Sanders' 'The Third Eye' single released in June 2026

The album explores spirituality, improvisation, and an interrogation of the conventions surrounding Black American Music. Sanders prefers the term Black American Music to 'jazz', arguing that artists should be able to define their own relationship with the tradition. 'The Third Eye' was the first single, released in June 2026. 'Jazz Is Just A Game' followed in September 2026, featuring trumpeter Nicholas Payton and vocalist Mélanie Charles.

Sanders was born in New York City in 1994 and began playing drums and percussion at four. Sanders taught themselves E-flat clarinet at six. By age 13, Sanders was performing professionally in Japan's Kanto region and recording with TENGOKU BATAKE JAPON. Sanders is a Berklee College of Music graduate who has since worked with Kassa Overall, Ravi Coltrane, Maurice 'Mobetta' Brown, Taylor McFerrin, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Matthew Garrison, George Garzone, Jack DeJohnette Trio, and Kyoto Jazz Sextet.