Downbeat Magazine calls trombonist Mariel Bildsten irrepressibly spontaneous (2020), and her 2023 release Steppin Out! explodes onto the scene as the exciting follow-up to Backbone, her 2020 debut. Mariel Bildsten headlines jazz festivals, plays around the country, and performs regularly in New York City, the US, and internationally. Mariel has been featured onstage with Jon Batiste, Dee Dee Bridgewater, the Charles Mingus Big Band, Jennifer Hudson, Roy Hargrove, and many others.The Mariel Bildsten Quintet will play her fresh interpretation of deep-cuts and classics, featuring the brightest musicians on the jazz scene. Expect an evening of thoughtful arrangements, spontaneous improvisation, and melodies that linger in your ear long after youve left the club.