Nicole Rampersaud and J. LeBlanc

 Nicole Rampersaud and Joel LeBlanc will make their debut as a Duo at this year's Open Waters Festival.  Nicole Rampersaud is a Trumpet Player and Composer focused on creating music that cuts through genre, culture, and hyperbole to create resonate experiences that connect people from all walks of life. Her ability to effortlessly blend a multitude of musical practices, coupled with her impeccable control of traditional and non-traditional techniques allows her to deconstruct and abstract her instrument's sound in fascinating ways. Multi-award winning Guitarist and Composer Joel LeBlanc has spent the past several years organizing free improvisation ensembles with a broad cross section of musicians, from Nadia Francavilla to Mark Adam amongst several others.  The pair will perform new compositions written specifically for the festival.