Ekep Nkwelle Quartet

The Crimson Collective will be bringing twice Sarah Vaughan Competition finalist, Ekep Nkwelle for a performance and masterclass on Thursday, April 25th. The masterclass will be at 3 PM in Kohl 106 and the concert will be at 8 PM at the Cat in the Cream.

Ekep Nkwelle, a 24-year-old Cameroonian-American jazz vocalist, has carved her musical path from the vibrant streets of Washington, DC, to the heart of New York City’s jazz scene. The power of her voice has resonated with jazz luminaries such as Russell Malone, Cyrus Chestnut, and Peter Washington. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s newest rising stars, Ekep Nkwelle is poised to shape the future of jazz. With a burning passion for music, her artistry knows no bounds as she endeavors to share her soulful melodies with audiences worldwide.

There will also be an opening performance featuring students Marley Howard and Gabi Allemana.