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A powerhouse 16-piece ensemble of Native and Indigenous musicians performing pieces from Indigenous jazz pioneers and contemporary composers!Led by celebrated vocalist and luminary Julia Keefe, the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band (JKIBB) spotlights a vibrant, long-standing tradition of Indigenous improvised music today, redefining jazz through the lens of heritage and identity.
JKIBB perform pieces from their under-appreciated predecessors in jazz, like Mildred Bailey (Coeur d’Alene) and Jim Pepper (Kaw/Mvskoke), alongside works by contemporary Indigenous composers. They bring charisma, passion, and purpose to every stage – leaving audiences both inspired and educated.
Julia (Nez Perce) and the band quickly gained a reputation for deepening and challenging our understanding of the “uniquely American” art form known as jazz. JKIBB features a ‘who’s who’ of Indigenous bandleaders today and has headlined marquee events including the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C in 2024.
The Z is pleased to designate the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band performance as a community program! The Pay What You Choose ticket improves access to great artists, like the celebrated vocalist Julia and her ensemble of Native and Indigenous jazz musicians.
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684 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740
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