Nine Orchard Presents: Jazz with Ekep Nkwelle

Nine Orchard brings the 2025 Jazz season to a close on the second Monday of the month - December 8th. We’re thrilled to present Cameroonian-American jazz vocalist Ekep Nkwelle!

Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene, with a journey from Washington, DC, to New York City. She refined her talents at Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Howard University, and The Juilliard School.

Her captivating voice has earned her collaborations with jazz legends like Wynton Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Cyrus Chestnut, and the late Russell Malone. She has also performed on renowned stages including SFJAZZ, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert, Marians Jazzroom, and the Umbria Jazz Festival.

In 2023, she received the Juilliard Career Advancement Grant, nominated by Marsalis, highlighting her artistry. Beyond performing, Ekep supports influential arts organizations including The National Jazz Museum in Harlem and Jazz Houston, and she is one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars.

Doors will open at 8:00pm with Ekep's performance starting at 9:00pm followed by jazz selections by Stretch Armstrong at 10:00pm.