Name: Ekep Nkwelle Quartet
Start: 2025-09-23T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-23T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Caffè Vivace - Cincinnati, OH

Ekep Nkwelle — vocalist
Julius Rodriguez — piano
Jonathon Muir-Cotton — bass
Domo Branch — drums
Her voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis, Kenny Barron, Dianne Reeves, the late Russell Malone, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Cyrus Chestnut, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries.
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, such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Jazz Houston, and The Woodshed Network, highlights her dedication to cultural engagement and giving back to her community.
If the total amount of beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum, a $15 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set.
Important Notices:
If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resell your seats with no refund.
Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.