Kazemde George

  Kazemde George - tenor saxophone Tyrone Allen II - bass Kayvon Gordon - drums The Kazemde George Trio, featuring Tyrone Allen and Kayvon Gordon, celebrates the release of their project 'Ocean Passage' on La Reserve Records. Brooklyn-based saxophonist Kazemde George, a rising star in modern improvised music, creates unique musical landscapes by blending different traditions from within the African diaspora, from Bebop to Rumba, Bossa Nova, Hip Hop, and more. With his Harvard neurobiology background and New England Conservatory jazz mastery, George’s innovative compositions and profound musicianship have established him as one of today’s most exciting and intellectually compelling artists. Born to Caribbean parents, and raised in Berkeley, California, Kazemde George’s musical journey spans diverse traditions, guided by his scientific curiosity about African musical expressions. After studying under jazz luminaries like Miguel Zenón, Jason Moran, and Jerry Bergonzi, George’s artistry expanded significantly during a ten-month Peabody Gardner Fellowship in Cuba. His acclaimed 2021 debut album, I Insist (Greenleaf Music), showcases his distinctive voice in modern jazz. George has shared stages with influential artists including Solange Knowles, David Murray, and Jason Moran, performing at prestigious venues from Lincoln Center to international festivals like Panama Jazz Festival and AfroPunk. His work represents a thoughtful convergence of tradition and innovation, connecting musical threads of the African diaspora while pushing jazz’s boundaries with analytical precision and emotional depth.   7pm Set 9pm Set LIVESTREAM TICKETS COMING SOON! Livestream 7pm Livestream 9pm SPONSORSHIP The Jazz Gallery is a not-for-profit arts organization presenting emerging artists who challenge convention, take creative risks, and lead their field as performers, composers and thinkers. We provide a platform for artists to discover their unique voice and a home for established musicians to continue to experiment and grow. At The Jazz Gallery, artists and audiences come together from around the world to explore new creative ideas, collaborate and celebrate jazz as a dynamic art form that reflects our ever-changing world. We rely on the generosity of our members and community to keep the music playing, thank you for your continued and much appreciated support! If you would like to sponsor a Livestream Concert, please use the links above or be in touch with our Executive Director, Janet Luhrs, here. Silver Sponsorship $500 Gold Sponsorship $1000