The Rich Graiko Quartet: trumpeter-composer Rich Graiko leading a tight, improvisation-forward ensemble that fuses deep jazz musicianship with the roots of ska, reggae, and soul. Graiko’s horn carries decades of history—jazz discipline, classic Jamaican brass warmth, and the fire of collaborations with icons—delivered in a format that’s both virtuosic and deeply groove-driven. The result: soulful harmonies, a deep pocket, and trumpet lines that hit like sunlight through smoke.

A celebrated guitarist, award-winning composer, and musical storyteller, he has brought his voice to audiences across the U.S. and Europe—from the Panama Jazz Festival to concert halls in Italy and Germany. His sound weaves contemporary jazz, rock, and folk into a tapestry rich in harmony and deep in narrative. Their album A View of Earth, featuring Jon Cowherd, Michel Reis, and Aubrey Johnson, showcases Nick’s gift for marrying intellectual sophistication with raw human feeling. Beyond the stage he extends his craft through inventive live videos and compositions for small ensembles and full jazz orchestra, each piece revealing a quietly powerful emotional core.