Started in the summer of 2024, this project is Sachio Nang’s full blown vision of the perfect mix of jazz, funk, fusion, rock, and gospel. With a 5 piece horn section, and tunes that are equal parts groovy as infectiously catchy, Mid-Air delivers with electric solos, immaculate grooves, and thrilling live arrangements.

Sachio Nang started recording music in mid 2018, gradually upping his production value as he expanded his skills, eventually leading to his most recent release, a full blown jazz funk/fusion album entitled “Portraits”, in which he played Saxophones, Flutes, Clarinets, Guitars, Bass, Keys, and Drums, but also composed, arranged, mixed, and mastered all of tracks. An avid multi-instrumentalist, Sachio is never afraid to challenge not only himself, but the musicians around him.

Blending both old and new musical sensibilities, Mid-Air will certainly have something for everyone. Constantly pushing the boundaries of genre, Mid-Air can execute anything from a prog-rock tune to melt your face off, or even a reggae chart to kick back and relax to.

Mateo Suarez & The Public Ear’s brand of jazz-rock fusion is a call back to the artists of the ’60s and ’70s. His backing band The Public Ear’s sound is a fresh take and mix of Bob Dylan, Frank Zappa, Kamasi Washington, and War, creating kaleidoscopes of sound for your ears to enjoy. The band hails from Columbia College Chicago out of the South Loop, and they offer some of the best music coming out of the Chicago area.

Led by electric organist Isaiah Keith, GARM is an organ trio that plays an eclectic mix of fusion, funk and jazz.

The group performs and records around the greater Chicago area. They’ve recently released a SUKO Jazz Collective-affiliated EP entitled “Clean It Up!!”.