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In 2025 the boundary between Americana and jazz is cracking wide open. DC native Jack Waugh’s project Americanaland marries guitar players like Julian Lage or ‘Danny Gatton’s fiery abilities’ (WPFW) with a swampy, modern jazz fusion twist . Live, the quartet unspools cinematic melodies that slip from train beats to outside harmonic exploration - and back -inside a single chorus. The debut EP has already lit up regional radio, and with an impressive following of over 30,000 followers and fans via social media (@jackwaughmusic) the project has hit the ground running. Jack Waugh’s Americanaland has a sound that encompasses Jazz, Rock, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Pop, and more. The Americanaland full-length album will be released in this September 2026; through his unique compositions and spontaneous improvisations, Waugh strives to balance exploration of uncharted sonic territory with honest, uncompromised emotion. His recent release of his debut EP “Americanaland” marks this sound that fuses catchy melodies with the deep spiritual experience jazz listeners seek. For Waugh, his guitar and his voice makeup the bridge that connects and transports emotion to the audience.
Formed in 2017, Austin Loman Group has stunned audiences with their evocative songwriting, tight arrangements and fearless improvisation. Combining the attitude of the great
1970’s fusion bands with modern textures, the unit’s sound spans the pastoral moods of ECM jazz through the polyrhythmic fireworks of progressive metal. Their unique live show has landed them opportunities to share the stage with the likes of Brandon Woody, Button Masher, and Noah Pierre Band, while their 2021 album 'Infinite Square Well' received an honorable mention from ‘Capitalbop’.
Trinomial is an experimental fusion trio that embraces multiple traditions, including afrobeat, jazz, R&B, samba, and boom-bap. Formed out of grade school friendships in Prince George’s County, Maryland, the trio prioritizes music-making with a sense of exploration and freedom.