OCT 27-29 | Meshell Ndegeocello
Oct 27 - Oct 29, 2023
Miner Auditorium
Returning after a magical, sold-out reunion on the Miner stage with pianist Jason Moran during the 2022-23 Season, GRAMMY-winning bassist, singer, and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello brings music from her 2023 Blue Note debut The Omnichord Real Book, with special guests. The Berlin-born Ndegeocello cut her teeth on Washington D.C.’s explosive go-go circuit in the 1980s and was one of the first artists signed to Madonna’s Maverick Records label, which released her landmark neo soul album Plantation Lullabies in 1993 — a blockbuster debut that included her twice GRAMMY-nominated hit single “If That’s Your Boyfriend (He Wasn’t Last Night).”
A GRAMMY winner and 11-time nominee, Ndegeocello built a career as an uncompromising artist whose deliriously funky and soulful work is a powerful commentary on race, gender issues, and LGBTQ+ rights.
She’s released 13 albums as a leader and has amassed a distinguished list of collaborators including Moran, with whom she co-led the 2014 Blue Note release All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller, as well as Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper, John Mellencamp, Madonna, Pat Metheny, Marcus Miller, Terence Blanchard, and The Blind Boys of Alabama.
On The Omnichord Real Book, Ndegeocello embraces her jazz influences along with a broad spectrum of her musical roots in a program of original compositions featuring guests Jason Moran, Ambrose Akinmusire, Joel Ross, Jeff Parker, Cory Henry, and fellow SFJAZZ 2023-24 Season performers Brandee Younger and Mark Guiliana.
GRAMMY-winning bassist, singer, and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello brings music from her 2023 Blue Note debut The Omnichord Real Book, with special guests.
PRESS
› NPR Music: Meshell Ndegeocello opens the lid on her self-contained world
› NPR Music: Meshell Ndegeocello shows off her range and experience on 'Omnichord'
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A Benefit of Leaders Circle Membership
Relax and refresh before select SFJAZZ shows at the Leaders Circle Lounge. Enjoy complimentary drinks and treats pre-performance with our most dedicated and passionate Members.
The Leaders Circle Lounge on Friday, October 27 begins at 6:30 PM, preceding the 7:30 PM performance.
Not a Leaders Circle Member? Join today or upgrade your support today. RSVP to LCManager@sfjazz.org or call 415.283.0307.
CONCERT SPONSOR
Dr. Molly Coye
The world needs more musicians like her; creatively restless and ambitious
NPR Music
The world needs more musicians like her; creatively restless and ambitious
NPR Music
Personnel
Meshell Ndegeocello vocals, bass
Christopher Bruce guitar
Jebin Bruni keyboards
Kyle Miles bass
Abraham Rounds drums, vocals
Justin Hicks vocals
+Special Guests TBA soon
Ms. Ndegeocello’s music is a vital, constantly surprising fusion
The New York Times
Personnel
Meshell Ndegeocello vocals, bass
Christopher Bruce guitar
Jebin Bruni keyboards
Kyle Miles bass
Abraham Rounds drums, vocals
Justin Hicks vocals
+Special Guests TBA soon
Ms. Ndegeocello’s music is a vital, constantly surprising fusion
The New York Times
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