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Nicholas Payton with Bill Stewart and Vincente Archer

May 9, 2026  ·  Jazz At Lincoln Center, New York, NY Jazz At Lincoln Center, New York, NY

Nicholas Payton
May 9
Nicholas Payton
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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.
Born in Boston, jazz guitarist/bassist; New England Conservatory alum. Toured w/ Donald Harrison & Eric Reed; played w/ Marsalis, Blanchard, Scofield; 47 sessions.

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