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Keyon Harrold

4 concerts

Keyon Harrold, born in Ferguson, MO, is a GRAMMY-winning trumpeter hailed by Wynton Marsalis. Known for blending jazz, classical, rock, and hip hop, his album 'The Mugician' features insightful lyrics and collaborations with Pharoahe Monch, Gary Clark Jr., and Robert Glasper.

Nicholas Payton

2 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.

Karl Denson

5 concerts

Born in 1988, Karl Denson, a jazz-funk and acid jazz saxophonist and flutist, is known for collaborations with Lenny Kravitz and founding the Greyboy Allstars. He leads Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, influenced by James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic, gaining fame at the Newport Jazz Festival. Denson has recorded solo albums and arranged themed tribute concerts. He also collaborated with Slightly Stoopid.

James Francies

3 concerts

Houston-born pianist James Francies blends jazz, R&B, and hip-hop with a syncopated, polyrhythmic style. He’s worked with Pat Metheny, Lauryn Hill, the Roots, and more.