As a member of Last Gasp Collective and the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Jordan Hamilton aims to find new ways for the cello – a “traditional instrument” – to connect to a modern audience.

By merging songwriting, loop pedals, sample machines, cello, and vocals, the Western Michigan University graduate creates a sound that is reminiscent of experimental hip-hop, folk, soul, and classical. Whether he is playing original tunes, Bach, the Beatles, or Chance the Rapper, Hamilton’s music is sure to capture the heart and the mind while aiming to expose new horizons.