The players. The poets. The family.

"We don’t just play together; we breathe together. This is the collective, a hand-picked roster of visionaries, woodwind wizards, and rhythm-heavy hitters dedicated to the art of the deep pocket. From the first note to the final sweat-soaked encore, these are the souls that make the Nation move."

Evan Palmer

Baritone Saxophone // Trombone

As the baritone sax anchor for Free Nation, Evan Palmer provides the deep, soulful foundation and rhythmic power that defines the group's signature horn sound.

Greg Dallas

Guitar

a St. Louis-based guitarist, composer, and educator with over a decade of experience performing across genres

Benjamin Wind

Saxophone, Flute

A master of saxophone and flute, Benjamin Wind serves as the melodic, bringing soulful precision to the Free Nation sound.

Josh Last

Bass

A Jazz Performance scholar with a deep-rooted love for the pocket, Josh Last blends technical precision with a soul-inspired groove on his Sire six-string.

Tim Moore (MaDMAn)

Drums

From church roots to sharing the stage with Randy Brecker, Tim "MaDMAn" Moore combines mathematical precision with a world-class swing on the drums.

Cam Burns

Vocals

A Webster-trained engineer and alt-pop visionary, Cam Burns blends theatrical stage presence with technical expertise to anchor the Free Nation vocal sound.

Ben Stitzel

Keys

A prolific composer and national touring artist, Ben brings a fusion of jazz mastery and synth-driven innovation to the Free Nation soundscape.

Danni Fuller

Vocals

A standout voice in the St. Louis soul scene, Danni blends gospel-rooted power with modern R&B elegance to define the heart of the Free Nation vocal sound.