Capital Jazz Fest Columbia Tickets - Merriweather Post Pavilion

LineUp

Spyro Gyra

10 concerts

Born in Buffalo, NY, Spyro Gyra fuses pop-jazz with R&B, pop, and Caribbean elements. Known for hits like "Morning Dance," they boast gold records, top chart positions, and several Grammy nods.

Babyface

12 concerts

Born in Indianapolis, Babyface, a prodigious R&B singer, producer, and songwriter, influenced the genre with hits like "Whip Appeal" & "When Can I See You." An 11-time Grammy winner, he co-founded LaFace Records, boosting stars like TLC & Usher. Also known for soundtracks and notable collaborations across genres.

Lalah Hathaway

5 concerts

5-time Grammy-winner Lalah Hathaway, a Chicago-born artist known for R&B, has collaborated with Pharrell, Kendrick Lamar & more. Celebrated for her vocal talent & musical lineage, she's also famed for her work with icons like Prince & Stevie Wonder.

Joss Stone

12 concerts

British soul singer Joss Stone, born in Kent, debuted with "The Soul Sessions" which sold over five million copies globally. Known for hits like "Fell in Love with a Boy," she's earned Grammy and BRIT Awards, collaborating with legends like John Legend and Betty Wright.

Keyon Harrold

1 concert

Born in Ferguson, MO, GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Keyon Harrold blends jazz, rock, blues & hip hop. Known for the album 'The Mugician,' featuring artists like Gary Clark, Jr. & Robert Glasper. Celebrated for his modern, eclectic style and optimistic outlook.

Gregory Porter

31 concerts

Born in LA, raised in Bakersfield as a minister's son, Grammy-winning jazz-soul singer Gregory Porter is renowned for baritone vocals blending jazz, soul, gospel. Notable albums include "Liquid Spirit" and tributes to Nat King Cole. Also collaborated with Disclosure.

Kindred The Family Soul

7 concerts

Grammy-nominated R&B duo Kindred the Family Soul from Philadelphia features couple Fatin Dantzler & Aja Graydon. Known for mature, relatable R&B with gospel roots, collaborators include Jill Scott, Jazmine Sullivan. Hit albums include "Surrender to Love" and "Legacy of Love."

Lori Williams

2 concerts

Lori Williams, acclaimed for fusing Jazz and R&B, is celebrated for her "angelic" voice and soulful singles like "Too Late (It's My Time)." Praised by Biden and Dianne Reeves, her music heals and uplifts.

Louie Vega

3 concerts

Louie Vega, Grammy-winning NYC-based DJ known for house, salsa, jazz, and more. Notable for evolving styles and collaborations with Kenny Dope Gonzalez, The Martinez Brothers. Renowned for breaking musical barriers.

Braxton Cook

4 concerts

Washington, D.C. native Braxton Cook is an alto saxophonist, vocalist & composer blending jazz, soul, funk & rap. Known for 'Somewhere in Between', he collaborates with Christian Scott and has performed with Solange and Rihanna.

Black Violin

13 concerts

Black Violin, featuring Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus, blends classical music and hip-hop into "classical boom". Known for hits like Stereotypes, they topped Billboard's Classical Crossover Chart. Strong advocates for educational arts, they work to challenge and reshape perceptions of classical musicians.

CeCe Peniston

1 concert

Born in Dayton, OH, disco diva CeCe Peniston moved to Phoenix, became Miss Black Arizona, and soared with hits like "Finally." Her work, loved globally, still thrives in dance clubs. Continues to perform in cities like Las Vegas.