Grammy Award-winning trombonist and composer Kalia Vandever brings her distinctive voice as an extra performance indoors during the final BAM Thursday for 2025. Based in Brooklyn, Vandever is celebrated for her sonorous tone, lyrical improvisations, and fearless approach to the trombone—transforming its challenges into melodies that linger long after the last note.

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