Advisory Committee

30-year career as a professor of jazz history and performance with regional universities. Author of "Echoes of the Avenue," a history of the American South's jazz venues from 1920-1970. Maya has shaped the musical education of hundreds of working musicians.

Grammy-nominated pianist who performed with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Jerome contributes to programming direction and mentor relationships with emerging artists.

Founder of the Piedmont Soundscape Project, which documents and preserves the oral histories of Southern musicians. Ruth ensures Brown Sugar's programming reflects and honors the region's deep musical roots.

Founder of Midnight Sessions Records, an independent label that has produced twelve albums of original jazz and soul. Craig advises on artist booking, label partnerships, and revenue diversification strategies.

Former director of regional arts councils, with 25 years of experience building bridges between cultural institutions and the communities they serve. Diane ensures Brown Sugar remains accessible and deeply connected to the Piedmont Triad.

Technical consultant responsible for the acoustic design of Brown Sugar's listening room. With a background in studio engineering and live sound, Theodore ensures every seat in the house gets a world-class listening experience.