Black Flute Brigade (BFB) is a Los Angeles-based flute collective redefining what a modern flute ensemble can look and sound like. Formed in December 2025, the group began as a one-time content session in a parking garage, bringing together four dynamic flutists and multi-instrumentalists: NOAMZ, B~Free, Aaron Shaw, and Jaay Dover. What started as a spontaneous collaboration quickly evolved into something much bigger as the group recognized both the beauty of their collective sound and the need for greater representation within the flute community.

United by shared experiences of feeling unseen or unwelcome in traditional flute spaces, BFB set out to create the community they had long been missing. Through reimagined interpretations of contemporary music—from Stevie Wonder to SZA—the collective is expanding perceptions of the flute while creating a sound that is distinctly their own.

Each member brings a unique musical element to the ensemble: NOAMZ's fiery energy and explosive creativity, B~Free's soulful, vocal-inspired phrasing, Aaron Shaw's technical precision and virtuosity, and Jaay Dover's effortless cool and laid-back groove. Together, these contrasting voices create a dynamic musical experience rooted in individuality, collaboration, and joy.

Whether performing beloved classics, contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul, jazz, or original arrangements, Black Flute Brigade celebrates the versatility of the flute while centering Black artistry, community, and creative expression.

More than a flute ensemble, Black Flute Brigade is a movement—reclaiming space, redefining expectations, and creating the representation they once searched for.

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Performed by NOAMZ, B~Free, Aaron Shaw, Jaay Dover
Mixing and Final Audio Treatment by Matthewdavid
Photo by Isaiah Thomas
Design and Layout by Jordan Rundle