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Bill Summers

1 concert

Bill Summers, an acclaimed percussionist and cultural visionary from Detroit, collaborates with Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, and more. Known for his work with Los Hombres Calientes, he fuses African and Latin rhythms. Highlights include BET Jazz winners Kim Provost and Bill Solley, multiple award-winning albums, and leading the Summers Multi-Ethnic Institute.

Nicholas Payton

7 concerts

Born in New Orleans, Nicholas Payton is a celebrated trumpeter known for his vibrant post-bop jazz infused with genres like funk, R&B, and hip-hop. He gained recognition in the '90s, touring with Elvin Jones and Marcus Roberts. Payton won a Grammy for his 1997 collaboration with Doc Cheatham and coined the term “Black American Music.” His notable albums include Gumbo Nouveau, Sonic Trance, and Afro-Caribbean Mixtape. He has collaborated with artists like Wynton Marsalis and Joshua Redman and showcased at venues like New York's Smoke Jazz & Supper Club.

Herlin Riley

2 concerts

Herlin Riley, born in New Orleans, is a renowned jazz drummer known for post-bop and New Orleans jazz. He gained fame with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, collaborating with artists like Harry Connick, Jr. and George Benson. Notable albums include "Majesty of the Blues" and "Blood on the Fields." His solo work, like "Cream of the Crescent," showcases Afro-Cuban rhythms. Riley has also worked with Cassandra Wilson and Cecile McLorin Salvant.

Kermit Ruffins

3 concerts

New Orleans' Kermit Ruffins, born in 1964, is a charismatic trumpeter, singer, and bandleader known for his lively performances blending jazz and blues. Founding Rebirth Brass Band and leading the Barbecue Swingers, Ruffins has released acclaimed albums like "Swing This!" and "We Partyin' Traditional Style." His vibrant live shows often feature his famous barbecue events. Collaborated with Irvin Mayfield, he's a fixture at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Basin Street Records.

Judith Owen

5 concerts

Welsh-born Judith Owen blends rock, pop, jazz, and musical theater. Known for live shows at Ronnie Scott's & Royal Albert Hall, she co-hosts "Christmas Without Tears."

Harry Shearer

1 concert

Born in Los Angeles, Harry Shearer is a comic Renaissance man known for Spinal Tap's Derek Smalls, voicing The Simpsons, sharp political satire, music, film, and radio.

Donald Harrison

2 concerts

New Orleans-born saxophonist Donald Harrison blends post-bop, traditional jazz, and R&B. Known for "Nouveau Swing," he’s Big Chief of the Congo Square Nation and plays with the Cookers, Headhunters, and Eddie Henderson. Collaborated with Terence Blanchard, Dr. John, and more.