Felicia Porter is a trombonist and singer who grew up in a family of Chicago musicians. Her training started with Jay Friedman, the first trombonist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and continued with a scholarship to the Berklee College of Music. Despite her many years at the conservatory, Felicia Porter uses her trombone simply ‘to make people dance the soul’. For some years now, she has been living between Padua and the United States. This group is the multifaceted creature of Felicia Porter, who dominates the trombone, captivates with her voice and sparks lyrical fire with her spoken word. Felicia’s deep ties to her African-American roots infuse the music with the spirit of her hometown, Chicago, creating an atmosphere as rich and diverse as the city itself. Attending their show is like stepping into the heart of the Windy City, feeling the pulse of the streets and experiencing the music that is engraved in its soul. A chance to connect with the soulful melodies and compelling rhythms of Felicia Porter’s Soul Expansion: it is more than a show, it is an experience that lingers long after the last note fades.
