Chicago-based group, the Organic Music Quartet, seeks to blur the line between composition and improvisation, creating spontaneous melodies and rhythms that best suit the energy of the room at each passing moment. Featuring Aidan Buck, Jackson Wheeler, Nat Lin, and Colin Dorion, the quartet offers an immersive and singular experience for all who attend.

Band Members:
Aidan Buck - Trumpet
Jackson Wheeler - Guitar
Nat Lin - Bass
Colin Dorion - Drums

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Trumpeter, composer, arranger, and educator Aidan Buck gained prominence in the Minneapolis/Eau Claire area while attending college there for 4 years. Summit Blue, his group in college, released two original full-length albums to hearty appreciation by the Eau Claire music community. Now living in Chicago, he is eager to plant his roots and start creating music with locals.

Jackson Wheeler is a Chicago-based guitarist, composer, and producer originally from Minneapolis. Their musical background is rooted in jazz, blues, and electronic music, and their work draws from global traditions—particularly those of the African diaspora. They explore the intersection of electronic and acoustic approaches, blending improvisation, composition, and sound design into a forward-thinking practice.

Nat Lin is an up and coming bassist in Chicago, Illinois. Since his graduation from Northern Illinois University in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in music performance, Nat has been a ubiquitous presence on the Chicago jazz scene frequently playing at venues such as the Jazz Showcase, Andy’s Jazz Club, The Green Mill, the Studebaker Theatre (with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra), the Fulton Street Collective, and many more. Nat is in demand as an upright and electric bassist because of his musical flexibility, deep swing feel, and virtuosic technique.

Colin Dorion is a Chicago-based drummer who brings a distinctive voice to every musical setting while remaining deeply grounded in tradition. He has studied at Berklee College of Music and Northern Illinois University. In addition to his formal training, Dorion has undertaken extensive independent study of historic and contemporary music, continually exploring new sounds and approaches to musical expression. He has performed with acclaimed artists including Bobby Broom and Ernest Dawkins, and he is recognized for his sincerity, versatility, and unwavering commitment to serving the music.