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KonGruENT jazz concert at Cliff Bell’s
KonGruENT is a talented musical ensemble from Detroit led by Dr. Kenneth Gill on trombone and vocalist Leslie Hoggatt Gill. The group celebrates freedom through traditional and progressive jazz, featuring a bold and powerful horn sound.
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.
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.
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