The Wayne Escoffery Quartet

Wayne Ecoffery's quartet of pianist David kikoski, bassist Ugonna Okegwo and drummer Ralph Peterson finds him in the company of musicians who are undisputedly among the best in the world on their respective instruments, both technically and creatively. The band debuted in April of 2014 with a performance and live recording made at Smalls Jazz Club in New York City. In February of 2015 the band celebrated the release of that recording "Wayne Escoffery Live at Smalls" with a week long engagement at the world famous Village Vanguard Jazz Club, and since has been touring the globe performing for consistently sold out houses world wide. The band has released three albums, the latest of which is The Humble Warrior on the Smoke Sessions Records label.

Black Art Jazz Collective

Jeremy Pelt | Wayne Escoffery | James Burton III Victor Gould |

Rashaan Carter | Mark Whitfield Jr.

BAJC debuted in 2013 at Jazz at Lincoln Center and is dedicated to celebrating African American cultural and political icons, as well as preserving the historical significance of African Americans in Jazz. BAJC brings together an all- star ensemble of six unapologetically proud Black men of the highest musical integrity who feel it necessary to celebrate Black culture in a positive way. The group’s commitment, drive, and brotherhood come through in their music reminiscent of groups lead by Jackie McLean, Miles Davis, Woody Shaw, Art Blakey and the like. Black Art Jazz Collective has released three albums, the latest being Ascension on the High Note Records label.

Wayne Escoffery | Jeremy Pelt | James Burton III |

Xavier Davis | Vicente Archer | Johnathan Blake