A fusion of jazz and world timbres and rhythms, with Arabic and Mediterranean overtones.
A collective of composers and musicians from all over the world dedicated to the performance of
new and original music.

Comprised of musicians/composers from four nations and four continents, this "composers' collective" provides a forum for the fusion of jazz and world sounds, and is influenced by the personal experiences that each of the musicians bring. We are deeply convinced that we are all part of a global world, where art and music are elements that can unify different cultures and create a new vision of peace and coexistence for the generations to come. We take as our mission to show to our audiences that this blending of cultures is indeed not only possible, but of higher intellectual value. To fulfill this goal, ELM collective is dedicated to the performance of original material created by its members and uniquely arranged to highlight the instrumentation and artistic perspective of the ensemble.

Listen to a 2008 interview of the ELM collective on "The State of Things" on WUNC-North Carolina Public Radio here