Season 4 Opening @ The Dawes House
Joining Donovan on October 6, 2026
Amr Fahmy - Has performed alongside jazz greats including Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea, Jon Faddis, Peter Erskine, Gary Peacock, Bill Evans, and Koko Taylor.
A core member of the Chicago Soul Jazz Collectiveand the Larry Brown Jr. Quartet, regularly performing at prominent Chicago venues and festivals like the Chicago Jazz Festival.
Dakarai Barclay -
Dakarai Barclay is a trumpet player and educator based in Chicago, Illinois. With each performance, Dakarai seeks to pay homage to the origins of Black American music, in all its forms, and those whose legacies we are indebted to. Outside of leading his own projects, Dakarai has played with musicians such as Willerm Delisfort, Winard Harper, Marlene Rosenberg, Jarrard Harris, Ernest Dawkins, Emma Blau and many more.
Frank Morrison - Frank Morrison is a versatile drummer known for his precision, feel, and dynamic range. Drawing from rock, gospel, funk, hip-hop, R&B, and jazz, he blends deep pocket grooves with expressive, tasteful playing. Equally at home on stage or in the studio, Morrison brings a focused, collaborative energy rooted in serving the music while pushing it forward.
Daseul Kim - Daseul Kim is a Chicago-based jazz bassist, bandleader, and member of the U.S. Navy Fleet Band, recognized for his commanding sound, leadership, and deep-rooted connection to the hard bop tradition. Based in New York City from 2010 to 2024, he developed his voice on one of the world’s most competitive jazz scenes, performing alongside leading artists and appearing at premier venues.