Jazz in Little Africa pairs top talent from Tulsa’s hip-hop scene with the city’s finest jazz players to explore material from the featured artists’ catalogs, along with selections from 2021’s Fire in Little Africa (Motown Records). The evening’s unique blend of jazz & hip-hop features emcees Young DV & Hakeem Eli’Juwon backed by the Chris Combs Experience: Steph Simon on vocals, Chris Combs on guitar, Bobby Moffett on piano, Dean DeMerritt on upright bass, Josh Raymer on drums, and Kristen Ruyle on percussion.
SCHEDULE global ROOTS BASH – April 27, 28 & 29, 2023
Guthrie Green events are outdoor and free @ 111 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103.
LowDown (formerly Duet Jazz) sets are indoor and ticketed @ 108 N. Detroit Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103.
THURSDAY, APRIL 27 @ LowDown
8:00-10:00 JAZZ IN LITTLE AFRICA – GET TICKETS
FRIDAY, APRIL 28 @ LowDown
7:15-8:00 “Spain & Beyond” wine tasting – SOLD OUT
8:30-10:00 CHUSCALES FLAMENCO – SOLD OUT
SATURDAY, APRIL 29 – FREE @ GUTHRIE GREEN
5:00-9:00 Inspyral circus arts
5:30-6:30 COUNT TUTU
6:30-7:00 Eric Ryan-Johnson
7:00-8:00 PAUL THORN
8:00-8:30 Perizad Bellydance
8:30-9:30 REVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND
After Reverend Peyton’s set, head over to LowDown for Astral Footprints: the music of Wayne Shorter.