Born to a Reagan-era, hunter-gatherer society in Alaska, Kendra picked up the saxophone at age 10, inspired by the iconic styles of Lisa Simpson.

In 1999, she survived the treacherous Alaskan-Canadian Highway and made her way to Oregon to study music. But by 2004, she’d had enough—she bought a one-way ticket to Amsterdam in search of an affordable Master’s degree (and a better life) and has never looked back.

She’s been entertaining Amsterdam audiences ever since. Come hear Kendra’s stories about her journey from the hilariously rugged Alaskan upbringing to navigating the chaos of Amsterdam’s canals.