Originally from Detroit, Michael Hudson-Casanova is an alto saxophonist, composer, and improviser who has lived in Chicago since 2021. His debut album, Echoes of Thought, is “…an exceptional record by a killer band,” -All About Jazz. His music blends traditional and contemporary jazz concepts and consistently leaves plenty of room for dynamic improvisation with carefully chosen bandmates.

Hudson-Casanova has received awards, scholarships, and grants for his music, including individual artist grants from Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and the Illinois Arts Council Agency. In 2022, he was featured as a soloist with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra for their production of “Charlie Parker: With Strings.”

Hudson-Casanova has appeared at venues across the United States as a leader and sideman including Chris’ Jazz Cafe, South Jazz Kitchen, Cliff Bell’s, Silvana, The Green Mill, Cafe CODA, Elastic Arts, and more. He has toured extensively throughout the midwest and east coast with his own bands.