The Abram Collier Nonet is a collective of some of Chicago’s finest musicians, headed by vocalist and baritone saxophonist Abram Collier. The group performs a variety of original, ensemble-exclusive arrangements, ranging from jazz standards and repertoire from the Great American Songbook, to selections from modern pop music and video game soundtracks adapted for jazz ensemble. In addition, the group plays original compositions by Collier himself, traversing folk, traditional & modern pop, and jazz. Heavily influenced by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr., and Michael Bublé, Collier uses the nonet as a vehicle for breathing new life into timeless music while bringing a traditional sound to a new, younger audience.