Drummer

Immanuel Wilkins is no longer an insider tip. He first attracted international attention five years ago when his debut album, "Omega," was named "Jazz Album of the Year 2020" by the "New York Times" – at the time, the Philadelphia saxophonist and composer was just 22 years old. Two years later, he and his quartet performed at the Elbphilharmonie's "Fast Lane" series, and most recently, he thrilled Hamburg audiences in November 2023 at guitarist Bill Frisell's "Reflektor" festival. He has since released his third album, which he now presents, once again with his quartet, at the Elbphilharmonie.

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Immanuel Wilkins Quartet

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

With one foot firmly planted in jazz and the other in hip-hop and R&B, trumpeter Keyon Harrold has thrived by effortlessly navigating the kindred musical currents. Hailed as “the future of the trumpet” by Wynton Marsalis and mentored by trumpeter Charles Tolliver, Harrold has established himself as an improviser, vocalist, songwriter, producer, and studio ace via his work on recordings by Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Gregory Porter, and Maxwell. Robert Glasper recruited him to supply the trumpet work in Don Cheadle’s Miles Davis biopic Miles Ahead, and his latest album and Concord Jazz debut Foreverland, was released in February.  

Keyon Harrold / Immanuel Wilkins' Blues Blood

SFJAZZ Center

At 25 years old, Immanuel Wilkins is already one of the most highly regarded saxophonists and composers in jazz today—his album, The 7th Hand, was included among the 10 Best of 2022 by the The New York Times and NPR’s Nate Chinen’s Favorite Music of the Year. Filled with empathy and conviction, Wilkins’s music draws inspiration from critical thought and spiritual traditions. Experience the musical wunderkind championed by eminent artists including Jason Moran as he performs with his acclaimed quartet in brilliant improvisatory synergy.

Queen Street Playhouse

At 88, NEA Jazz Master Charles Lloyd has a lifetime of achievements to look back on — but looking back isn’t his style. He’s forever moving forward, earning his crown again and again as “one of America’s most influential, experimental and spiritual musicians” (Memphis Music Hall of Fame). Over his career, the sax/flute artist has played everything (free jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, world music, psychedelia) with everyone (B.B. King, Cannonball Adderley, Jimi Hendrix and Brian Wilson, just to name a few).

Drummer

Kweku Sumbry

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 21, 2026

Charles Lloyd Quartet · New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Past events

Oct 18, 2025

Immanuel Wilkins Quartet · Elbphilharmonie

Sep 21, 2024

Keyon Harrold / Immanuel Wilkins' Blues Blood · San Francisco Jazz

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