Karl Denson with Keyon Harrold and James Francies

Aug 14, 2023 at 10:30 PM · Blue Note, New York, NY Blue Note, New York, NY

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Keyon Harrold

3 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.

Karl Denson

2 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

1 concert

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.