The JazzFest White Plains, from September 11–15, will have 18 live performances sprinkled throughout downtown White Plains.
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Two young comets whose performances are required viewing are pianist Julius Rodriguez, who grew up in White Plains, and D.C.-born of Cameroonian-American descent vocalist Ekep Nkwelle. Both of these spirited artists are making waves by playing on the outside of the sun, having hurdled genre descriptions. Rodriguez has played with the likes of A$AP Rocky, Kassa Overall, and Meshell Ndegeocello, and made his solo debut for Verve Records with “Let Sound Tell All” .
Harrison, the festival artistic director, will also perform with his Omniverse ensemble with Fred Wesley. “Before Fred, there was no soul and jazz on trombone,” said Harrison during a phone interview. “He was a great influence on me.” The festival will conclude on September 15 with a celebration of zydeco and Cajun music, featuring acts like C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band and Sonny Landreth. “This festival, which is a microcosm of the New Orleans Jazz Festival and Essence Fest, will bring together some of the top New Orleans artists in their respective sounds to Long Island,” said Harrison.
Abdullah and Monique Ngozi Nri will give the introductions for the evening. This fundraising jazz affair for Sista’s Place will include Abdullah being presented with the Jazz Journalists Association’s 2024 Heroes Award.
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