Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Member of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert band, bassist Endea Owens premieres a new work February 20-21 inspired by the spirit of Africa, drawing on the history of Black Americans and Duke Ellington's Cotton Club, featuring dance performance by Sekou McMiller + Friends.
Join trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and bassist Endea Owens for a powerful evening of newly commissioned works featuring vocalists, dancers, and full ensembles, set in the breathtaking, sky-high Appel Room. Inspired by the music and spirit of Africa, these performances offer bold, contemporary perspectives on Africa’s enduring influence on jazz, brought to life through voice, rhythm, and movement.
Member of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert band, bassist Endea Owens premieres a new work February 20-21 inspired by the spirit of Africa, drawing on the history of Black Americans and Duke Ellington's Cotton Club, featuring dance performance by Sekou McMiller + Friends.
Join trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and bassist Endea Owens for a powerful evening of newly commissioned works featuring vocalists, dancers, and full ensembles, set in the breathtaking, sky-high Appel Room. Inspired by the music and spirit of Africa, these performances offer bold, contemporary perspectives on Africa’s enduring influence on jazz, brought to life through voice, rhythm, and movement.
