They Refused to Chase Trends: Ascendant on Musicians Reveal
For 25 years, Chicago’s Ascendant has created a distinctive blend of funk, soul, R&B, jazz and more. Founding members Kael Mboya and Michael Lockett join Joe Kelley on Musicians Reveal for a wide-ranging conversation about Ascendant’s beginnings, their Chicago musical roots, the evolution of the band and the influences that helped shape their unique sound....
Love Saved My Life Bubbling under the Top 100 on SmoothJazz Network
Ascendant’s latest single, Love Saved My Life, is bubbling under the Top 100 on SmoothJazz Network several months after it’s release in May. Obviously, the song has some staying power. Let’s keep it going. Request it on the SmoothJazz Network
Ascendant is Nominated for Best R&B Artist by Chicago Reader
On the heels of our SOLD OUT show at Copper Still Martini Lounge and Speakeasy last month and our SoulTracks.com Readers Choice Awards nomination for Group of the Year, we got word of another nomination for Best R&B Artist by the Chicago Reader! Shout out to Chris Greene for sending word about the nomination. He’s up...
Chicago band Ascendant to bring its uplifting sound to City Winery Chicago
Read this online interview with Eric Schelkopf of The Total Scene, an online blog that presents the best of arts and entertainment in the Chicago area. Schelkopf gets into the details of Ascendant’s new Maxi-Single release, Love Saved My Life, the meaning behind the Illuminate series color schemes and the band relationships. https://thetotalscene.blogspot.com/2025/06/chicago-band-ascendant-to-bring-its.html
BAAS Entertainment Podcast – Ascendant Stronger Than Ever
Episode 137-Ascendant, an eclectic group that blends Jazz, R&B, Inspiration, and House, has created a unique sound that has captivated music enthusiasts worldwide. This week, Troy had the privilege of interviewing members Kael Mboya (keyboard and vocals), Michael Lockett (vocals and percussion), Eric Johnson (drums), and Curtis Kincaid (guitar). The conversation took listeners on...