On her Candid Records debut “Reflection of Another Self,” trumpeter, flugelhornist and composer Milena Casado delivers one of the most auspicious jazz debuts in recent memory. The album is a deeply personal exploration of identity, trauma, and self-discovery, rendered through an innovative blend of dreamlike electronic textures and outstanding organic performances.

Drawing inspiration from Miles Davis’s classic quintet while pushing into new sonic territory, Casado weaves personal narratives with sampled conversations, electronic atmospheres, and virtuosic improvisation. The album moves from examining fears and insecurities to expressing resilience and self-love, marking the beginning of a bold new voice in contemporary jazz.

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First album
Reflection of Another Self
(Candid Records)
Feat. Brandee Younger / Meshell Ndegeocello / Terri Lyne Carrington / Kokayi / Nicole Mitchell / Kris Davis / Val Jeanty

ON TOUR IN EUROPE
Late January – early February 2026 // Spring 2026

Called “a revelation” by The New York Times, trumpeter and composer Milena Casado is one of the most compelling new voices in contemporary jazz. Known for her fluid improvisation and deeply personal compositions, she effortlessly moves between acoustic music and electronic experimentation, blending tradition with innovation.

Recently recognized by the LA Times as a can’t-miss newcomer who’s keeping the spirit of jazz moving and listed as a contemporary jazz artist you should know by WBGO, Casado has already generated major buzz through her work with Terri Lyne Carrington, Vijay Iyer, Aaron Parks, Kris Davis, and other guiding forces in the music world, earning critical acclaim. She has been featured at many of the world’s top venues and festivals, including Carnegie Hall, The Village Vanguard, The Kennedy Center, North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, and Monterey Jazz Festival, among others.

An increasingly notable bandleader in her own right, Casado leads her working quintet, with recent performances at North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, NYC Winter Jazzfest, and other major venues. Backed by this group, Casado recently released her debut album, Reflection of Another Self, on Candid Records.

Reflection of Another Self is a stunning debut—sonically adventurous and deeply personal, a journey of self-discovery and resilience, overcoming personal traumas. It is a bold statement from a newcomer who has been honing her skill with luminaries and biding her time, constructing a debut album fit for someone destined to upend the jazz world

– LINE-UP –

Milena Casado – Trumpet & lead
Morgan Guerin – EWI
Lex Korten – piano, keyboards
Kanoa Mendenhall – double bass
Jongkuk Kim – drum

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