Six-time Grammy Award nominee and winner of the prestigious Edison Award (Netherlands) and Doris Duke Award (USA), Chief Adjuah (formerly known as Christian Scott) is one of the most innovative musicians in contemporary jazz. Creator of “Stretch Music,” he redefined jazz language by expanding rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic conventions to incorporate multiple musical forms, cultures, and languages. His performances, featured at renowned festivals such as Montreux and North Sea Jazz, are immersive experiences that transcend genres and move audiences worldwide. A virtuoso trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and designer of instruments and sound technologies, Chief Adjuah is regarded as a true sonic architect. Heir to Afro-descendant and Indigenous traditions, he weaves spirituality, ancestry, and political activism into his work. On stage, he gives himself fully, offering audiences rare beauty, creative power, and deep human connection. A visionary artist who turns each performance into a celebration of freedom and innovation.