praesēns (latin word for present) is a free improvisation collective formed by tap dancer Melissa Almaguer, tabla player Roshni Samlal, bassist Hannah Marks, flautist Kana Miyamoto, singer Maya Lee and sound healer Kamila Hadiya. The intention of this collective is to immerse in a journey of chakra cleansing and liberation by way of sound. Videographer- Garrett Parker Sound- Kenchakaj Artwork- Amanda Everich

Drums-Lesley Mok Guitar- Franklin Rankin Bass- Natalie Greffel Electronics: Shinya Lin Tap dance: Melissa Almaguer

Tap dance- Melissa Almaguer Electronics/piano - Kengchakaj

Live at The Jazz Gallery August 10, 2022 Kana Miyamoto- Flute Roshni Samlal- Tabla Liany Mateo- Bass Jessica Caplan- Sound healing

Melissa Almaguer- Tap Michael King- Piano Eric Wheeler- Bass Kush Abadey- Drums Bird's ABCDs- Charlie parker Antrhopology Bloomdido Confirmation Donna Lee

Happy 100th Birthday to the GOAT, Charlie Parker! Thank you for your music and constant inspiration. Music: Ko Ko (Charlie Parker) Dancer: Melissa Almaguer Video by Cruz Lee at Victoria Films #tapdance #birdlives #100yearsofbird #charlieparker #bebop #jazzmusic #saxophone #bird2020 #bird100 # legend #koko #centenary