BIO

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   Nate Topo has established himself as a well-known artist in the Detroit music community.  He just released his debut album, "Time of Monsters," with Detroit Jazz masters Ralphe Armstrong, Gayelynn McKinney, Scott Gwinnell, Vincent Chandler, Chuck Newsome, and many others. The project features six original songs, and contains pieces inspired by both Detroit's Motown heritage and its traditional Jazz scene. 

Nate began his career sitting in on weekly jam sessions at the legendary Bert's Marketplace. He will always be proud to be a part of this respected Thursday night tradition, led by the Bill Meyer Group. Over the past few years, Nate has also hosted his own jam sessions in Detroit's Eastern Market and Cass Corridor, welcoming special guests like Martha Reeves and James Carter. James even gave Nate the nickname “Mr. True-Tone." 

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Nate's love for vintage saxophones helped develop his unique sound. His lineup includes a 1919 tenor, 1926 alto, 1906 soprano, and a 70's baritone. These inspire Nate to emulate the sounds of artists who have influenced him from a young age. Ralphe Armstrong once said of Nate, “He sounds like Joe Henderson on the doggone tenor saxophone.” 

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   Nate was also a session musician with Olujimi Tafafaona and Adeboye Adegbenro. He will be on both of the upcoming In The Tradition and Baba BG Afrobeat albums. He visited New Orleans and joined Charlie Halloran at The Palm Court Jazz Cafe, and took the stage at Harvelle’s in Santa Monica with The Alligator Beach Band. Not only did Nate get to open the 2022 and 2023 Detroit Jazz Festival, he had the honor of leading his own set with the J.C. Herd All-Stars.

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