Micah Aléc Collier is one of Chicago’s young and promising bassist, teacher and composer. His artistic love of traditional jazz and funky bass lines helps to create a powerful musical voyage. Micah has grown in Chicago’s jazz scene by participating in The Jazz Institute of Chicago’s Jazz Ambassador program and Ernest Dawkins Young Masters program, while being mentored by international musicians Vincent Davis, Michael Manson and Junius Paul who helped to shape his diverse sound. 

Leading his band the AlècTet across the Chicago area performing at venues such as Dorians, Andy’s Jazz Club, The Jazz Showcase, The Promontory and the Pritzker Pavilion. As well as playing the Hyde Park Jazz Festival, Detroit Jazz Festival, Belgrade Jazz Festival and the Heidelberg Jazz Festival. Micah has had the pleasure of playing with artists such as Dee Alexander, Marquis Hill, Isaiah Collier, Kendrick Scott, Ashley Henry, Corey Wilkes and Makaya McCraven.