Concert Series: Jazz

Grammy-nominated vocalist Oleta Adams celebrates over 45 years in the music industry. An instantly recognizable singer of the soul and gospel canon, she is known for her warm tone and rich timbre. Throughout her career, she has released 9 albums, including secular, Gospel and Christmas albums, and was the featured vocalist behind Tears of Fears, Women in Chains which hit Top 40 of the U.K. and U.S. pop charts.

Critically acclaimed jazz quartet Yellowjackets have been a creative force in the jazz world since 1981. Receiving 17 Grammy nominations with 2 wins across their 41-year history, their sound has been described as having a stronger edge, with driving rhythms and virtuoso playing that sets them apart from their peers and takes the listener across a journey of decades and styles.

Explore the power of music through the voice of the violin with virtuoso Regina Carter. Featuring a sound that transcends genres, she is widely hailed for her mastery on the violin and her drive to expand its possibilities. Performing many styles of music from jazz, R&B, Latin, classical, blues, country, pop, African, and every musical genre in between, she has cemented herself as a true pioneer of her instrument.

Soulful, passionate, stirring…these are the words most often used to describe Kirk Whalum’s music. Forged from his Memphis, (TN) gospel roots and his 1980‘s initiation into the thriving Houston, TX nightclub scene, Kirk’s big, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his.