Immigrantet

Nicola Caminiti – saxophone
Juan Diego Villalobos – vibes
Hamish Smith – bass
JK Kim – drums

Immigrantet is a collaborative composers’ collective featuring some of the most dynamic young voices in jazz today—Italian saxophonist Nicola Caminiti, Venezuelan vibraphonist Juan Diego Villalobos, New Zealand bassist Hamish Smith, and South Korean drummer Jongkuk Kim. The project showcases the group’s unique approach to composition, blending cultural influences and collective improvisation into a cohesive yet richly diverse work. The core idea behind the ensemble is that each member is an immigrant of the United States, each with different musical, cultural ideas and experiences.

Immigrantet debuts The Elements, a four-part suite inspired by Water, Earth, Air, and Fire. Featuring musicians from four continents, this performance blends global music traditions with modern jazz for a truly unique night.