KonGruENT jazz concert at Cliff Bell’s

Dr. Kenneth Gill is a distinguished trombonist, composer, and educator born and raised in Detroit. Starting his musical journey in local schools, he earned degrees in music education, music performance, and a doctorate in jazz and contemporary improvisation. He has released multiple albums and performed with many notable artists.

Leslie Hoggatt Gill, also from Detroit, is a gifted vocalist, arranger, and songwriter. Her musical talents were nurtured from a young age through classical piano training and extensive performing experience across the U.S. and abroad, including iconic Detroit jazz venues.

Married in 2020, Kenneth and Leslie founded KonGruENT, a collective of accomplished musicians united by a goal to express freedom through straight-ahead and progressive jazz styles, showcasing the powerful sound of horns.