Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Location: Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Suite #222, Brattleboro, VT
Schedule:
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Youth performances by student jazz ensembles from BUHS, NMH, PVPA, Amherst College, and UMass
- 4:00 PM – Masterclass by headliner Ekep Nkwelle, Cameroonian-American jazz vocalist and rising star
- 7:30 PM – Concert featuring the Ekep Nkwelle Quartet with Ekep Nkwelle (vocals), Luther Allison (piano), Liany Mateo (bass), and Kelton Norris (drums)
Description: Experience an inspiring day of jazz, starting with local youth performances and culminating in an evening masterclass and concert by Ekep Nkwelle and her quartet. Ekep’s journey in jazz has led her to stages like Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and NPR’s “Tiny Desk.” Her concert will also be livestreamed.
Tickets: Available online at www.vtjazz.org, by phone at 802-254-9088, ext. 1. Group discounts available—contact eugene@vtjazz.org.
Livestream: Tune in via the Vermont Jazz Center website or Facebook page. Donations appreciated to support VJC’s music and educational programs.