*This show is seated theatre style

 

 

Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today’s jazz scene,

charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington, DC,

to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond.

 

Program 

 

Theme: Sacred & Sentimental Songs

• His Eye is On the Sparrow
• Caged Bird
• Come Sunday
• Africa
• The Creator Has a Master Plan
• Blessed Are the Poor
• Here's to Life
• Skylark
• In a Sentimental Mood
• Timeless Portraits & Dreams
• Dindi
• The Nearness of You

*Program is the subject to change

 

A dynamic performer, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages, including Marian’s Jazzroom in Switzerland, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain, Carnegie Hall in New York City, NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert in Washington, DC, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.

After earning her Master’s Degree in 2023, she received the Juilliard Career Advancement Grant, nominated by Marsalis, in recognition of her talent and potential. In addition to performing, she is committed to arts education, having attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Howard University, and The Juilliard School. Her involvement with key organizations like The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Jazz Houston, and The Woodshed Network highlights her dedication to cultural engagement and giving back to her community.

As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s latest rising stars, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz.

Line up

 

 

Bass: Russell Hall

 

 

Keyboard: Sequoia Snyder

 

Drums: Anwar Malcolm Marshall