what the Creator has given us and take a chance betting everything you have on faith —when life presents you with new opportunities.”

“We found strength in writing songs about our experiences, our hopes, our dreams; the parts of us that we don’t often tap into as artists. We wanted to create songs that reflect our lives, the lives of our loved ones, our community, our culture, and the people of the greater global community. With patience, love and fortitude, the melodies and words came into our hearts and gave birth to a collection of songs that join together creating our album Fortitude.”- Camille Thurman & Darrell Green

From Camille’s dreamy vocals, electrifying saxophone lines, Darrell’s mesmerizing rhythmic colors to dynamic interpretations of standards and originals, this fiery musical collaborative team is bound to make a huge impact on the music world.