Events for December 27, 2024

Black Nativity, the joyous holiday musical, is a modern retelling of the traditional account of the Nativity story from an African American perspective. Using gospel music, African beats, dramatic dance, and a biblical narrative Black Nativity opened for a limited run of 57 performances at Broadway's 41st St. Theatre on December 11, 1961. It was […]

The Ken Walker Sextet is an iconic and beloved jazz group which has played together for more than two decades. The music is always swinging, often funky, and sometimes even profound. The repertoire ranges from jazz standards, to post bop tunes, original compositions, and always, always inspired by Eddie Harris! Hearing the band is always […]

World-class composer and trumpeter Jonathan Powell returns to the Nocturne stage to present an unforgettable night of music with his newest project: his Mambo Jazz Party. This group draws from Powell's 20-year freelance career as a trumpet player in the salsa and Latin jazz scene in New York City. Having been a member of Eddie Palmieri's groups for […]

YasmineEmani Is Singer/songwriter and actress based out of Denver Colorado. She is passionate and determined to create and mesh various sounds and genres that illuminate her black American and Caribbean heritage. She has been able to share her voice for various NBA games, Sofar Sounds, community spaces around the city as well as working in […]