Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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New York based Ekep Nkwelle delivers her captivating vocal performance in two iconic places - The Nation Museum of Jazz in Harlem, and the Montreal International Jazz Festival. We get up close and personal with Ekep as she reflects on her deeper inspirations. Perfectionism, courage, freedom and identity fuse to give this singer an authentic punch that is rare in music. Raw, compelling and generous, Nkwelle's sound captures our attention instantly.

Ekep Nkwelle - Voice
Luther Allison - Piano
Jeremiah Edwards - Bass
Russell Hall - Bass
Jerome Gillespie - Drums
Brian Richburg Jr. - Drums